Anchor inward.
Lead forward.

Transformational coaching, strategy, and facilitation for purpose-driven leaders making big moves.

I help purpose-driven, high-performing leaders kick ass from the inside out.

I believe that leaders and teams who look courageously inward unlock potential for the greatest impact forward.

Let me explain: If you were taught that emotions don’t belong in the workplace, you’re not alone - but you weren’t taught the truth.

The thing is - we’re all human, and even (especially!) the highest achieving or most seasoned leaders have lots of unprocessed stuff humming in the background: Social-conditioning, hangups, patterns, traumas, and dynamics. 

This stuff plays a starring role in how we learn to lead and relate to others, and maybe even helped get you to where you are. But maybe it’s time for something different.

Maybe you’ve reached an inflection point where you’re feeling stuck, or you’re taking an exciting (and scary!) leap. The stuff is coming to the surface, and you have a hunch that how you’ve been leading or being, while it got you to this point, isn’t going to get you where you or your team want to go. You want to lead with more intention and awareness. And while you aren’t clear on how to get it, you know deeper alignment, fulfillment, and impact is possible.

I help leaders metabolize the stuff under the surface so they can leap forward with courage and intention. When change is afoot and the stakes feel high, I create experiences that help you and/or your team clear out the noise, craft a compelling and aligned vision, and get anchored and clear on how to make it real. 

So you can kick ass at what’s next - from the inside out. 

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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