Jill Brandenburg
The words we choose can build trust --
or can teach people to stay silent.
Through humor, powerful storytelling, and practical strategies, Jill helps audiences navigate life's challenges in ways that strengthen relationships, build resilience, and foster healthier workplaces and communities.
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Jill Brandenburg
The words we choose can build trust --
or can teach people to stay silent.
Through humor, powerful storytelling, and practical strategies, Jill helps audiences navigate life's challenges in ways that strengthen relationships, build resilience, and foster healthier workplaces and communities.
As Seen On
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In a world that’s constantly pushing us to “look on the bright side” or “stay positive,” it can feel like we’re not allowed to face life’s harder moments. But what if those well-meaning messages do more harm than good?
"Positivity Is Overrated" invites readers to rethink how they handle their emotions, challenging the idea that constant optimism is the answer to everything.
ABOUT SPEAKER JILL
Jill Brandenburg is a keynote speaker who believes one simple truth: the words we choose matter.
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After surviving Stage III breast cancer, navigating an abusive relationship, and rebuilding both her life and career, Jill discovered that the encouragement people need most isn't always more positivity --- it's permission to be honest.
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Today, Jill challenges the culture of toxic positivity --- the belief that difficult emotions should be ignored, minimized, or replaced with constant optimism.
When she's not speaking, Jill is also an internationally recognized artist. You can explore her work at SpeakerJillsArt.com.
Look for the new book coming soon!
Her upcoming memoir, That Little Blue Circle, explores how a lifetime of believing in signs shaped some of the biggest decisions of her life.
Why You Can’t "Just Be Positive" Your Way Through Life
In 60 minutes, audiences will never hear the phrase "just stay positive" the same way again.
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Through humor, storytelling, and real-life experiences, Jill challenges how easily we default to toxic positivity and gives audiences practical ways to better support the people around them. Her audiences leave with a new perspective -- and better ways to show up and respond to life.
What Your Audiences Will Gain:
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A clearer understanding of toxic positivity — and how it shows up at work and at home
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The language to respond to hard moments without minimizing them
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A new definition of resilience rooted in authenticity — not endurance
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A shift in how you support others without defaulting to forced optimism
"Brings sincerity and humor to challenging subjects"
Gail R.
