“Most leaders don’t need to do more; they need to pause long enough for clarity to return”
— Lisa Kjellström
Lisa is a speaker and leadership coach working at the intersection of emotional intelligence, presence, and human-centered communication.
Her work helps leaders slow down in a world that rarely stops moving - so they can think clearly, lead intentionally, and reconnect to what matters most.
Through keynotes, workshops, and coaching, she helps leaders pause on purpose and show up with clarity, steadiness, and depth.
Pause, On Purpose: Lisa shares ideas on leadership, attention, and where you’ll find her next…
Lisa Kjellstrom will speak on Giving and Receiving feedback at the Ohio Animal Federation
Lisa Kjellstrom will speak at this year’s California Special Districts Association Annual Conference
Lisa Kjellstrom retreats with the Reflection Institute in Chicago - check out a video of the experience!
Lisa Kjellstrom partnered with CPS HR Consulting to write a reflective piece on how SMORs (Small Moments of Reflection) can change how you lead - check it out!
Lisa Kjellstrom will speak at the PSHRA annual summer conference in Independence, Ohio on July 9 on the topic of Being the Steady Center: Leading Teams Through Uncertainty
Reflecting on Yes and No as it relates to leadership development, career advancement, and energy protection. How comfortable are you with your Yes? Your No?
Lisa Kjellstrom partners with Decker Communications on a 2-Day Communicate to Influence program in her hometown of Chicago, Illinois
Lisa Kjellstrom reflects on slowing down in life on the road - creating spaces and places for ‘hotel picnics’!
The most influential communicators aren't always the loudest voices in the room. They're the leaders who help others feel heard, understood, and valued.
That's the focus of my upcoming webinar - sign up today!
Every retreat leaves me with the same reminder:
When we create space to pause on purpose, we often find the clarity we've been too busy to hear. Grateful for the leaders who showed up fully, trusted the process, and reminded me yet again why this work matters.
One of the most common communication challenges I hear from leaders is: "I shared the information...why didn't it stick?"
The reality is that information alone rarely creates connection. Stories help people understand why something matters. They create meaning, build trust, and make messages memorable.
Lisa Kjellstrom writes on leadership and anchoring in your ‘why’ to live in to your leadership legacy
Lisa Kjellström visited Barcelona with a group of fellow leadership development facilitators to pause on purpose together.
Leadership facilitator, strategist, and coach Lisa Kjellstrom will be speaking at this year’s Total Rewards conference in San Antonio, TX. Join her and join the conversation!
I’m speaking at World at Work’s Total Rewards ‘26 Event in San Antonio, TX - hope to see you there!
Grateful for the opportunity to lead a recent webinar on Storytelling in the Public Sector - a topic close to my heart.
Lisa Kjellstrom reflects on life on the road and the leadership choices we make…