I’m Lisa Chandler, founder of Beyond the Trees LLC. As a Board-Certified Coach (BCC) and leadership development consultant with over 15 years of experience in high-stakes environments, I bring a practical, systems-focused approach to leadership growth. I hold a master’s degree in counseling, a graduate certificate in workplace performance improvement, and certifications in GENOS emotional intelligence and profiles assessments.

Having led large initiatives within complex organizations, I understand how demanding these environments can be. I combine a practical approach to reducing reactivity, coaching, emotional intelligence, and performance improvement techniques to help leaders navigate competing priorities, reduce friction, and make sustainable progress.

My mission is to equip leaders like you to stop reacting, gain perspective, and lead with clarity—delivering tangible results for individuals, teams, and organizations. 

Working with Lisa was transformative in ways that are hard to put into words until you experience it yourself. Even though my circumstances did not change, I moved from feeling stuck to feeling hopeful and confident again. Lisa has an incredible ability to listen deeply, reflect things back with clarity and compassion, and help you see yourself and your path forward in an entirely new way.   

I had an exceptional coaching experience with Lisa. She consistently fostered open communication, self-reflection, exploration, and growth. Lisa created a safe, confidential environment where I felt genuinely supported in sharing vulnerabilities. Her approach empowered me to take full ownership of my development and identify solutions that were right for me. Through our coaching work, I built confidence, strengthened my organizational skills, and experienced significant growth as a leader. I continue to apply what I learned to stay grounded, manage overwhelm, and rely on others rather than trying to do everything myself. I also communicate more proactively and have moved beyond limiting beliefs that no longer support my effectiveness as a leader. 

During a time of considerable change and evolving expectations, Lisa Provided clarity, advocacy, and steady guidance. She championed her team while helping us navigate competing priorities with focus and professionalism. I would strongly recommend Lisa as a leadership coach and trusted advisor for organizations operating in complex environments. She has a distinct ability to develop other leaders, cultivate clarity amid uncertainty and strengthen teams through thoughtful, people-centered guidance. 

To schedule a strategy session and see if Beyond the Trees is right for you, follow me on LinkedIn or see the contact page.

Many leadership development programs focus on building skills, sharing frameworks, or increasing awareness. While those approaches have their place, they often fall short in the moments when leadership matters most—when pressure is high, priorities compete, and tough decisions need to be made.

My work is designed specifically for those moments. I help leaders and teams recognize and break free from the reactive patterns that keep them stuck in firefighting, second-guessing, or spinning in endless discussions. In complex environments, the challenge isn’t just how one leader thinks—it’s how these patterns ripple through teams and impact the wider system. Instead of piling on more theory, I offer practical tools to shift how leaders think and respond in real time, so progress doesn’t stall.