https://www.coachwithdrlisa.com/blog daily 0.75 2025-10-28 https://www.coachwithdrlisa.com/about daily 0.75 2026-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/7c8c1880-5dfd-44ba-bfcc-c8a78d9a892b/Lisa+Williams+Headshot.png About - A curiosity about why people tick—and why we get in our own way. Long before I earned my doctorate, I spent years in the trenches of senior HR leadership and executive coaching. Every day, I saw brilliant, dedicated leaders hit invisible walls—not because they lacked skill, but because the space for real, ‘take a look in the mirror’ reflection simply didn't exist at the top. That curiosity led me to pursue my PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. I wanted to back up my hands-on experience with hard science—understanding the psychological principles behind the intersection of people and organizations, why leaders get stuck, and what actually creates lasting, meaningful growth. Over time, my work evolved from managing HR systems to coaching the human behind the title. Today, as I step into my own season of reinvention, my practice is focused entirely on holding space for people who are ready to do their best work—without losing themselves in the process. https://www.coachwithdrlisa.com/home daily 1.0 2026-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/da3ab078-e7e6-4c34-87be-c43f7454dfcc/Team+Meeting Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/1759853487244-4HEY2ZPPR4KIB05I5UVP/vl.png Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/1759853487248-IJZ2PQU9ZZH0SJ71QUMO/vl.png Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/22f8e672-2c4c-46c7-bc9a-0c10f642f5e5/unsplash-image-8HPLpr3hebU.webp Home - The "Becoming" Framework (Simple & Intuitive): Notice: Uncover the hidden patterns, assumptions, and dynamics driving your current decisions. Reflect: Step out of the daily fires to gain clarity on what truly matters to you and your organization. Choose: Decide—with intention and courage—how you want to respond, communicate, and lead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/fe729e6d-a0e2-41dd-b181-7f02cc8c4383/9.png Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/f9134b5f-aed9-4856-806c-9fa1d33d8e05/unsplash-image-DUmFLtMeAbQ+%281%29.webp Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/1759853487274-XNXO1FMIDKY00KZFG8JD/AdobeStock_426475564.jpeg Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/0495c94c-0e30-425b-bbc2-f0d093586823/Lisa+Williams+Headshot.png Home - Hi, I'm Lisa PCC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP I know how much you want to get this right. Just because this work is professional does not mean it is impersonal. In fact, HR and leadership are very personal. And when an organization’s decisions impact people’s livelihood, it makes sense that you want to do this right! It all starts with seeing people as a worthy investment. Let’s make sure you're investing in them well. Whether you need support with employee relations, training and development design, or ongoing leadership coaching, I bring over 30 years in HR and certifications in leadership coaching. Together, we’ll make sure your people are supported in ways that strengthen them and the organization. https://www.coachwithdrlisa.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-08-02 https://www.coachwithdrlisa.com/myphilosophy daily 0.75 2026-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/746a189b-d1e0-4691-9889-a3b32bfebac9/5.png My Philosophy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/b60c0ef6-e4d3-458a-ac77-af003fe16d4b/Woman+with+Coffee My Philosophy - I’ve spent my life studying how people work—and why we get in our own way. Long before I earned my doctorate, I was in the trenches of senior HR leadership and executive coaching. Every single day, I sat in the rooms where big decisions were made, navigated real workplace messiness, and helped leaders work through tough human dynamics. Working so closely with leaders raised a deeply fascinating question for me: What actually drives human behavior at the intersection of people and organizations? That curiosity led me to pursue my PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. I wanted to back up my years of hands-on experience with hard science—understanding the deeper psychological principles behind how teams tick, why leaders get stuck, and what creates true, lasting growth. What I’ve learned in all these years boils down to one simple truth: You can have the best strategy in the world, but if the human element isn't grounded, authentic, and clear... everything stalls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/1784910518292-1YYM4EZRT81KHPP1ZK9V/unsplash-image-LQ1t-8Ms5PY.jpg My Philosophy - From managing organizational systems to holding space for people. For a long time, my business focused heavily on HR consulting—fixing processes, building organizational structures, and solving corporate puzzle pieces. It was important work, and I loved it. But over time, I noticed something. The most transformative moments didn't happen during policy overhauls. They happened in quiet, one-on-one conversations. They happened when an executive felt safe enough to say, "I don't know what to do next," or when a leader realized their old habits weren't serving them anymore. As I step into my own next chapter—what many call semi-retirement, but I prefer to call my "reinvention"—I’ve intentionally narrowed my focus to where my true passion lives. It isn't in managing human resource systems. It's in coaching the human behind the title. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/1759853487274-XNXO1FMIDKY00KZFG8JD/AdobeStock_426475564.jpeg My Philosophy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/f1f1eb42-5500-4d80-8e5c-262e1ed7b10e/Lisa+Williams+Headshot.png My Philosophy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/61b747f9-6759-465f-ade6-f6499e833482/unsplash-image-VtKoSy_XzNU.webp My Philosophy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/1759853487323-MEUZCUI3QJ5ZLYF2LZIC/AdobeStock_340497457.jpeg My Philosophy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/391d797c-6538-400d-b329-2616f8615736/2.png My Philosophy - The version of leadership you want is a process of becoming. Let’s figure out what’s getting in the way so you can start leading your people even better. https://www.coachwithdrlisa.com/leadershipcoaching daily 0.75 2026-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/1784911981351-YHR3O0GUCXHQ2BE9Y9IK/unsplash-image-s4bE12RWIQc.jpg Leadership Coaching https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/1784912155860-T3YIK5VI2VIPN3UZ1TJD/unsplash-image-5v2Q5b4onY8.jpg Leadership Coaching https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/552b925d-8273-4b66-bad4-73c75bc0f1b8/4.png Leadership Coaching - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/adea74dc-221c-40a2-8a53-e508f780acb7/15.png Leadership Coaching - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/1784911339294-C4W25EKU6TZL43CQHTC3/unsplash-image-aoweP90-XwM.jpg Leadership Coaching - How We Work Together My coaching style isn't rigid or textbook. Backed by a doctorate in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and decades in executive leadership, our sessions combine real human warmth with deep, evidence-based psychological insights. We don't do quick fixes. We engage in thoughtful, courageous conversations structured around a simple, powerful rhythm: Notice: We identify the hidden patterns, assumptions, and workplace dynamics driving your current choices and friction points. Reflect: We create a safe, confidential space to explore what’s working, what needs to shift, and what truly matters to you. Choose: You decide—with total clarity and courage—how you want to communicate, respond to challenges, and move forward. Become: You step back into your work and life as a more grounded, authentic, and effective leader. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/7aa02e6b-1844-4aac-b4d5-84ae5b0b6bb2/Lisa+Williams+Headshot+2.png Leadership Coaching - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68e53ba951473678f1d916a1/391d797c-6538-400d-b329-2616f8615736/2.png Leadership Coaching - You don’t have to go it alone. Partnering with me for coaching will provide you with support as you become the leader you want to be.