Lisa Pfister

MBA, MAC

Hey, I'm Lisa

Lisa Pfister is a Leadership and Life coach based in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in helping executives, leaders, and high-achieving professionals develop the emotional resilience, relational awareness, and leadership presence needed to thrive in demanding environments.

Through Present Process Coaching, Lisa works with individuals who want to strengthen their leadership while also improving their well-being, relationships, and sense of purpose.

Her approach integrates executive leadership coaching, relational development, and emotional wellness strategies to help professionals navigate the pressures of leadership without losing connection with themselves or others.

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Professional Background

Lisa brings more than 20 years of global corporate experience, including 12 years in enterprise project management, where she led complex initiatives, collaborated with senior leadership, and worked within high-performance corporate environments.

She earned her MBA in Business Administration and Management, building deep expertise in organizational dynamics, strategic leadership, and business systems.

Later, Lisa pursued a deeper focus on human development and earned her Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) in 2021. She served as a Licensed Professional Counselor, supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges.

This combination of corporate leadership experience and counseling expertise gives Lisa a unique perspective as a leadership and wellness coach for professionals.

Leadership Coaching for High Achievers

Lisa specializes in coaching high-achieving professionals, including:

• Executives and senior leaders

• Corporate professionals navigating demanding careers

• Entrepreneurs and founders

• Professionals seeking deeper meaning and personal growth

Having spent decades in corporate environments herself, Lisa understands the hidden pressures of leadership, including burnout, relational strain, and the internal cost of sustained high performance.

The Present Process Coaching Model

Lisa’s coaching work is built around the Present Process Model, a framework designed to help leaders and professionals develop the internal capacity required for healthy leadership and relational well-being.

The model focuses on helping individuals:

• Regulate emotional responses and stress

• Stay relational during conflict and pressure

• Strengthen leadership presence and communication

• Develop healthy boundaries and relational awareness

• Lead from grounded identity and personal values

• Build sustainable rhythms for work and life

This approach allows professionals to move beyond simply managing stress and begin developing deeper emotional resilience, relational intelligence, and leadership effectiveness.