

Lisa Blanton, MBA, SHRM-SCP
Engage in transformative group learning experiences that foster psychological safety, build connections, and empower teams to achieve goals while gaining valuable insights into themselves and others.

Lisa Blanton is a speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. As a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience in corporate roles, including COO, CFO, and CHRO, and 13 years as a business owner. She specializes in guiding leadership teams to achieve exceptional results by aligning strategy, operations, and people relationships, with a focus on cultivating organizational success and a thriving workplace culture.
Lisa’s approach is both transformative and practical. She equips teams with proven systems and tools to foster alignment in their vision, gain traction to execute goals, and build a cohesive, high-performing leadership team. Attendees of Lisa’s sessions engage in powerful group learning experiences that foster psychological safety, build meaningful connections, and empower teams to achieve impactful goals while gaining invaluable insights into themselves and others.
Lisa’s dedication to professional growth and community is evident in her volunteer leadership roles. As Co-Director of Certification for Texas SHRM and a long-time Austin SHRM board member, Lisa has influenced the professional journeys of countless HR leaders. Her SHRM-SCP certification and MBA in Organizational Studies further reflect her commitment to excellence in business and people operations.
An expert in strategic planning, ownership transitions, and change management, Lisa’s passion lies in helping organizations navigate challenges, achieve clarity, and unlock potential. Her relatable, results-driven style ensures her insights resonate, leaving audiences inspired and equipped to elevate their workplace dynamics.
When Lisa isn’t empowering teams, she enjoys cheering on Texas A&M sports, traveling, and solving true crime mysteries from her recliner. Her core values—help first, do the right thing, deliver on promises, embrace growth, and stay humbly confident—underscore everything she does.
Lisa Blanton is a speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. As a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience in corporate roles, including COO, CFO, and CHRO, and 13 years as a business owner. She specializes in guiding leadership teams to achieve exceptional results by aligning strategy, operations, and people relationships, with a focus on cultivating organizational success and a thriving workplace culture.
Lisa’s approach is both transformative and practical. She equips teams with proven systems and tools to foster alignment in their vision, gain traction to execute goals, and build a cohesive, high-performing leadership team. Attendees of Lisa’s sessions engage in powerful group learning experiences that foster psychological safety, build meaningful connections, and empower teams to achieve impactful goals while gaining invaluable insights into themselves and others.
Lisa’s dedication to professional growth and community is evident in her volunteer leadership roles. As Co-Director of Certification for Texas SHRM and a long-time Austin SHRM board member, Lisa has influenced the professional journeys of countless HR leaders. Her SHRM-SCP certification and MBA in Organizational Studies further reflect her commitment to excellence in business and people operations.
An expert in strategic planning, ownership transitions, and change management, Lisa’s passion lies in helping organizations navigate challenges, achieve clarity, and unlock potential. Her relatable, results-driven style ensures her insights resonate, leaving audiences inspired and equipped to elevate their workplace dynamics.
When Lisa isn’t empowering teams, she enjoys cheering on Texas A&M sports, traveling, and solving true crime mysteries from her recliner. Her core values—help first, do the right thing, deliver on promises, embrace growth, and stay humbly confident—underscore everything she does.
Communication in the Workplace - What's Your Style?
Format: 90-120 minutes workshop
This program is perfect for:
- Leaders of people in organizations
- Teams who need to navigate growth and change management
The audience will leave with:
- Discovering how personal communication styles influence how people are motivated and then identify theirs and others’ personal communication styles using behavioral...
Strategic Work of Leaders – Master What’s Critical
Format: 2 – 4 hours workshop
This program is perfect for:
- Leaders of organizations
- Teams who need to navigate growth and change management
The audience will leave with:
• Understanding of strengths and how to overcome challenges to improve leadership effectiveness.
• Commitment regarding the future state of the team or organization.
• Development of...
Unlocking Team Potential: from dysfunction to cohesion
Format: 90-120 minutes workshop
This program is perfect for:
- Leaders of people in organizations
- Teams who need to navigate growth and change management
The audience will leave with:
- Learn a model for organizational culture including the values, beliefs, and activities associated with building trust.
- Recognize the power of vulnerability-based trust...
