Lisa D. Foster, Leadership Coaching & Training

I work with experienced leaders who are performing well—and who know they need new skills to reach their next inflection point.

My clients are seeking increased visibility, broader scope, or higher-stakes decisions. They understand that intelligence and hard work alone won’t get them there. They want to show up differently—especially when the stakes are high and ambiguity increases.

They want to be seen as ready for promotion. That means stronger leadership presence, clearer decision making under pressure, and the ability to lead other leaders effectively as scale expands.

For more than 8 years, I’ve coached leaders—particularly in biotech and pharma—as they step into bigger roles, manage other leaders, and navigate enterprise-level decisions.

On average, my clients move into their next role within 12 months. Many see meaningful increases in scope, influence, or compensation—not because they worked harder, but because they learned how to lead at a higher level.

From experience, I’ve observed that most leaders stall not because they lack strength — but because one skill lags behind the rest.

If you’re curious where you might be getting stuck—or what will matter most at your next level—I offer a short Leadership Skills Audit to help you see clearly where to focus next.

Trusted by leaders at:
Citi • L’Oréal • Northeastern University • Teradyne • Ginko Bioworks • Emergent BioSolutions (makers of Narcan)

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