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We're the go-to experts team leaders call to rapidly boost alignment, accountability and execution

About Us

What We Believe

Though AI has increased the opportunity for efficiencies, the humans at the heart of relationships and strategic work dramatically affect every initiative's results. When team alignment is assumed and tough accountability conversations don’t happen, important initiatives are slowed …if they finish at all.

We believe the real work of leadership is to ensure their teams know how to effectively navigate pressure, make decisions, and hold each other accountable - without micro-managing.  The people side of transformations is often the biggest reason transformations get stuck, and we are a trusted resource for leaders who need an outside perspective to diagnose the root issue, navigate the messy middle and strengthen their team, so they can perform at their very best (and still like and trust each other). 
 

At LIS, we exist to help organizations to increase accountability, alignment and execution so they can increase results and profitability and create meaningful impact in their market and communities. 

Our dedicated, expert team has collectively served in various consulting capacities for over a century. We’ve been learning, laughing and growing for nearly that long. We get it --change is never easy, but we help it suck less. 

We’re proud to be a certified woman-owned business collectively creating impact in our worlds.

Community Impact

We're passionate about making a difference in our communities.

Jacksonville-based non-profits we actively support:

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Meet Our Team

Meet Leila Ansart - Founder, Executive Strategist, Globally Certified Executive Coach + Conversation Instigator

After 15 years working with leaders across advisory and coaching roles, the last four have pulled Leila squarely into the work she finds most consequential: what happens inside leadership teams when alignment and execution break down.

Leila has an knack for quickly building trust, getting to the root of a situation and developing solutions that honor each client's situation, values and profitability goals.  She's moves deftly between considering human factors and understanding the importance of business metrics when improving team culture and managing change.  


Clients say Leila Ansart brings sharp insight, a calm sense of urgency, humor and questions that uncover the real issues, especially the ones no one’s naming. 

Associate LIS Advisors

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DR. BONNIE WILSON, PCC

Executive Advisor: Healthcare and Higher Ed | Executive Coach

Dr. Bonnie Wilson’s 20 year background in healthcare leadership, along with her infectious sense of humor have positioned her to be a trusted advisor to healthcare, tech and higher education leaders within organizations across the country.

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KRISTY BUSIJA, ACC, BCC

Executive Coach | Inclusivity Champion | Award-Winning Leadership Programs

Kristy helps organizations achieve transformative organizational culture change that is rooted in behavioral science, and measured with robust metrics to determine ROI. With a comprehensive background in leadership and team development, she’s been involved in international executive development for more than 20 years.

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JONAH LARKIN

Executive Coach | Surfer & Adventure-Lover

Jonah has worked with top athletes and executives, leading them toward peak performance and self-awareness. He is a skilled facilitator who helps clients manage disruption, amplify their influence and liberate unrealized value for client’s companies.

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COURTNEY KENT, PCC

Executive Coach | CPA

Courtney coaches leaders from Fortune 500 companies on leadership presence, strategic communication, executive presentations, team engagement and building influence. Her perspective as a CPA (non practicing) brings clear business insights to client organizations.

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HAYLEY DENNIS, PCC

Executive Coach | Caribbean Island Enthusiast

For 20+ years, Hayley has been passionate about helping leaders communicate effectively and build strong company cultures. Hayley focuses her work on finance, manufacturing and tech companies.

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ANGELA TIMBERLAKE

Executive Coach | NonProfit Founder

Angela has led in various chapters, from government and corporate to non-profit leadership roles. Her experienced and strategic voice when navigating politics and her focus on your leadership brand are key strengths that she brings to clients.

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COLLEEN BYERS, JD, MBA, ACC

Executive Coach | Consultant | Yoga Teacher

Colleen L. Byers, a lawyer in private practice for 15+ years, has litigated complex business, trust, estate, fiduciary and professional liability disputes. As an executive coach, she combines her areas of expertise to assist clients to perform at high levels.

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PRITESH V. SHAH, MS, MBA, PCC

Executive & Leadership Coach | Consultant | Fan of Cricket and Life-long Learning

Pritesh serves as a strategic consultant to boards and executives to help them embrace uncertainties with courage. He’s worked with a range of industries, including life sciences, pharmaceutical, medical devices, professional and IT industries.

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CYNTHI KNIGHT

Executive Coach | Consultant

Cynthi is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional through the Society for Human Resource Management, and specializing in Leadership Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Management, Performance Management and Career Transition.

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Antonio I. Cortés, Ph.D.

Recently retired from the U.S. Federal Government, Dr. Cortés specializes in uncovering the human and organizational factors underlying complex socio-technical challenges. His bilingual expertise and multicultural perspective, having lived in 6 countries and traveled to 75, enables him to navigate diverse regulatory landscapes while fostering innovation with emerging technologies.

Executive Strategist | Risk-Management Advisor

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Delight the customer means:

  • Think outside the box

  • Speak simply; no jargon

  • Celebrate wins & make it fun

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  • Go beyond checking the box

  • Improve day-to-day workplace cultures

  • People-centric perspective

Our Core Values

Acting with integrity means

  • Deliver on promises

  • Take personal responsibility

  • Choose a growth mindset

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Embrace diversity means:

  • Celebrate and leverage our superpowers

  • Welcome all perspectives

  • Actively seek feedback

Make an impact means:

Level-up the experience means:

  • Recognize & value our partners

  • Celebrate growth

  • Prioritize gratitude

  • Have fun!

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