Lisa Ann Edwards, leading expert in the field of coaching, possesses a unique skill-set — cultivating excellence in others while delivering tangible results. Her specialized ability to provide measurable return on investment for clients has demonstrated upwards of 251% ROI, and lifted employee engagement nearly 20%. Lisa is the globally acknowledged pioneer and thought leader on Coaching with ROI, a methodology she developed specifically for coaches to deliver measurable and tangible results in a traditionally unmeasured space, elevating the perception, impact, and importance of coaching worldwide.
A featured speaker at 60+ universities and professional associations around the world, Lisa has presented to noteworthy audiences including: Columbia University, International Coaching Federation’s tour of India, Executive Leadership of Training Magazine’s tour of China, the World Business and Executive Coach Summit’s (WBECS) Conference, The Conference Board and International Coach Federation Global Conference, and more. She has trained more coaches how to measure, evaluate, and demonstrate the monetary impact of coaching than any other and has authored, co-authored or contributed to over 15 publications, translated into more than 4 languages.
As a globally respected collaborator, author, speaker, and educator, Lisa has partnered with WBECS, the renowned authority on executive coaching, to bring CoachingWithROI.com to internal and external coaches, worldwide. She has developed a robust portfolio of over 70 tools for coaches to use to measure and communicate coaching performance, with 98% positive participant feedback and likelihood to refer others to her programs, and has educated over 10,000 coaches globally. She drives authentic and evidenced change in people and organizations, with a client roster comprised of a celebrity CEO, Fortune 500 companies, and globally recognized giants in technology, aerospace, travel, financial services, education, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, and more.
Lisa has changed the landscape of coaching as a result of her diverse background in science, business, and psychology. Research driven, her graduate degree in Experimental Psychology nurtured a meaningful foundation for study and analysis of human behavior. During her studies, she conducted research on individual differences in emotional understanding and expression. Lisa’s current research is focused on understanding how people become catalysts of change in the workplace, and the primary levers for success in coaching. Her education, and research are met with her keen business experience and acumen. These three disciplines fostered her groundbreaking developments in coaching with ROI.
For over 18 years Lisa has been coaching individuals in effecting positive change. Her expertise in talent development is based on more than 15 years’ experience in the printing and publishing, media and technology industries, as well as her consulting work with Fortune 500 companies. As head of Talent Management for Corbis, a Bill Gates’ privately owned global media company, Lisa designed and implemented leadership development and coaching programs to establish talent engagement and improve retention, while cultivating a talent pipeline.
Lisa’s passion to help others succeed extends from her professional life to her personal. She has created coaching programs for women transitioning out of poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, and prison, and continues to be a mentor for emerging coaches in their professional development. Her current pro bono work includes evaluating the impact of the International Coaching Federation Foundation’s coaching work in collaboration with the United Nations.
Session length: 45 minutes
Have you ever wondered why some coaching engagements are more successful than others? While the experience of coaching can be positive, not all coaching pays off.
As coaches, we are uniquely passionate about developing positive change in people. Yet, many coaches and coaching organizations resist capturing deeper, more meaningful measures of impact through traditional evaluation methods, riddled with concern that their results won’t illustrate significant financial impact.
To create maximum impact in others, we must first understand the ‘why’ and ‘how’ behind what exactly leads to change. Measurement, research, and evidence reveal powerful insights illuminating the path to success.
In this session, we’ll talk in-depth about the existing research and evidenced-based approaches in behavioral science, behavior change, clinical psychology, and neuroscience that inform our thinking about what creates coaching related change. We’ll share our experience about what moves coaching from change to impact, and you’ll gain practical ideas you can immediately apply to your coaching to ensure your coaching leads to measurable impact.
Knowing what makes a difference, makes all the difference.
1. Learn why not all coaching pays off
2. A framework to ensure coaching impact
3. Learn 3 immediate steps you can take today to ensure your coaching creates success
Session length: 90 minutes
Until recently, solid data on the financial impact of coaching has been limited to a handful of studies. That’s no longer the case.
Now, key evidence-based insights have emerged, highlighting in detail how coaching-related change leads to powerful financial impact.
In this session, we’ll talk in-depth about our learnings from more than 25 Coaching with ROI papers and case studies. Leveraging data collected by coaches worldwide, we’ll present evidence and insights gained supporting existing research about what exactly creates change and leads to financial impact. We’ll share authentic coaching narratives, citing real-world experiences outside of a laboratory setting, highlighting how to generate meaningful impact for your clients and their organizations.
Gain practical tips from coaches worldwide, immediately applicable to your coaching. Learn constructive methods to ensure your coaching translates into creating change and delivering financial impact that you will be proud to share.
Knowing what makes a difference, makes all the difference.
1. The top five insights from coaches who capture coaching-related change and financial impact data
2. How real word research supports existing academic research… or not
3. Potential trouble spots to avoid
4. Learn three immediate steps you can take today to ensure your coaching leads to financial impact
Session length: 90 minutes
Until recently, solid data on the financial impact of coaching has been limited to a handful of studies. That’s no longer the case.
Now, key evidence-based insights have emerged, highlighting in detail how coaching-related change leads to powerful financial impact.
In this session, we’ll talk in-depth about our learnings from more than 25 Coaching with ROI papers and case studies. Leveraging data collected by coaches worldwide, we’ll present evidence and insights gained supporting existing research about what exactly creates change and leads to financial impact. We’ll share authentic coaching narratives, citing real-world experiences outside of a laboratory setting, highlighting how to generate meaningful impact for your clients and their organizations.
Gain practical tips from coaches worldwide, immediately applicable to your coaching. Learn constructive methods to ensure your coaching translates into creating change and delivering financial impact that you will be proud to share.
Knowing what makes a difference, makes all the difference.
1. The top five insights from coaches who capture coaching-related change and financial impact data
2. How real word research supports existing academic research… or not
3. Potential trouble spots to avoid
4. Learn three immediate steps you can take today to ensure your coaching leads to financial impact