program testimonials
“Lisa provided valuable input and co-facilitation for an initial team building session with a diverse group of Faculty communicators. Her involvement led to a positive outcome and provided a strong foundation for this group working more collaboratively in the longer term. As a facilitator and communicator she brought a unique skill set to the group which was very helpful.”
Linda Bartz
- Director Communications Faculty of Medicine, UBC
“Deloitte’s success depends on attracting and retaining top talent. Lisa has helped us to better understand and support our working mothers. Providing these employees with a forum where they can explore and define a better balance shows that we value them. Our return on investment has been tremendous.”
Sean McConkey
- Associate Partner, National Talent, Deloitte
“We offered Lisa’s workshop to our women’s network across Canada. More than six hundred women participated and gave rave reviews about the valuable work-life tools that were shared. In fact, 100% of those attending said they would recommend Lisa’s workshop to others at TELUS. For our TELUS women’s network this was a big win.”
Jill Schnarr
- VP, Community Affairs & Executive Director of Connections, TELUS
“We brought Lisa in to support our women so that they will continue to grow with our firm. The dialogue Lisa creates around work-life balance is key to her success. Through stories and lots of humor, Lisa gave our women permission to be vulnerable so they could assess their situation honestly and come up with their own solutions. She also helped us foster a community of support within PwC so our women didn’t feel alone anymore.”
Hazel Claxton
- National Human Capital Leader, PwC
speaking testimonials
“It was indeed a pleasure having you join us a our keynote speaker. Your professional presentation and superb material left many of our delegates talking about your time with us throughout the remainder of the Conference.”
S. Woodward
- CMA, FCMA On behalf of MMGMA & MGMAC, Planning Committee
“We appreciate your wonderful speech, the inspiring message, and the powerful delivery. They were words of wisdom from which all attendees could benefit. You are to be commended for an excellent presentation in every respect. Thank you for enriching our knowledge with your greater knowledge.”
Nancy Pannia
- Senior Manager, Ernst & Young LLP
“Lisa was an inspiring speaker who really connected with the audience. Her stories were funny – yet touching, her ideas thought provoking and relevant, and her personality down to earth and completely delightful.”
Anja Lanz
- Women in Engineering
"I have heard Lisa speak at a variety of events around Vancouver and have always been so impressed with her ability to connect with the audience, storytell and provide excellent advice on different topics including leadership, taking risks, adversity and personal development. I hired Lisa to speak to a group that I run in my local community – high achieving working women – trying to strike a balance between work and being a mother. Lisa was fantastic. She built a rapport with the guests quickly, was humourous, engaging and an expert in the subject. Lisa just “gets it”. She is one of those people that you cannot help but like right away. She incredibly smart, perceptive, intuitive, professional and warm. Lisa had creative ideas around how to engage in the group, both in personal conversations and exercises. The response to the event was overwhelmingly positive, Lisa made a big impact in her words and her presentation. "
Jen Schaeffers
- Founder, Networking in Vancouver
coaching testimonials
“I’ve gleaned great insight from your book and newsletters…actually, it’s probably time to re-read the book again. Your Thrive tips are a real treat and help me start the week off right. Thank you!”
Kristin McNulty
“Lisa Martin is an exceptional executive coach. The expertise, knowledge, compassion and dedication she brings to her relationships with others are invaluable. Working with Lisa means you get meaningful and measurable results for both the individual and the organization.”
Patricia Bartlett
- Chief of Staff, Major American Museum Complex and Research Organization
“Transformational, innovative and dynamic are just a few of the words I would use to describe Lisa. She is one of the most forward-thinking entrepreneurs I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Lisa is dedicated to her clients’ success and is constantly seeking ways to catalyze fresh ideas and perspectives into professional, financial and personal success….all the while keeping her eye on the prize: work – life balance and joy.”
Margot White
- Vice President, Weber Shandwick and GolinHarris
“As a full-time working mother and wife, I have obtained a balance in my life I would never have found without Lisa’s help. The skills I gained enabled me to continue working at IBM when I thought it was not possible.”
Pam Wessel
- Sales Executive, IBM