Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney
Let's face it, life is uncomfortable. Whether it's interacting with other humans (or trying to), going after our goals and improving our lives, or understanding other people's perspectives, preferences and proclivities, being able to face the discomforts in life with courage, compassion, confidence and resilience will make life a lot more enjoyable! So join me as we DANCE IN THE DISCOMFORT ZONE! We'll explore new ideas, learn how to build our confidence, courage and resilience, and laugh a little too, because life is serious enough. We need a little cha cha, and a little ha ha every once in a while! Welcome to the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney!
Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney
The “Joy Wave” Effect: How Lisa W. Miller’s Research is Changing the Game!
What if joy was the key to economic recovery? That’s exactly what consumer strategist and data whiz Lisa W. Miller (https://www.lwm-associates.com/) discovered when the world turned upside down in 2020. Instead of getting stuck in fear and uncertainty, Lisa had a bold realization: When joy is greater than fear, everything starts to turn around.
Armed with this insight, she launched the Journey Back to Joy research project, gathering a staggering 78,000+ surveys over five years. Her groundbreaking data didn’t just track what makes people happy—it became a leading economic indicator, landing her on the pages of The Wall Street Journal and NBC Nightly News.
💡 Joy vs. Fear: The surprising connection between happiness and economic recovery.
💡 Data that Predicts the Future: How Lisa’s research became a crystal ball for businesses.
💡 The Youth Crisis: What her data reveals about job satisfaction and social connection.
💡 The “Joy Wave” Hypothesis: Can joy really be contagious? Lisa says yes!
💡 The Power of Connection: Why human interaction beats digital convenience every time.
If you’re ready for a fresh, data-backed perspective on happiness, business, and the economy, this episode is a must-listen! 🎙️✨
All the places you can find Lisa are here https://linktr.ee/lisawmiller
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BIO:
Lisa W. Miller is a consumer strategist, researcher, and author with three decades of experience. As Vice President of Innovation at Brinker International and Vice President of Insights at Frito Lay/PepsiCo, she led transformative initiatives. Her groundbreaking Journey Back to Joy research, based on over 78,000 consumer interviews, became a key indicator of economic recovery during the pandemic. A trusted media resource to the WSJ, Fox New, and more, her work has been featured in over 250 media interviews. Lisa is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), blending storytelling and data-driven insights driving business growth and meaningful connections.