Helping Leaders Lead with Clarity, Confidence, and Purpose

Helping Leaders Lead
with Clarity, Confidence,
and Purpose

Helping Leaders Lead with Clarity, Confidence, and Purpose

Coaching for religious and nonprofit professionals navigating transition, growth, and change

Coaching for Jewish and nonprofit
professionals navigating transition, growth, and institutional change

Coaching for religious and nonprofit professionals navigating transition, growth, and change

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Experience you can trust. Insights you can use.

Experience you can trust.
Insights you can use.

I am a high-energy, intuitive leader with expertise in organizational management, human resources, institutional advancement, and strategic planning.

As a coach, I help individuals and teams identify solutions to organizational challenges, anticipate stress points, and build alignment among key stakeholders.

Drawing on 25+ years of board leadership and nonprofit management, I help leaders gain clarity and confidence by simplifying complex dynamics and offering concrete, actionable solutions. My coaching is grounded in deep listening, quick diagnosis, and empowering clients to move toward thoughtful, effective action.

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Clarity. Confidence. Strategy.
Coaching leaders to thrive through change.

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My Approach to Coaching

My Approach to Coaching

I offer flexible virtual coaching — from single sessions to focused series to ongoing partnerships.

For individuals, I combine practical career support (resumes, interviews, and job strategy) with big-picture coaching around leadership, priorities, and work-life balance.

For organizations, I guide leaders and teams through times of transition, helping them design sustainable strategies for growth and change.

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In my coaching practice:

In my coaching practice:

In my coaching practice:

I listen without judgment



I ask powerful, catalytic questions



I ask powerful,
catalytic questions



I help clients connect insight to action



I help clients connect
insight to action



I understand your context and goals



I understand your
context and goals



I build trust and psychological safety



I build trust and
psychological safety



I empower, rather than prescribe


I empower, rather
than prescribe

I bring the value of lived leadership experience and deep sector expertise.

I bring the value of lived leadership experience and deep sector expertise.

I excel as a coach because in addition to all of the above,
I bring the added value of lived leadership
experience and sector-specific expertise.

Coaching That Meets You Where You Are

Coaching That Meets
You Where You Are

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Personal Coaching

A sounding board for life’s transitions — personal or professional. Together, we clarify challenges, identify opportunities, and move toward meaningful solutions.

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Career Coaching

From long-term career strategy to practical support like resumes and interview prep, I help individuals and search committees navigate the hiring process with confidence.

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Leadership Coaching

We clarify your leadership style, strengthen management skills, and anticipate the challenges that come with guiding others.

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Organizational and Board Transformation

I bring an experienced outside perspective to help leadership teams navigate change, align around shared goals, and unlock new possibilities.

Testimonials

Testimonials

“New to board leadership, Lisa helped me with the synergy of strategic institutional needs alongside a volunteer board of varied skills and agendas.”

– Board chair

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“Lisa is a focused listener who helped me identify solutions to my workplace conflicts.”

– Synagogue Executive Director

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“I gained greater understanding about my work style and ultimately a better relationship with my work team after working with Lisa”

- Clergy person

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“Lisa helped me successfully navigate a path to new employment so that I found a workplace that reflected my values and supported my professional and personal needs.”

– Clergy person

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Ready to Start the Conversation?

Ready to Start the Conversation?

Coaching begins with a conversation. Let's explore how I can support you or your organization.

Coaching begins with a conversation.
Let's explore how I can support
you or your organization.

Coaching begins with a conversation.
Let's explore how I can support you or your organization.

Schedule a free 20-minute discovery call. Reach out using the form below or email me directly at lisamess8@gmail.com

Schedule a free 20-minute discovery call. Reach out using the form below or email me directly at lisamess8@gmail.com

Lisa Messinger
lisamess8@gmail.com
914-522-3908
www.lisamessinger.com


© 2025 Lisa Messinger Coaching

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Lisa Messinger
lisamess8@gmail.com
914-522-3908
www.lisamessinger.com


© 2025 Lisa Messinger Coaching

Designed and Hosted by Mike Stein Design

Lisa Messinger
lisamess8@gmail.com
914-522-3908
www.lisamessinger.com


© 2025 Lisa Messinger Coaching

Designed and Hosted by Mike Stein Design