I know firsthand that coaching and mentorship can accelerate career growth. But I’ve also seen how, once professionals step into senior leadership roles, there’s an assumption that they’ve mastered it all.

The reality is, even the most experienced leaders face new challenges—and the right executive coaching provides the clarity, strategy, and insight needed to keep evolving.

Executive Coaching for

Personal & Team Success

Ignite Your Potential & Build Confidence

That’s why choosing the right coach is so important. You need someone who’s “been there, done that” across a variety of industries. With broad perspective and a candid, results-oriented style, I help leaders think strategically, navigate complexity, and lead with confidence.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hi, I’m Lisa Wadlin Holt. For over 30 years, I’ve held executive leadership positions in several global organizations. In phase two of my career, I focus on helping others achieve their career goals by combining my deep experience with proven coaching methods.

Learn more about me here and then, get in touch.

Client Reviews

  • Lisa is an exceptional executive coach with a remarkable ability to listen deeply and distill complex thoughts into clear, actionable steps. Lisa has a gift for untangling the mental swirl that often accompanies leadership challenges, helping to bring clarity and focus. Lisa's approach encourages stepping back, prioritizing, and taking one step at a time rather than feeling overwhelmed. One of Lisa's greatest strengths is the ability to identify common themes in what you share, simplifying complexities in a way that makes decision-making easier. Lisa asks tough, thought-provoking questions—the kind you might not ask yourself—that lead to real breakthroughs. Lisa's guidance is both strategic and supportive, making her an invaluable resource for anyone looking to grow as a leader.

    Senior Manager, Operations

  • Working with Lisa as my executive coach has been a transformative experience. Her ability to customize our discussions to focus on my unique challenges and goals sets her apart from other coaches I have worked with. She has an exceptional talent for active listening and empathy, which creates a safe and supportive environment for growth. Her insights have been invaluable in helping me navigate a complex professional landscape, and her guidance has significantly enhanced my leadership skills. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a truly personalized coaching experience.

    Senior Director, International Operations

  • Lisa is thoughtful, selfless, smart, witty and a great partner and great person overall. Candor is a notable strength - which has been a great model to aspire to and has been beneficial to those around her- yet she is also warm, has a great sense of humor and generally just a pleasure to be around. Executive leadership isn’t easy, but Lisa possesses many attributes that make her a highly effective leader - including intellectual curiosity, candor, excellent judgment and resilience. She is an inspiring and courageous leader who strikes the right balance between giving me freedom and providing guidance so I can do my best work. She is selfless in fighting for and addressing the needs of the team which fosters a deep sense of chemistry, commitment and resiliency among the team. I’m grateful she’s my leader.

    Senior Director and Former Colleague

  • Lisa’s extensive experience as a former global business leader, interacting with diverse stakeholders and C-Suite executives, equips her with unparalleled insights into the unique challenges faced by female future leaders. Her proven ability to guide multi-disciplinary teams through uncertainty makes her an exceptional coach for those aspiring to excel and lead teams in complex, global environments.

    Vice President, Legal

  • The quality and pace of self-discovery that Lisa brings you, coupled with tangible learning and action items, make her an outstanding coach. I simply cannot recommend Ignite Coaching highly enough.

    Vice President, Tax

  • While self-employment offers incredible benefits and a high level of autonomy, it can be professionally very “lonely.” Without the benefit of working with other senior leaders in a company, I need to be proactive about my personal and professional development. Engaging Lisa as an executive coach has provided me with an accountability structure that helps me (consistently) march toward my business milestones.

    Owner, Marketing Firm