THE QUESTION I GET
ALL.THE.TIME.
But here’s the truth: I’ve come to realize my calendar can’t run on caffeine and good intentions alone. Coffee chats, just-a-minute calls, “quick favors”—they add up faster than I can say “Sure, I have 15 minutes!” And it turns out, “just a quick question” has a million siblings.
While I deeply appreciate being seen as a helpful resource, the reality is that I’m juggling a full professional speaking schedule, running a business, raising a family, volunteering my heart out, and occasionally trying to remember what my hobbies used to be. Like so many of us, I want to show up for others—but there’s only so much of me to go around. Time is a precious resource, and when it gets sliced into tiny, unstructured pieces, nobody really gets the best version of me—not my clients, not my family, and not the people who need support.
One hour. One-on-one.
All in—with my full attention, insight, experience, and that little bit of magic you came for.
Whether you need clarity on your brand, your message, your presentation, your keynote, your presence—or you’re just stuck and need a sounding board—this is for you.
Every single dollar goes straight to the Sylvie di Giusto Scholarship Fund—my initiative to support future speakers, emerging professionals, and passionate individuals who are ready to step into the spotlight but may not yet have the means to do so.
So when you “rent my brain,” you also invest in someone else’s voice. That’s not just ROI. That’s a Ripple of Impact.
✔️ You get 60 minutes of honest, experienced, strategic insight—tailored to you.
✔️ I get to serve generously and with boundaries (a healthy combo, wouldn’t you say?).
✔️ They—future speakers—get opportunities they might not have otherwise.
That’s okay too. You’re always welcome to explore my content, read my books, sign up to my newsletter, or catch me on stage.
But when you’re ready to give and gain at the same time, this is your invitation.
Let’s clear something up: this isn’t a veiled upsell, a teaser for future coaching, or a clever way to get you on my email list (although you should be on it—it’s great). When you pick my brain through this initiative, there’s no hidden agenda. Just a very visible impact.
Every single dollar goes directly to the Sylvie di Giusto Scholarship Fund, which supports aspiring speakers and professionals who are brimming with potential but lacking resources. So yes, you get to pick my brain. But even better? You help someone else build theirs.
This setup allows me to say yes more often—to generous, meaningful work that respects my time, honors your goals, and funds a mission much bigger than both of us. It’s not just transactional—it’s transformational.
And unlike typical sales funnels that end in pressure, mine ends in possibility. For you. For them. For the future of our profession.
When you officially “pick my brain,” it’s not a wing-it Zoom call where we talk in circles and leave with more confusion than clarity. Nope. This is an intentional, results-driven, one-hour strategy session with the full force of my attention—and two decades of experience—behind it. Here’s what it looks like:
📍 Before we meet: You’ll send me some of your questions to help me understand what’s on your mind—and what success looks like for you. You can send documents, links, slides, or whatever you want input on.
📍 During our session: We go deep. Whether it’s messaging, brand alignment, keynote content, or business strategy—I’ll give you the straight talk you’re looking for, plus actionable takeaways. You’ll leave with ideas, options, and a clear sense of what’s next.
📍 Afterwards: You’ll have a brain full of notes—and momentum. Many of my brain-renters have gone on to rethink their brand positioning or finally hit send on that pitch they’ve been avoiding.