I help you navigate leadership and HR when the people stuff gets messy.
Hi, I’m Lisa Williams, PCC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. I help leaders and organizations navigate the complex people work so that they can make work better for everyone.
Leadership & HR are not one-size-fits-all.
And simply wanting to “do right by your people” isn’t straightforward. Both HR and leadership require a depth of experience. The kind of experience that you only gain from conducting performance improvement plans, leading terminations with integrity, mediating team conflict, and staying ahead of ever-shifting employment laws in the real world.
I’ve spent over 30 years helping people through moments like these — not just by offering answers, but by asking better questions.
What’s at the heart of this issue?
What’s getting in the way of growth?
How do we move forward with courage and care?
That’s what I help you figure out.
I know what “getting it right” looks like.
Yes, I’ve got the certifications — PCC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. I’ve led HR initiatives at national organizations and coached executives across industries.
I’m a doctoral candidate in I/O Psychology, a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, and certified in DiSC, Driving Forces, and EQ.
But more importantly:
I’ve trained 100+ leaders in how to have tough, values-driven conversations that actually change behavior
I’ve helped national media teams and nonprofits resolve high-stakes employee issues without losing trust
I’ve led union negotiations that balanced financial goals with mutual respect — and wrapped before deadlines
I’ve rebuilt HR systems from scratch for organizations where growth had outpaced structure
I’ve launched internal training programs that brought leadership development to the front lines
And I keep doing this work because when people work well together — when they really get it right — it changes everything.
Because this work is personal.
You’re dealing with your team’s livelihood, and that should never be taken lightly. I’ll help you do right by your them by offering:
Clarity over complexity.
We’ll name the real issue and make a plan to overcome it that’s actually doable.
Courage over comfort.
I’ll ask the hard questions so you can make progress that matters for the success of the team.
Integrity, always.
I’ll tell the truth, even if it’s not what you hope to hear. That’s how we earn trust.
When you invest in your people, you strengthen everything else.
Put structure around your HR needs and develop the tools to handle leadership challenges so you can make work less work.