Liz is a seasoned leader with a rich background in organizational leadership and managing change. With a Doctorate in
Organizational Change and Leadership, MBA in Strategy and Innovation Management, a PMP, PMI-ACP certifications, she
brings over fifteen years of experience in guiding teams through transformative changes, particularly in the technology,
consulting, and energy sectors.
Specializing in leading organizations through transitions, such as mergers and acquisitions, Liz adeptly balances the need for
strategic change with employee well-being. Her approach is marked by a keen understanding of how to maintain morale and
engagement during these critical times, making her an ideal guide for companies navigating similar challenges.
Liz's research in self-efficacy and her strategies to mitigate voluntary attrition during corporate changes help her drive
change that is effective and mitigates people risks. She offers insights into how empowering employees can lead to increased
retention and a more resilient workforce, especially during periods of transition.
Booking Opportunities:
- Keynote Talks & Workshops: Liz is available for engaging and insightful keynote talks and
workshops. Her sessions are particularly beneficial for organizations looking to navigate
change smoothly and build strong, adaptable teams. - Leadership Coaching: Liz offers coaching sessions tailored to individual needs, ideal for
leaders and managers seeking to enhance their skills in leading teams through change. - Organizational Change Management: Liz's expertise in managing transitions and reducing
voluntary attrition during mergers and acquisitions makes her workshops highly valuable for
companies undergoing such changes.
Liz delivers extremely
valuable content taught
in an engaging way.
— Workshop Participant
Meet Liz
- Leading Through Change: Strategies for managing
and leading teams effectively during periods of
significant organizational transition, such as
mergers and acquisitions.
- Resilient Leadership in Uncertain Times: Focuses
on developing leadership qualities that thrive in the
face of uncertainty and rapid change.
- Building High-Performance Teams: Techniques for
forming and nurturing teams that are adaptable,
innovative, and highly productive.
- Employee Development as a Retention Strategy:
How investing in employee growth and development
can be a key strategy in reducing turnover.
- The Future of Work: Agile, Flexible, and Employee-
Centric: Exploring trends in the future of work and
how organizations can adapt to remain relevant and
employee-friendly.
- Stop Surviving Change; Start Navigating it: Learn
a simple change framework and gain a tool kit for
strategic change.
Recent Talks & Workshops
Have an idea of where your team needs to grow? Reach out to Liz to learn about tailored training opportunities.
”Liz's energy and her commitment to creating an
engaging learning environment completely affected
our experience.” - 2019 Workshop Participant
Dr. Liz Lance is a keynote speaker, author, strategist and coach.
Speaking
Keynote Talks
Courses
Workshops
Dr. Liz Lance, a renowned keynote speaker,
excels in merging theoretical knowledge
with practical insights across People
Leadership, Human Resources, Self-
Efficacy, M&A, and Organizational
Transition. Her expertise in Leadership is
particularly notable, offering clear,
strategic insights and emphasizing
adaptability and continuous learning in a
fast-paced world. Her engaging and
accessible delivery of complex concepts
not only informs but also inspires her
audience, leaving them with valuable
knowledge and motivation.
Liz coaches teams and individuals in
identifying natural talents, superpowers
and competitive advantages and channel
that energy to achieve desired results. Key
focus areas include people, project, M&A
and organizational leadership with a
emphasis on emotional intelligence,
behaviors and motivators and team
dynamics. We use tools such as the DiSC,
9-box, Johari’s window and others to aid
leaders in not only setting goals, but
creating actionable plans to encourage
success.
Liz is an Adjunct Instructor at the
University of Portland’s Pamplin School of
Business Administration where she
teaches graduate courses in Leadership to
MBA students.
“Liz is an excellent instructor. Her
facilitation methods, communication style,
ability to connect with students,
organization, and how she leverages her
professional network to add value to the
classroom are clear strengths.”
- University of Portland MBA Student
Looking to evolve your organization without losing your best
people? Keep Your Best Players helps leaders unlock answers
to one of the most challenging threats to effective
organizational growth, leaders organizations through
change while trying to avoid unnecessary employee
attrition. If you want to move to the next stage while
maintaining your company’s talent, this book is a must-read.
Coming soon!
Books
The Change Cheat Code unlocks the secret to leading
transformation with confidence, using a proven, people-
first framework to turn resistance into momentum. With
practical strategies, real-world insights, and actionable
cheat codes, this book helps you navigate change
seamlessly and drive lasting success.
Coming soon!
Contact
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