Leadership & Team Coaching · Consultancy · Fractional Leadership
When people are aligned, brilliant things become possible.
Leadership & Team Coaching · Consultancy · Fractional Leadership
Leadership & Team Coaching · Consultancy · Fractional Leadership
Leadership & Team Coaching · Consultancy · Fractional Leadership
I work with individuals, teams and organisations to make sense of complex challenges, get people and priorities pulling in the same direction, and turn plans into action. I've spent 34 years in leadership, people and change. I'll ask the difficult questions, and I'll help you do something about the answers.

Leadership coaching & mentoring
You may be stepping into a new role, navigating competing demands or questioning what comes next. Through 1:1 coaching and mentoring, I help you see your own value, prioritise what matters and act with intent and impact, so that you start leading with greater clarity and confidence.

Team coaching
You have talented people and an important job to do together, so their collective potential needs to translate into results. Through my Team Effectiveness programmes, I empower your team to build the conditions needed for success, grounded in their real work.
Building trust, commiting to shared purpose, delivering results.

Consultancy and fractional leadership
You have significant change to deliver, and the plan has to work for the people making it happen. Through consultancy, fractional leadership or hands-on programme support, I help you get clear on priorities, think through what it means for your people and structure, and deliver on this sustainably, turning strategy into change that works.
“Working with Lisa has been one of the most valuable development experiences of my career. I moved into a senior leadership role relatively quickly, and her coaching provided exactly the support, challenge and perspective I needed to navigate that transition successfully. … The impact assessment demonstrated clear growth throughout the programme, but more importantly I can see and feel the difference in my day-to-day leadership.”
Shan Budhdeo, Chief Development Officer, Seda Pharmaceutical Development Services

When progress stalls or projects get stuck, the problem you can see is often only part of the story. I look at how strategy, leadership, relationships and day-to-day work connect, so we can find what's missing and where to focus.
I bring business experience and strategic thinking, along with intuition and proper listening. I'll ask the questions that need asking, tell you what I see, and work with you to act on it.

For you, it means knowing what matters, trusting yourself and choosing where to put your energy.
For your team, it means knowing what you're there to do together, agreeing what comes first and working well with each other.
For your organisation, it means the strategy and the way people actually work pointing in the same direction.
My mission is simple: to help others shine.
Lasting change has to belong to the people making it.
“Skilled and adept at navigating small teams and large organizations. Lisa was instrumental in quickly establishing clear strategic goals and plans plus the ensuing new team development of a major offshoring project. Through this project, Lisa showed her deep experience in building teams, driving culture change, and uncovering the hidden people and process elements that block success.”
Lance Minor, Global VP, Pharmaceuticals

I'm a leadership and transformation strategist, executive coach and people professional. For 34 years, I've worked inside organisations and partnered with leaders through growth, change and transformation, as an HR leader, organisation development lead, consultant, coach and programme partner.
My work spans people strategy, organisation development, coaching, communications and hands-on delivery. I see things as a whole system, and the opportunities that come from rearranging the pieces. That breadth means I can connect what's happening for one person with what's happening across a team or a whole organisation.
You can expect warmth, honesty and challenge when it's needed. I'll tell you what I see, make recommendations and roll up my sleeves when the work calls for it, so you can carry it on without me.
“I have found this relatively small investment in time very powerful in adjusting behaviours in a positive manner, driving the formation of strong working relationships which has had an almost immediate impact in effectiveness.”
Madeleine Brady, Chief of Staff, R&D
“I worked with Lisa over 2 years to build a new, high-functioning, close-knit department. She has been a terrific partner through the Form-Storm-Norm-Perform cycles. Lisa's focus is on building complementary teams with strong relationships, who know themselves and each other. I know that my team is stronger because of Lisa's perspective, expertise and guidance.”
Russell Boyd, Senior Director, Pharmaceuticals
“Lisa is an outstanding partner: the deployment of her consulting & coaching skills has earned her tremendous respect amongst an initially sceptical clientele including senior leaders. Lisa combines a comprehensive theoretical platform of knowledge with an insightful & pragmatic approach.”
Global HR Business Partner
"I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone stepping into a leadership position or looking to accelerate their growth as a leader. Her ability to combine empathy, challenge and practical insight creates meaningful and lasting development."
Shan Budhdeo
"If you're feeling completely off balance or lost in your process and need someone to help you quiet the noise and find focus look no further. Lisa is a true professional who will be with you every step of your journey to discovery. Her process isn't 'here is your homework get back to me' She is a true guide there to help you achieve your goal."
Scott Leidner
"My business is my baby… I know I have work to do, but I feel ready for the next level because of the strategies and skills we worked on together"
Ann
"I was going through many changes in my career and felt a little lost. I had experienced times where I had felt undervalued and that had led to stress and low self worth. I needed to be able to drill down to find out what was actually happening and why it was affecting me so negatively. Afterwards I secured my next CEO role, without settling for anything that wasn't aligned closely to my values."
Christine Aspin
"Ours was a challenging team to work with and Lisa impacted the group in a number of ways. She ran several team building events that helped us work more cohesively as a group through understanding better our respective styles and individual/collective goals."
Director, R&D
"A constructive thinker and clear communicator... I most valued Lisa's input as a member of my management team helping organise and run workshops when facing challenges involving team building, strategic thinking and developing a vision of the future. Always an upbeat positive person to work with. I would recommend Lisa strongly to any organisation facing the above type of challenges."
VP, R&D
"She cares passionately about people development and helped us implement more effective development planning for the wider community. She also coached a number of us individually, where her expertise in NLP served her well in bringing insightful perspectives to coaching sessions... I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone considering taking up her services as a coach."
Director, R&D
"Lisa is very adept at asking probing questions and shows great insight. Lisa is caring and supportive whilst being fun and warm to interact with. She actively listens and encourages, however, can also challenge, allowing a deeper level of self examination... I have found this relatively small investment in time very powerful in adjusting behaviours in a positive manner."
Madeleine Brady, Chief of Staff, R&D
"Coming to you for coaching is like going to the gym; like a workout for my mind!"
Project Director, Pharma
Learning is one of my core values. I'm always growing and expanding, and looking for practical ways to bring what I learn to life. I share my experience and learning here so it can help you in your own leadership, wherever you are on your journey.

My podcast is for gifted leaders who are ready to reclaim their identity, reconnect to purpose, and redefine success on their terms. I explore the turning points in our life and work that drive change and transformation.

Even though leadership is a serious job, I believe we also deserve to feel lit up by our work. Read my deeper thoughts about how we work, lead and live, and join the conversation on Substack.

A complimentary 60-minute conversation for leaders, business owners and experienced professionals who know something needs to change and want to work out where to focus next.
You may already know. You may simply have a sense that something needs to change. Either is enough to take the next step.
Let's talk about where you are, where you want to get to and how I can help.
Whether it's leadership and team coaching, consultancy or fractional leadership, tell me what you're working on.
lisa@lisabirtles.com