Meet Lisa
Life & Leadership Coach
Founder of Achieving Excellence
Hello, my name is Lisa, and I am the founder of Achieving Excellence. Thank you for joining me on this journey! You might wonder why I chose this name. The inspiration comes from one of my favorite quotes:
“Excellence is the result of caring more than others think is wise; risking more than others think is safe. Dreaming more than others think is practical and expecting more than others think is possible.”
Achieving excellence means different things to different people, much like the concept of success. To me, it is a journey toward finding inner peace that keeps us grounded and self-control that allows us to breathe when the world around us feels chaotic.
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Life is indeed a journey. Along the way, we encounter various experiences, make friends—some for a lifetime, some for a season, and some for a brief moment. We face challenges and grieve losses. We learn and grow. Every step shapes and forms us. Nothing is coincidental; God is purposeful.
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My journey has included a variety of experiences, incredible lifelong friends, an abundance of acquaintances, real challenges, and heartbreaking losses. Throughout it all, I believed I was in control, allowing the world's standards to influence my behavior. Although I appeared successful and happy, I felt unsettled and constantly searched for something more.
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The first heartbreaking loss I experienced was my dad's passing. Walking alongside him during his final days led to a profound awakening. I began to think differently, view life anew, and see a new world emerge. Everything started to change. God introduced a plot twist in my life, and all my personal and professional experiences began to align in ways I never imagined.
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Suddenly, I was out of my comfort zone and being stretched in unexpected ways. It was during this stretching and navigating the unknown that the internal wrestling and unsettled feelings began to fade. I started realizing an inner peace I had heard about but never understood. When I stepped aside and allowed God to lead, direction, patience, and self-control began to manifest in my daily life. I discovered a deep desire to help others achieve more than they ever dreamed possible and realize the person God created them to be.
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I believe we are all created in the image of God and are His beautiful children, each with unique gifts and talents. You have something special to offer this world because you were created for a unique purpose. I believe we achieve our purpose when rooted in our beliefs. Nothing is coincidental; the people we meet and the opportunities we are granted are all part of God's purposeful plan.
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My mission is to help and encourage you to discover your purpose, utilize your gifts and talents, and experience the inner peace that will help you excel beyond your imagination. Achieving excellence means something different to each of us, and my goal is to help you uncover what it means in your life.
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I look forward to meeting you and working with you to navigate and overcome life's obstacles. I value all people and their uniqueness and aim to empower you to step out and experience the abundant life He has planned for you. Let's embark on your journey to achieving excellence together!
God Bless,
Lisa
A C H I E V E
A Christ Honoring Identity Exemplifies Visionary Excellence
Biography
Great Leadership defined: “Great leaders encourage and inspire others to achieve beyond their imagination, leading with a heart of gratitude. At their core are humility, integrity, and grace, and their leadership is grounded in values of love, respect, vulnerability, and trust. They take risks and make sacrifices so that others can thrive. The essence of great leadership looks to the heart of a great leader, Jesus Christ, who said, "Come, follow me."
Lisa believes that the leadership qualities outlined above are what great leaders aspire to embody in both life and leadership. She emphasizes that the daily renewal of our minds enables us to live and lead in ways that inspire others to pursue the same ideals. Approaching life from a place of grace opens doors for others, helping them see new possibilities. This transformational pursuit is a lifestyle characterized by intentionality, patience, and self-control, starting each day by looking up so that we can move forward by looking out.
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Passionate about helping others on their own transformational journeys, Lisa has pursued education and certification to equip her in this mission. She is a certified Consultant and Coach through Concordia University Irvine/Townsend Institute, a certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator, a Strengths Champion Coach, a Transformation Life Coach, and has completed Financial Coach Master Training with the Ramsey Solutions team. Lisa holds an MA in Organizational Leadership and a BA in Business.
Lisa has received extensive training to serve as a Stephen Minister and Stephen Leader. With nearly a decade of experience as a Faith Journey Director, her passion for Christ and sharing His love has inspired her to further her education by pursuing a Master of Ministry Degree with The Institute of Lutheran Theology, Brookings, SD.
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Bringing extensive knowledge and experience from working in corporations, small businesses, and non-profits, Lisa has led teams of all sizes across various ministry areas and is a seasoned entrepreneur.
Lisa believes that true, lasting change begins with a connection between the head and the heart. She created "Transformational Conversations,” group sessions designed to help people grow relationally, spiritually, and professionally to achieve lasting change. Additionally, Lisa is available for speaking engagements to share her knowledge, experience, and faith with larger audiences.
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Lisa holds active memberships with the following organizations: Christian Coaches Network International, International Coaching Federation, Family Life Coaching Association, St. Louis Association of Realtors, Missouri Association of Realtors, and National Association of Realtors.
"Excellence is the result of caring more than others think is wise; risking more than others think is safe. Dreaming more than others think is practical and expecting more than others think is possible."
