Keynote Speaking
Looking for a Keynote Speaker or Podcast Guest with Real Experience and Lasting Impact?
Whether it’s a live event, virtual conference, panel session, podcast, or even a local gathering, I bring expertise, energy, and connection to every speaking engagement.
Looking for an engaging podcast guest?
If you’re seeking someone who’s brimming with retreat insights, true-to-life-and-utterly-amazing retreat stories, and on the right side of quirk, I’m your guest! I cover all aspects of my retreat journey, business ups and downs, share the latest in the retreat industry, and offer practical tips for thriving in the world selling retreats.
Story Ideas and Angles
RETREAT-FOCUSED TOPICS
- Designing Transformational Retreat Experiences – How to create retreat schedules that flow, balance, and deeply impact participants, going beyond a simple holiday.
- The Business of Retreats – Pricing strategies, profit margins, contracts, and the pitfalls retreat leaders should avoid.
- Creating Connection & Sisterhood – The subtle art of creating genuine community through group dynamics, facilitation, and shared experiences.
- Marketing with Ease and Grace – How to attract aligned participants through authentic storytelling and connection, without hustle or pushy tactics.
- Integration for Impact – Supporting participants after the retreat so transformation lasts, creating long-term trust and loyalty.
PERSONAL GROWTH & LEADERSHIP TOPICS
- Saying Yes to Yourself – Finding the courage to prioritise your own needs, dreams, and passions without guilt.
- The Intersection of Passion and Purpose – How to recognise what lights you up and turn it into meaningful work or lifestyle choices.
- Boundaries as Self-Care – Why learning to say no (and when to say yes) creates space for true alignment.
- Rewriting the Story of Success – Liesel’s own journey from social worker burnout to living a life of joy, alignment, and ease.
Why Book Liesel?
- Experienced Retreat Leader: As “The Retreat Queen,” I bring over 32 years of experience creating retreats that connect, inspire, and awaken women from all walks of life. My retreats are about deep cultural exchange, personal growth, and community-building, carefully crafted down to every detail.
- Published Expert: My work has been featured in renowned publications, where I’ve shared insights on business, empowerment, retreats and personal transformation:
- Y Mag – Travels to Find My Y by Shar Moore – article on travel and discovery
- Spiritual Business Magazine – former monthly columnist
- The Thrive Factor by Shannon Dunn – contributed insights on unlocking success
- A Woman’s Journey to Empowerment by Tammie Pike
- The Book of Inspiration by Ruth Stuettgen – contributing author
- Mumpreneur Movement Magazine – featured articles and stories by Tammie Pike
Among many others.
- Dynamic Speaker and Mentor: With a background as a social worker and youth advocate, I understand the power of connection and storytelling. I’ve led numerous events, from intimate workshops to large-scale retreats, and worked with notable speakers like Elizabeth Gilbert and Lisa Messenger.