What others have to say.

Choosing a partner to help you achieve your goals is exciting, but a little stressful.

People can tell you all kinds of stories about their capabilities, but you never really know what to expect until you see feedback from others.

Thanks for taking the time to read what others have to say about working with me.  

I hope you'll feel inspired to reach out and explore how I can support your success too.

                                                                    -  Lisa Lai

"You've been an unwavering force for good."  - ML

“Very rarely can you find a mind that can transition from big picture strategy to execution details as seamlessly as Lisa does. Perhaps more impressive is the fact that through her coaching she is able to guide others to do the very same. Each conversation with Lisa provides a invigorating dose of clarity, realism and inspiration. The support that she has provided both to our team and to me personally has been invaluable.”

- LL, CEO, Richard Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship

“Lisa has an incredible knack for cutting through the noise and zeroing in on what truly matters—whether it’s aligning a team, refining a vision, or ensuring that every initiative is both ambitious and achievable. She helped me identify and overcome hidden obstacles, provided targeted talent development, and sharpened my strategic focus when the stakes were high. Her approach—grounded in real-world experience and a deep understanding of the challenges leaders face—ensured that I was prepared not only to meet expectations but also to exceed them. I wholeheartedly endorse Lisa Lai as a trusted advisor for any executive looking to elevate their performance and drive meaningful growth. Her commitment to the craft of leadership is both genuine and effective, and I am profoundly grateful for the impact she has had on my professional journey.”

- MJ, Chief Information Officer, Healthcare Industry

“Having asked Lisa to help me with two different companies, I can confidently say she is a business partner like no other.  On the one hand, she brings credibility with years of first-hand operating experience as a successful executive.  Then, as a coach, Lisa builds instant connection with her audience – very quickly making it clear that she understands the challenges being faced.  She quickly is able to pull apart complex problems and focus on addressing the most important priorities.  Finally, Lisa brings it all together by facilitating plans to drive tangible results.  She will continue to be an important part of our company going forward!”

- JH, CEO, Infrastructure Innovation Disruptor

“CEOs operate at a fast pace, yet Lisa consistently stays ten steps ahead of her clients. She has an exceptional ability to quickly assess challenges, offer insightful guidance, and serve as a trusted sounding board. Her thought leadership is invaluable, drawing on a wealth of business examples and a deep understanding of the resources and tools needed to navigate the complex leadership challenges we face. I'd also like to add that she is a total badass.”

- EP, CEO, Top 10 Most Impactful U.S. Non-Profit

“Lisa - thank you for your time, your perspective, your knowledge and your support. I am VERY excited for the evolution of our leadership mindset. The future of our company is bright with your help. Thank you!”

- DZ, CEO and Board Member, CPG Industry

“I was lucky enough to have Lisa as a Coach as I took on a new role as President of our large operating division. She was an important partner in my onboarding helping me create clarity, purpose and vision for my and my teams’ future success. Lisa was able to help me organize and clarify my ideas to create an inspiring message for my team and a roadmap for the future. I would highly recommend Lisa for any executive looking to take their performance up a notch!”

- BR, President, Leading Global Hospitality and Destination Resort Portfolio

“Lisa is a unique and special talent. Her corporate executive experience, strategic mind, and leadership, relationship and communication skills give her clients an extraordinary opportunity to utilize her for significant, challenging, and complex business matters.”

- SF, Divisional CEO and President, Fortune 25 Firm

“I had the privilege of working with Lisa during a pivotal time in my career. As I worked to expand the breadth and gravity of my role, Lisa was instrumental in helping me build the confidence I needed to succeed. Her guidance was invaluable in clarifying my goals, developing a strategic plan, and inspiring me to take bold steps forward. Each session with Lisa left me feeling more empowered and prepared with actionable steps to tackle the challenges ahead and communicate with impact. I highly recommend Lisa to anyone looking to elevate their performance and grow their career.”

- JB, SVP, Tier 1 Wealth Management Firm

"Lisa is supremely bright, keenly intuitive, firmly grounded in theory and brimming with common sense solutions.  Her approach is dynamic, courageous and practical.  She drives value and fosters excellence.  She is a truly exceptional coach, consultant, and trusted advisor.  I fully endorse and recommend her. "

- MN, CEO and Board Member, Energy Industry 

“Lisa is more than a coach. She’s a trusted advisor and friend that knows when to put her arm around you to lift you up and when to push you in the back to make difficult but necessary decisions. She’s helped me develop my personal brand and thought leadership, while enabling me to elevate my executive presence and ability to positively influence others.  I wouldn’t be the leader I am today without her in my corner and for that I can’t say THANK YOU enough.”

- MS, Chief Operating Officer, Global CPG Company

“I am someone that interacts with the world of professional coaching/consulting with…let’s just say a high degree of reluctance and skepticism.  Having said that, I am delighted to also say that I have found in Lisa a strategic partner that suffers from none of the negative traits of others in the industry, and who absolutely excels in providing wisdom and guidance.  Our organization has worked with Lisa many years to develop everything from high-level strategic plans to nuts-and-bolts remedies for specific areas of need.  The results have been transformative, for our organizational culture, for our leadership team and for our outcomes.  I have complete trust in Lisa as an advisor, and it is very clear we would not be in the position we are now without her guidance along the way.”

- DW, Chief Medical Information Officer, Healthcare Industry

“Lisa challenges me to think more deeply about strategy, leadership, and organizational structures. Our company is so lucky to have someone as professional and passionate as Lisa. I look forward to continuing to open doors that I knew were there… but for some reason I didn’t knock. THANK YOU!”

- MA, EVP, Multi-billion Dollar Infrastructure Company

"Lisa has a rare and unique talent that can take a complex and systemic vision, make it better, and then execute on it.  Lisa is a proven executive in marketing, product, customer experience, and operations and has time and time again produced sustainable, extraordinary outcomes for companies of all sizes."

- MT, SVP Strategy, Fortune Global Top 10

"Lisa is remarkably effective at what she does.  She delivers dynamic value and results that speak more loudly than my words can say.  She is an extraordinary leader, coach for leadership, brilliant business strategist, and a very compassionate human being!  I am truly grateful to have her on my team as a trusted advisor."

- SD, CEO, Mobile Software Development Company

“Lisa is brilliant. She seamlessly integrated into our culture several years ago, and is now an integral part of our company’s leadership development. She provides individual coaching to senior leaders, facilitates small group discovery, and inspires the company’s top 100 leaders at our annual conferences. Lisa’s expertise is captivating and enlightening. No matter what we ask her to do, she always delivers with excellence. Our leaders are better and our company more successful because of Lisa. We love working with her and feel so fortunate to get to benefit from her partnership and expertise.”

- RB, Head of HR, One of the Largest Private CPG Companies in the World

“Working with Lisa has been transformational for my career. She's one of the first people I call whenever I start a new job, because I know that she will help me focus on the right areas and develop a plan that ensures both immediate and long-term success. In my very first senior leadership role, her ability to distill complex challenges into clear, actionable strategies gave me the confidence I needed. She helped me achieve early success under the scrutiny we all face as new executives, earning the trust of my colleagues and staff. Her guidance continued in two subsequent executive roles, as her strategic insight, fresh perspective, and unwavering support propelled me toward further achievements. Lisa has been my coach for almost 15 years and has been the secret behind my success at three different organizations.”

- MJ, C-Level Executive, International Healthcare System

“Lisa is a great business and leadership coach.  Her approach to coaching strikes the right balance between trust building/ cultivating a win-win culture with having the right conversations and making tough decisions in service of the business.  Lisa is excellent in coaching teams to establish their vision, identify and declare their team purpose, and create a clear long-term strategy.  Lisa is also known for her 1:1 leadership coaching. Thanks for your impactful partnership, Lisa!”

- SP, EVP, Leading CPG Firm

“Thank you for being who you are. Your coaching and leadership has transformed mine.”

-SW, CEO, Infrastructure Industry

“Working with Lisa was an absolute game-changer for our senior leadership development. She designed and delivered a strategy and planning training that our leaders described as ‘like getting an MBA in leadership’—a true masterclass in strategic thinking and execution. Lisa has a remarkable ability to distill complex concepts into engaging, actionable insights, ensuring every session was both high-impact and immediately applicable. Her content was thoughtfully crafted, her delivery was dynamic and perfectly paced, and she brought just the right mix of energy and expertise. Beyond her incredible facilitation skills, Lisa was simply awesome to collaborate with—responsive, insightful, and committed to our success. I highly recommend her to any organization looking to elevate leadership capability.”

- BB, Chief Human Resources Officer, CPG Industry

“Lisa's expertise in leadership development has been transformative for myself personally as well our organization. Her ability to foster a culture of continuous learning has elevated individual performances but also propelled our collective success. With Lisa's guidance, we've navigated challenges with confidence and emerged stronger as a team. Her genuine enthusiasm made the entire development process feel both inspiring and empowering. Her ability to connect on a personal level fosters trust, making it easy to embrace change and step outside your comfort zone. With Lisa’s support, she creates an environment where growth feels natural and achievable, turning challenges into exciting opportunities. Thank you, Lisa!”

- SS, EVP, Fortune 500 Infrastructure Powerhouse

“Lisa’s strategic thinking, great insights, planning, deep facilitation, and partnership have had a tremendous positive impact on so many of us here. I truly can’t imagine the success of our many ventures without her. I am incredibly thankful for her unique talents and for her partnership.”

- ST, CEO, Global Non-Profit

"Lisa has the uncanny ability to put vision into action…better than any leader I have worked with in my career.  She excels in integrating the needs of customers, employees, and the business, while making improvements that really advance from problem solving to transformation." 

- AR, Executive Partner, Fortune 14 Company

“I have worked with Lisa Lai across a variety of services that surround individual and team development.  I cannot say enough positive things about the quality of service she provides. Lisa is highly empathetic  and  intuitive … a quick read on people and situations. She quickly registers what others are feeling and  coaches  my team  to  see situations through the eyes  of others. Her depth of experience  and  ability to think strategically enables her to help us form the right solutions and action plans.

I am witness to the ways in which her coaching has  enhanced the performance of some of my direct reports, helping them to meet and exceed expectations. Lisa’s energy and positivity make her fun to work with, and I always enjoy the time I spend with her. She is a welcome and highly  regarded expert at our firm and has earned the trust of my executive team and our board of directors. I would give Lisa nothing but the strongest of recommendations.”

- BH, President,  International Agency

“Working with Lisa has been a game-changer for me. Her advice and insights have helped me ‘dial up’ how I show up as a leader.  She has a unique ability to quickly identify what’s getting in your way, and then she partners with you to come up with and practice new ways of working that lead to better outcomes. She is particularly skilled at being a truth teller, telling you what you need to hear while also making you feel 100% supported. I learned so much about how to be a more strategic communicator and driver, while also not letting any negative self-talk get in the way of what I’m trying to accomplish. Not only have I benefited from Lisa’s expertise, but senior leaders across our company have had experience working with her as a coach, leadership development trainer and guest speaker (one of our most requested!).  I am truly grateful for the positive influence Lisa has had on my career and our organization.”

- BP, EVP, Leading Asset Management Firm

“I am in awe of your endless capabilities and innate talent to match up with others who clearly thrive having the opportunity to work with you.”

- SP, Executive, Fortune Top Tier Healthcare Organization

“Lisa is a powerhouse—an expert, a creator, and a true visionary with an unwavering commitment to helping clients achieve their most ambitious goals. Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with her on multiple projects, and she consistently stands out as the go-to moderator for complex learning initiatives.

She doesn’t just facilitate conversations—she challenges the status quo. I watched her craft a compelling business case designed to push our most senior leaders toward meaningful change. And when she delivered it, she did so with such conviction and poise that it was impossible to ignore. The impact was immediate—eyes were opened, and the urgency for transformation was undeniable.

From expert consultant to moderator, from dynamic keynote speaker to content creator, Lisa operates at the highest level in every capacity. Time and again, she has proven that there are no limits to her ability to drive results. When I need fresh perspective, she’s my first call."

- RS, Talent Executive, Fortune 20 Company

“Lisa has been a godsend to me, both in my career and for my personal development. She thoughtfully challenges, pushes, inspires, and has helped me find a new gear. She also holds me accountable – in the best possible way. Lisa has a gift for connecting dots, understanding underlying dynamics or perspectives, and can strategically synthesize and focus to the heart of the matter, which has helped me navigate people and business challenges. Every session with Lisa has resulted in development and growth, helping me lean into the person I want to become and enabling me to better contribute to the business.”

- CM, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer, Building Industry

"What is extraordinary about Lisa is the breadth of her excellence.  It's not just that she can understand complex problems, sort through possible solutions, evaluate impacts both up and down the organization, and rally people to a common solution.  And it's not just that she can do all that with amazing speed and efficiency. 

What sets Lisa apart is that she is capable of coaching and mentoring others to perform at this level of excellence.  She helps people and organizations play to their strengths while working to eliminate areas of weakness.  It is her rare combination of business acumen and emotional intelligence that allows her to transform entire organizations."

- DD,  Executive Director, Fortune Top 20 Company

“I cannot say enough about the impact Lisa Lai had on me through our work together. Lisa brings a powerful combination of academic principles grounded in her real world experience and she presents her ideas and recommendations in such a personalized and customized way.  I feel like everything she focuses on with me is tailored to me, to my situation.  I also really appreciate how she holds me accountable for doing the work and yet, allows me to be human when I inevitably falter. I’m also extremely grateful for her willingness to go above and beyond our coaching relationship as she helped a non-profit I’m involved with launch our first-ever mentorship program for our members. Her knowledge and passion for what it takes to be successful in being a mentor or a mentee was instrumental to the continued success of the program and we can’t thank her enough!”

-KW, EVP, Leading Financial Services Organization

"After interviewing many business strategists and consultants, I knew right away that Lisa was the one I could trust to deliver.  She showed her passion immediately, taking the time to connect personally to me and my business.  Lisa is an incredible business coach and strategist.  She listened to my story, learned by business, and helped me evolve it into a global successful brand in under a year.  From formulating and organizing the vision to managing the strategy and execution, Lisa has consistently delivered top level results and created a lasting partnership." 

- MK, CEO, Global Fitness Organization

"Lisa took on an executive consulting assignment for me that entailed managing our working relationship with a key strategic partner. The assignment was challenging because our agenda and the partner's agenda were somewhat at odds.  Lisa was able to deftly maintain the appropriate balance.  I had complete confidence in her, and she delivered the results I needed.  Lisa seemed to know exactly what I was trying to accomplish, and wow-ed the partner on my behalf."

- BR, Group President, Fortune 200, Telecommunications

“You are fabulous. You leave a little bit of magic with everything and everyone you touch.”

- AP, Chief People Officer, Fortune 50 Company

"Early in my career as an analyst at Gartner, I needed to convince a large group of C-Level executives that B2B and MFT were the cornerstone of how businesses conducted...business. Late one afternoon Lisa recognized my trepidation, and stressed the importance of being professional but passionate. She showed me how to move the fader on my passion. The presentation was a hit and 10 years later I still hold that moment as the defining point in my career.  Strategy and messaging can be taught... Passion cannot. It must be harnessed. And that's what Lisa continues to do every day."

- LFK, SVP Global Strategy, Software Market Leader

"Lisa is a strategic leader and well-rounded executive who quickly sees the big picture and who also rolls up her sleeves to get things done.  I had the opportunity to work with Lisa in multiple roles within two separate companies.  I found her to be one of the most dynamic, hands-on leaders I have worked with.  Her solid consultative approach and a relationship-building management style enable her to tackle any business challenge presented.  I look forward to the opportunity to work with Lisa again."

- FT, VP Solutions Development, Technology Firm

"To do you justice would take several pages - thank you for this, thank you for that... etc.   Your sense of humor. Your organizational abilities and operational sensibilities.  Your quick mind.  Your ability to work with just about anyone.  Your "can do" attitude.  This could go on forever. "

- SM, SVP, Fortune 200 Telecom

"Lisa shed light and provided much needed direction, as well as a 'better point of view' within a start-up organization.  

I learned much from Lisa and still use her talents and skills sets as a sounding board and voice of reason within my business."

- MM, Head of Business Development, Software and Technology Firm

“You are so generous with your time and making a difference with each person you coach. Feels good to know someone like you is out there helping so many others, impacting the world in such a positive way.”

DK

"Inspiring.  One of the many things you've been.  Some people pass through the world and leave it just as they found it.  Very few can make a lasting impression on our minds and hearts as you have. You are extraordinary."

MS

"You are inspiring.  I truly am thankful and fortunate for the time I had with you. I hope to always have the drive and determination you taught me so well.  You truly motivate me to want to do better.  You are the best mentor I have ever had the privilege to work with.  I will be so much more successful because of having worked with you."

VR

"You are truly a class act.  You personify leadership in my book.  I'm selfishly disappointed that I won't be able to learn even more from you as we wrap up.  I'll miss your intelligence, dedication, humor and strength.  I'm grateful for the opportunity to have worked with you."

AL

"Lisa guided me through the job search process from beginning to end.  I felt much more confident searching for a job that I actually wanted.  I am incredibly grateful for all Lisa did for me - the job I have now has quite literally changed my life, and her advice certainly helped me get here."  

LB

"How many people have the opportunity to find someone who significantly affects their lives in such a positive manner? Someone who lets you come into your own, on your own, believing that you are capable even when you don't even know what your own is. 

Thank you for changing my life."

PF

"The places you go will be better to have you and the ones you leave will suffer a loss that they'll find tough to replace." 

JR