What’s your name and where is home? 

Lisa Stephenson. My friends call me Lis. I grew up on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, but now call the beautiful Mornington Peninsula home. I’ve also spent time living and working in Europe. Byron Bay is my happy place and Italy is always on my mind. 

What are you known for? 

In Australia and in global markets, I have a reputation as a high-impact Coach, often behind the scenes with C-Suite Executives and high-profile individuals in fast-paced environments where absolute trust is non-negotiable and the stakes are high.  

What do you do? 

I’m the Founding Director of The Coach Place. I’m often described as a success Coach, high-performance Coach, Keynote Speaker, leadership mentor, talent consultant, facilitator, MC, trusted advisor, story teller, speech writer, published Author and confidante. You can call me whatever you like, I’ll be the person who supports you in being better at being you. 

Tell us about the experience your clients should expect?

Be prepared for an experience that requires you to work hard on all aspects of who you are and want to be. I’m unconventional, listen hard, demand the truth and will ask questions to which you don’t yet know the answers. I’ll be relentlessly committed to your growth and success. You will be sometimes uncomfortable and always supported. We will get to trust fast and I’ll be paying close attention to what you are saying, feeling and doing. There is little to be seen of 'traditional' coaching strategies. Nothing is off limits. The agenda is yours. I will hold you to account on the things that matter and I’ll also hold space for you to be vulnerable. Our coaching sessions will be a high priority in your busy schedule because you’ll know that clarity, confidence and energy comes from the work we do. Let’s go hard. I’ve got you. 

Who do you work with?

For 25 years I’ve been coaching, facilitating and speaking globally  with CEOs, Directors, elite athletes, entrepreneurs and innovators – and working across financial services, telecommunications, FMCG companies, health, education, sport, Government bodies and media.  I always have a focus on building success (in all its forms) for individuals, teams and organisations. Significant experience in consulting, robust coaching relationships, program development for leaders, high-pressure boardrooms, and speaking on public stages around the globe, has allowed me to hone my craft and passion for optimising human potential. Mostly, you’ll find me working with awesome humans who are ready to work on themselves. I also care deeply about our team here at The Coach Place. Some of us have worked together for 20 years!  

What’s your super power? 

My intuition for sure.  I understand what is and isn’t being said. I know when to prod and am always looking around corners for my clients. This is how I support true personal and professional transformation. 

Finish this sentence - I’m a coach because…

Being a Coach is the greatest privilege. Coaching is life changing for so many people. Everything is different when you do the work to understand why you behave, live, lead, think, feel and communicate the way you do. The life you are living is a direct result of a million decisions you made because of the beliefs, values and people you’ve experienced. Imagine sitting in those conversations with clients where the insight comes and possibility is created. Imagine being the Coach who gets to challenge everything and stand beside someone as they step into growth in all of its forms. I thrive on the responsibility that goes with being trusted by a client in their most vulnerable and important moments. 

What values would people call out when describing you?

Freedom, integrity, humour, discipline, curiosity, love, determination, deep care and generosity. 

Tell us a bit about the personal side of you. 

Being a Mum to my 3 children (who really are more like adults) is everything to me. Family is my joy. 11,000 steps every single day is non-negotiable. I meditate daily and the ocean is my happy place. Great wine, live music and my stand up paddle board are life essentials and part of how I refuel. I love a road trip with a great playlist and I’m obsessed with learning. I’m always reading, listening or researching something. I’m fortunate to have the most amazing friends and I’m always planning my next holiday.