Lisa Schafer
Professional Summary
Lisa is an experienced executive coach, facilitator and leadership development specialist with more than 20 years working across federal government, corporate and higher education environments. Her coaching reflects a deep understanding of how identity, emotion, values and mindset shape leadership behaviour and impact.
She creates reflective, psychologically safe spaces where clients can explore experiences, recognise patterns and develop more authentic and sustainable ways of working. Lisa partners with leaders stepping into bigger roles, navigating interpersonal challenges or seeking clarity about their leadership identity.
Her approach blends emotional intelligence, behavioural insight and values-led development. Lisa helps clients define what they want, understand what’s holding them back and build the confidence and capability to make meaningful, lasting change. Leaders describe her as warm, insightful and gently challenging, supporting greater presence, wellbeing and impact.
Focus Areas
- Leadership confidence and capability
- Emotional intelligence and interpersonal awareness
- Values-based and authentic leadership
- Communication, influence and difficult conversations
- Career development, identity and transition
- Wellbeing, resilience and sustainable performance
- Reflective practice and self-awareness
Experience Supporting
- Leaders across the APS seeking clarity, confidence and direction
- Individuals stepping into new, complex or high-pressure roles
- Professionals navigating career or identity transitions
- Teams improving communication, trust and collaboration
- Individuals seeking support with confidence, self-belief or navigating interpersonal dynamics
- Public sector, education and corporate professionals
Sectors Experienced In
• Federal Government
• State and Territory Government
• Education and Training
• Corporate and Private Sector
• Not-for-Profit and Community Services
Qualifications & Accreditation
- Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership)
- Accredited coach training (various leadership and coaching frameworks)
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Extensive APS leadership and professional capability development
(Can be updated with more specific accreditations if provided.)
Frequently asked questions
Yes. All ASPL coaches hold recognised coaching credentials, such as ICF or equivalent, and meet professional standards for ethical practice and ongoing development.
Coaching involves confidential one-on-one sessions. The focus, pace and frequency are shaped around what you want to work on and what feels most helpful for you.
Yes. Coaching conversations are confidential and handled with care and respect.
Coaching is available both online and in person. We will work with you to find the format that feels most accessible and supportive for you.
We offer executive, leadership and career coaching, as well as coaching tosupport confidence, decision making, change and transitions at work and inlife.
Our coaches are experienced practitioners with backgrounds in leadership andcoaching. They are carefully selected and aligned with ASPL’s trauma-informed, evidence-based approach.
