You belong in your seat at the table.

Transformational leadership development at the intersection of smart strategy and unapologetic humanity.

Leadership is an external role and an internal journey.

Let me help you navigate both. 

I guide purpose-driven leaders and teams unlock the courage, clarity, and alignment needed to drive complex, human-centered work. 

Even the seemingly highest-achieving leaders and highest-functioning teams are simply humans, with complex emotions, ingrained patterns, and social conditioning that shape how they show up.  And: too many leaders and teams shy away from examining the stuff under the surface because they’re afraid, unaware, or worried that addressing it will distract from the mission. In fact, not addressing it is usually what stands in the way. 

I’m here to say that you don’t have to sacrifice smart strategy to fully embrace humanity, and you don’t have to ignore your humanity to achieve excellent results. 

Whether you're a leader navigating a personal transition, a team struggling to align, or an organization taking a bold new direction, I can help transform uncertainty into clarity and disconnection into powerful collaboration. My clients—both individuals and teams—often arrive feeling overwhelmed or scattered and leave with renewed confidence and a clear path forward.

When change is afoot and the stakes feel high, we’ll uncover what's beneath the surface, creating brave spaces where leaders find their authentic voice and teams discover their collective power.

By blending compassionate support, skillful facilitation, and direct insight, I help transform complex inflection points into opportunities for meaningful growth, deeper connection, and amplified impact.

“Lia didn't just help me prepare for a temporary transition—she helped me grow in ways that will serve me for years to come…Lia is equal parts insightful, strategic, and deeply compassionate."

-K.B, Nonprofit Founder

Who I work with

Purpose-driven leaders making big moves

Maybe you’re taking on a big promotion or entering a higher-visibility role, or maybe you’re stepping out to start something new.

I believe that anchored, authentic, and heart-centered leaders do it better – but it takes deep work, intention, and unwavering support. I help leaders metabolize their emotions, realign to their values, and re-envision what’s possible for their lives, leadership, and teams. 

Start-up teams bringing bold visions to life

Maybe you’re a start-up team, building an organization from the ground up. Or maybe you’re a small team adding layers for the first time, going from 5-10. Rapid growth is both exhilarating - and tough.

I help founders and founding or growing teams build the strategic and cultural architecture they need to create inclusive, successful organizations with their values at the center. 

Senior leadership teams navigating inflection points

Maybe you’re a newly formed leadership team, or perhaps you’re a seasoned team facing a new opportunity, transition, or pivot point. Either way, when expectations are high, emotions run deep. In these moments, you need clarity, connection, and alignment to lead forward.

I help high-potential leadership teams facing uncharted territory feel clear, connected, and anchored as they make their next best move. 

What they’re saying

  • Ann Walden

    "I recommend working with Lia to anyone who wants to make measurable, meaningful change in their leadership, change that translates into concrete and measurable results."

    Ann Walden
    Former Executive Director, The Primary School

  • Scott Del Rossi

    "Consultants often draw clear lines—'we're here for the strategy, you figure out the management.' Lia was able to open up the lines of communication and coach us through the actual process."

    Scott Del Rossi
    Vice President, College and Career Success, Colege Possible

  • Meredith Curry Nuñez

    "Lia came in to support our small and mighty growing team, just in the nick of time to design and facilitate our first-ever staff retreat. That retreat met each of us where we were, and inspired us to become the authentic leaders we aspire to be."

    Meredith Curry Nuñez
    Executive Director, Northern California College Promise Coalition

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Hi, I’m Lia.

I am a transformational coach, deft facilitator, clarity conjurer,  relationship whisperer, and the mother of two small humans.

I know from personal experience that being a high-achieving, goal-oriented leader and a feeling, sensitive person can be a lot to hold at once. Despite consistently outperforming my goals and earning lots of accolades over my career, in the second of my highest-stakes role as an Executive Director, I hit a rough patch that changed forever how I lead and how I think about what’s possible for leaders and teams. I emerged from that rough patch a more evolved and grounded person and leader, convicted that a different kind of leadership is not just possible, but exponentially more impactful and sustainable.

Now, I bring my 20+ years of experience to my work with clients, who, despite their brilliance and potential, question their intuition, spin their wheels or feel stuck. They know that what got them here won’t get them where they want to go, but aren’t sure how to move forward.

I help purpose-driven leaders and teams facing uncharted territory explore big ideas, navigate complex emotions, and anchor to what matters most so they can achieve the impact they seek—more grounded and confident than ever.

What I offer

Coaching

Fortify your leadership from the inside out: As a coach, I am one-part thought-partner, one-part accountability buddy, and one-part truth teller. I help executives and teams refine their vision and values, pinpoint the root cause of their most frustrating challenges, and thrive through change so they can do their best work yet.

Strategy

Clarity on the what and capacity-building for the how: As a full-service thought partner, I help leaders and teams pull clarity from chaos and complexity. Strategic advising starts with discovery so we can clarify goals, and ends with a set of specific objectives and clear path forward.

Experience Design + Facilitation

Learning experiences designed to unlock potential and change the status quo: As an experience designer and facilitator, I help teams solve strategic problems in an inspiring, collaborative way. My workshops, retreats, and team meetings drive learning, clarify and align strategy, and build team cohesion.

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Let’s talk

It all starts with a conversation. Reach out and let’s connect!

Email: lia@liaizenberg.com
LinkedIn: in/liaizenberg
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