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What clients say

Whether I'm coaching one-on-one, facilitating a leadership workshop, or partnering with an organization to build stronger teams, my goal is always the same: create meaningful learning experiences that lead to lasting change. Here's what clients, colleagues, and leaders have shared about working with me.

Leadership & learning

I couldn't have asked for a better facilitator. Her expertise, strategic thinking, and commitment to creating an impactful, engaging learning experience made all the difference.

Ben RussoPeople, Culture & Employee Experience Leader

Lisa is a rare combination of creative and systems-oriented, playful and professional, empathetic and strategic.

Tania LunaCo-founder, LifeLabs Learning

Lisa creates a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels seen and valued. Her warmth and expertise make a profound difference.

Priscila BalaVice Chair, LifeLabs Learning

Lisa balances care with accountability in changing environments. Her team consistently shares how caring she is, how well she listens, and how she helps them become more impactful.

McKendree Hickory, PhDHead of Coaching, NextArrow

Lisa was an outstanding leader who championed her team, listened deeply, and made every person feel heard.

Katya Davydova, MSOD, ACCLeadership Coach & Facilitator

Workshops & facilitation

Lisa exceeded our expectations. She had the group out of their seats, learning, laughing, and bonding. Her sessions were the highlights of our two-day retreat.

Wendy HansonExecutive Coach, National Speakers Association

Our team had the best time. Honestly, it was the most memorable and most fun staff retreat in our organization's history.

Julia ChanChildren's Hospital Oakland

The clear directive from my team... it had to be fun. Lisa Safran surpassed my expectations in delivering an actionable and practical strategy for internal communications while bringing the team together with lots of laughter.

Deborah ChilversDeputy Director of Communications, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

Lisa's workshop was engaging, unique, and fun. She creates a comfortable and welcoming space that builds trust, collaboration, and confidence.

Amanda CoopersmithParity Professional Program (P3)

From the moment Lisa took the stage, attendees were engaged. She filled the hour with compelling stories, inspired ideas, and interactive activities that left everyone with valuable takeaways.

Linda Rimac ColbergWriter & Communications Professional

Lisa has exceptional skills at leading people to take action and engage. Our members were laughing, learning, and fully participating.

Greg JonesFounder, North Bay Networking Group

Lisa's workshop brought everyone alive with energy. Her fun professionalism gets results that exceed expectations.

E. Tyree JohnsonToastmasters Speaker

Coaching

Lisa's coaching catapulted me from being uncomfortable speaking in front of small groups to loving the opportunity to present to audiences of more than 200.

Jacqueline J.

My time with Lisa was the best investment I ever made. I am now confident, relaxed, and playfully engaging when connecting with others.

Summer M.

Lisa helped me become a more confident and grounded presenter. My workshop would not have come to fruition without her.

Jeff Stoffer, CFA, CFP®

Her exercises were unconventional, effective, and fun. I highly recommend Lisa for helping anyone unleash creativity and confidence.

M.J.

Before working with Lisa, I struggled to organize my ideas into a workshop. By the end of our session I had clarity, direction, and a wealth of creative ideas.

Shannon PressonAuthor

Lisa is gentle in her coaching, genuinely caring, and remarkably creative. She helped me discover my own potential in ways I still use today.

S.N.

Speaking & executive presence

Lisa and her team helped Microsoft Evangelists become better presenters, engage audiences more effectively, and think on their feet with confidence.

Vanessa DiazMicrosoft

Lisa's training helped our team develop greater confidence, stronger listening skills, and practical techniques for thinking on our feet in high-pressure situations.

Jacqueline OurngSephora Collection Education

Lisa is one of a rarer breed. Her passion for the subject draws in the student, putting them at ease and willing them to discover or develop their deep-seated ability. For me it has been a real pleasure attending one of Lisa's courses and I would jump at the opportunity to work with her again in the future.

Daniel SullivanGlobal Vice President Support, Illumio

Creativity, confidence & communication

Lisa is one of those rare talents who combines creativity, practical tools, and experiential learning to transform how people communicate, collaborate, and lead.

Judy FrankExecutive Coach

Lisa intuitively guides people beyond their comfort zone in ways that are both fun and transformational.

Jennifer Martin