Articulate Your Strengths: Lessons from Lisa Gibson

Articulate Your Strengths: Lessons from Lisa Gibson

Author: Marcylle Combs May 21, 2025 Duration: 32:16

Lisa Gibson shares her unique journey from criminology to a successful career in communications. She discusses the importance of adaptability in the workplace, especially during times of change, and offers insights into effective communication strategies for organizations undergoing transitions. Lisa emphasizes the significance of personal branding, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the role of AI in professional development. She also highlights the value of mentorship and the necessity of asking for what you want in your career. Lisa Gibson is the President & Founder of Ignite Communications. She is an award-winning and well-respected communications executive, best-selling author and speaker with thirty years of experience working forsome of the world’s largest brands. Prior to starting her consulting company, Lisa was the Chief of Staff and Head of Communications for Microsoft Canada.Lisa has a strong reputation for solving complex business problems through strategic communications and delivering best-in-class communication programs.The best-selling author of “Shine the Spotlight on You!” she regularly speaks about personal branding, overcoming imposter syndrome, AI & Comms, and women in STEM.

With more than 25 years of experience, Lisa is an award-winning and well-respected communications executive and speaker. Lisa is a trusted advisor, who has more than a decade of experience working closely with CEO's and their executive teams from high profile organizations includingMicrosoft, Target and Canadian Tire.

​Over the course of her career, she has built a reputation for solving complex business problems through strategic communications and delivering best-in-class public relations, employee and executive communication programs.  She is amember of the board of The Shine Foundation and volunteers her time to mentor new and budding PR talent.

​When Lisa is not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, travelling and listening to podcasts.


Book Recommendations:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Let Them by Mel Robbins


Get In Touch With Lisa:

Lisa Gibson's Website

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-gibson-ignite/


Hosted by Marcylle Combs, 50% with Marcylle Combs is built on the belief that women's voices and leadership are essential to every conversation. This podcast moves beyond surface-level interviews to explore the full spectrum of a leader's life. In each episode, Marcylle sits down with a woman who is actively shaping her field and community, delving into the real texture of her journey. You'll hear about the pivotal moments that defined her path, the obstacles that reshaped her direction, and the hard-won insights gathered along the way. These are not just success stories; they are honest accounts of professional and personal evolution, offering tangible advice for anyone looking to lead. By focusing on this depth, the podcast creates a platform where the diverse and inspiring narratives of women from various backgrounds, industries, and sectors take center stage. Tuning into this podcast means gaining access to a repository of experience, a source of solidarity, and a clearer understanding of what it means to build a meaningful career and life. It’s where ambition meets reflection, and where listening feels like joining a candid, necessary dialogue about progress and purpose.
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