About me:

Why I like coaching:

Connections bring me meaning, and I appreciate that coaching allows me to make connections with others.

I love being able to have one on one or small group conversations with people, especially about important stuff like work, school, or family. I also like helping people discover what they want and what steps they need to take to make that happen.

My life:

I grew up in Fresno, California and came to Wisconsin in my late 20’s for work. Here, I met my husband and moved to Sun Prairie in 1999.

A couple of years later, we had twin sons and almost four years after that we had another son. They have all grown up and moved out. The twins are both firefighters and the youngest is in college.

What I like to do:

I love to garden, swim, play with our dog, hang out with friends and family, and read, mostly mystery novels. My husband and I like going to plays, hiking, doing home improvement projects, watching a little tv, road trips, and drinking coffee on the deck.

After I finished my coach’s training with Coaching4TodaysLeaders,
I became certified with the International Coaching Federation, ACC level, in 2021.
Since then, I have been coaching a variety of people and began Neurodiversity Coaching in 2023.

I have been supplementing my personal experiences with neurodiversity with practical knowledge and education.
I also hold certificates in Group Coaching, DIR (autism), and Positive Intelligence.

Christine:
Lisa Nelson worked with me through several big transitions that were changing almost every aspect of my life: career change, parenting, scheduling, finances, the selling of my home and moving. 
Lisa's thoughtful, stimulating and creative questions seemed to prompt answers within myself that resonated deeply.  She provided a beautiful safe space to explore options, ideas and feelings that led me to my own next steps.
I recommend coaching with Lisa to anyone going through a transition, as Lisa has a real gift and experience in supporting an individual's need for discernment, clarity and growth.

Joanne:
Lisa brings skill, creative thinking, and compassion to her coaching. Through her presence, she creates space to explore openly the gifts and challenges of a situation or idea, without judgement.

Judith:
I really appreciate Lisa’s ability to push my thinking and suggest some cues to take that thinking farther.

Coaches ask Questions

Coaches listen and ask questions, and you have to listen well to know what question might be helpful. Asking questions can help you get to the deeper issues in your life and help you experience the “ah ha” moments that can be so life changing.

Asking questions helps you find your own solutions to life’s challenges. How many times has someone said something powerfully helpful, but then we end up doing nothing with that learning? That’s because the experience is external. Finding your own answers is internal. It changes your perspective from the inside out.

It’s so much easier to integrate new revelations when you’ve discovered them for yourself. You have the wisdom you need, and you have the power to make the changes you are looking for in your life—whether those changes are in behavior or perspective. Coaches help by asking the questions that give you the space to look within.

Here are a few examples of coaching questions that can lead to that internal “ah ha” moment.

+What would happen if…?
+If x, y, or z were not an issue,
what would you like to do or see happen?
+What might get in the way? 
+What are some smaller steps you could take?
+Who can help you with this?
+What is energizing you going forward?

These questions may not seem powerful but asked in the right time and place, they are powerful and effective. If you try coaching, you’ll find out just how powerful and effective. Contact me if you’d like to hear more.

Benefits of Coaching for Adults with ADHD

1. Personalized Strategies: Coaches work with individuals to create tailored strategies that align with their specific needs, preferences, and goals.

2. Executive Functioning Support: Coaching can address challenges related to executive functioning, such as organization, time management, and task prioritization.

3. Goal Setting and Achievement: Coaching gives clients the time and space to set goals and develop step-by-step plans to achieve them.

4. Building Self-Awareness: Understanding one's strengths and challenges can empower individuals to make informed decisions and advocate for themselves.

5. Stress Management: Techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and feelings of overwhelm can be part of this process.

6. Communication Skills: Improving interpersonal skills and strategies for effective communication can enhance personal and professional relationships.

Key Elements of Life Coaching in general:

1. Goal Setting: Helping clients define clear attainable goals in various areas of their lives, such as career, relationships, health, or personal development.

2. Action Plans: Creating structured plans to achieve these goals, with specific steps and timelines.

3. Accountability: Providing regular check-ins and support to ensure clients stay on track with their plans.

4. Skill Building: Teaching practical skills and techniques for overcoming obstacles, managing time, and enhancing productivity.

5. Motivation and Encouragement: Offering encouragement and motivation to help clients stay focused and committed to their goals.

6. Self-Discovery: Facilitating self-reflection and insight to help clients understand their values, strengths, and areas for growth.