We help executive teams lead smarter, faster, and together — especially when the stakes are high.
What We Believe
When team alignment is assumed and tough conversations don’t happen, big initiatives come in off-timeline and past budget…if they finish at all. Often, valuable talent is lost in the messy middle and the organization’s reputation, market positioning and profitability is damaged.
We believe the real work of leadership (and successful initiatives) is in how teams navigate pressure, make decisions, and hold each other accountable. The people side of change isn’t soft. It’s essential, and often the biggest reason transformation stalls. Change is never easy, but we help it suck less.
At LIS, we exist to help organizations to achieve higher profitability, build a resilient, high-trust culture, and do important work while creating 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’re proud to be a certified woman-owned business creating impact in our worlds.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
United Way of North Florida
We're passionate about making a difference in our communities.
Jacksonville-based non-profits we actively support:
MEET OUR TEAM
Leila Ansart
CEO
Meet Leila Ansart - Founder, Executive Strategist, Conversation Instigator
Great leadership changes everything. It fuels culture, drives results, and pulls people toward what matters—even under pressure. The best leaders don’t avoid the hard conversations—they lean into them. That’s how you build a strong bottom line and a resilient, engaged team at the same time.
Clients say I bring sharp insight, a calm sense of urgency, and questions that uncover the real issues—especially the ones no one’s naming. My proprietary Listening Tour process gets to the heart of what’s holding teams back, while our advisory and development work ensures leadership becomes a lever for scale—not a barrier to it.
Beyond LIS, I’m a 2025 LLS Visionary of the Year, board member for Elevate Women, proud supporter of Rethreaded, golf enthusiast, and a beach-based hiker who’s forever drawn to the mountains. Also a tech-forward, AI-curious strategist who believes great leadership makes everything else possible—from smarter organizations to stronger communities.
ASSOCIATE LIS ADVISORS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Antonio I. Cortés, Ph.D.
Executive Strategist | Risk-Management Advisor
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.
OUR CORE VALUES
Acting with Integrity means:
Deliver on promises
Take personal responsibility
Choose a growth mindset
Delight the Customer means:
Think outside the box
Speak simply; no jargon
Celebrate wins & make it fun
Embrace Diversity means:
Celebrate and leverage our superpowers
Welcome all perspectives
Actively seek feedback
Make an Impact means:
Go beyond checking the box
Improve day-to-day workplace cultures
People-centric perspective
Level-Up the Experience means:
Recognize & value our partners
Celebrate growth
Prioritize gratitude
Have fun!
Leadership Impact Strategies
Headquartered in Jacksonville FL
904-419-9652