As a coach, I partner with lifelong learners and doers to identify barriers, devise plans to achieve your goals, unleash potential, and bridge gaps.

Exhausted from the hustle and stuck in your thoughts? Need a safe space to exhale and hear yourself think? You can untangle your thoughts and design a plan forward with self-compassion and a trained thinking partner. Feel empowered to create a plan, celebrate your achievements, reflect on the knowledge you have gained, and gain clarity about where you are today and where you want to go in the coming months.

 Testimonials

Testimonials
Halina, Kitchen and Bath designer, Bourbonnais

“Lisa, I found your input very helpful and deeply appreciated your tenacity in not making suggestions that would solve the problem I brought to the discussion; rather you found pathways to my unlocking my own insight and creativity to find those solutions. And then you showed me how I had done it on my own.”

Chasity, Coach, Austin

“Lisa has such a fun and infectious energy, I always walk away from our coaching sessions feeling good and having laughed a lot, even when what we’ve been exploring is pretty deep.

I especially love the way Lisa challenges me to do the thing, right there in our session… This keeps me from assuring her that I’ll do it later, and often forces me to really look inward for the answers that are right there inside me, I’ve just never taken the time to really find them. Lisa gives me permission to take that time, and she’s right there with me with her warm and encouraging presence.”

Leah, Gym and Wellness Owner, Minneapolis

“Lisa is incredibly easy to talk to. She’s an excellent listener and is very intuitive. She’ll ask the hard questions and challenge you to get closer to your dream.”

Karina, Finance, Los Angeles

“I tell everyone they need a Lisa in their life. Lisa entered my life during my transition back home to Los Angeles where I was entering a new job, a new church and moving back in with my family. Lisa played an integral role in my leadership development and confidence...”

Lynne, Executive Recruiter, Houston

“When presented with the idea of participating in life coaching, I was open to the idea...but vague about the process and outcome. The sessions motivated me to examine many aspects of life, family, work and play. In addition to discovering reasons for changes, surprising solutions emerged!”

I work with women to identify resources within themselves to live creatively and confidently.

In January 2021, I began coach training and have completed over 85 hours of training with the Institute for Life Coaching Training. I am a member of the International Coaching Federation and the Institute of Coaching McLean (an Affiliate of Harvard Medical School).

Over the decades, I have developed and implemented programs for women in various stages of life. In the early 90s, I established a local Mothers of Preschoolers group and later served as a Counsel Coordinator for MOPs International, overseeing 13 diverse groups. I served as a Mentor for a Southside Chicago group of women. One program I am particularly proud of is Metamorphosis, which focuses on communication and relationship-building between ten-year-old girls and their mothers. I have worked for nonprofit and for-profit community organizations, the regional office of education, and the local church.

As a modern nomad, I have moved 18 times and lived in some great cities. I enjoy creating beautiful and comfortable homes in unique spaces. My adventures taught me that home isn't a physical place. I can create a home anywhere within myself and with God. Today, I live in Phoenix, Arizona, with my partner, lover, and friend. Roger and I have been married since August 2, 1986, and we have two amazing daughters.

  • AWKWARD

    Making that first call may feel awkward. Together we will discover if we are a good fit.

    Besides getting comfortable, you will need to have a learner's mindset and a willingness to commit to the process.

  • AWARE

    We will clarifying what you hope to accomplish and agree on how we will work together. During our biweekly meetings we will celebrate wins, become aware of what gets in the way, examine roadblocks, and plan next steps.

  • AUTOMATIC

    As you practice new habits and work your plan, I continue to walk alongside you as you move from Awkward to Automatic.

    A minimum of 3 months of biweekly meetings held on Zoom.

 

What is Coaching

Coaching is a creative and thought-provoking process that inspires you to maximize your personal and professional potential. It is a partnership between equals, with you at the center. We work from the knowledge that you are whole, competent, creative, and resourceful. We will concentrate on your current situation throughout our coaching meetings and support your progression from good to better. Coaching can help unlock sources of creativity, productivity, leadership, and momentum. You are the expert in your life, initiating, designing, and implementing the change.

Coaching is not therapy, which typically focuses on healing past wounds; consulting involves providing expert advice or mentoring, which is about passing on knowledge and experience.

Instead, Coaching is a co-creative process that focuses on your present and future, helping you to unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

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