Jill Brandenburg
Positivity isn’t the problem. Pretending is.
Creator of the Stop the BS™ Framework -- a simple way to recognize brightsiding and respond with something real.
Through humor, powerful storytelling, and practical strategies, Jill shows audiences how the words we choose can build trust -- or teach people to stay silent.
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Jill Brandenburg
Positivity isn’t the problem. Pretending is.
Creator of the Stop the BS™ Framework -- a simple way to recognize brightsiding and respond with something real.
Through humor, powerful storytelling, and practical strategies, Jill shows audiences how the words we choose can build trust -- or teach people to stay silent.
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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.
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That idea became Positivity Is Overrated™ -- and the Stop the BS™ Framework.
BS means Brightsiding: reaching for the silver lining instead of making room for what's actually happening. Jill gives audiences a simple way to recognize when they're doing it -- and choose something more honest instead.
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 introduces audiences to her Stop the BS™ Framework -- a simple way to recognize brightsiding before we dismiss what someone is actually experiencing.
Audiences learn to pause before responding, recognize the instinct to fix or reframe, and choose something honest and present instead.
What Your Audiences Will Gain:
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Recognize when the instinct to fix, reframe, or look on the bright side may shut down an honest conversation.
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Pause before reaching for the silver lining and make room for what someone is actually experiencing.
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Choose responses that create space for what someone is feeling instead of trying to make it better.
"Brings sincerity and humor to challenging subjects"
Gail R.
