Lisa Gunther, EdD

OD & Leadership Development Strategist • The Facilitation Doctor

Tampa Bay Area, Florida

Bio: Dr. Lisa Gunther is an organizational development strategist, leadership development expert, and executive coach with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations build high-performing teams and future-ready leaders. She has led OD, talent development, and executive coaching functions across healthcare, financial services, retail, higher education, and global professional services, delivering measurable results such as double-digit gains in executive team effectiveness, 90–98% retention of high-potential talent, and significant increases in internal promotions. Lisa has built and scaled internal OD consulting teams, designed more than 20 multi-modal leadership development programs, and coached leaders from the C-suite to the frontline. Known for blending evidence-based frameworks with practical, people-centered solutions, she specializes in Appreciative Inquiry, strength-based leadership, and leader-as-coach development. A trusted advisor and master facilitator, she partners with organizations to align people strategy with business strategy, strengthen leadership pipelines, and guide teams through seasons of growth, transition, and transformation.

Areas of Expertise: Leadership Development • Executive Coaching • Talent Strategy • Succession Planning • Organizational Design • Change Management • Psychological Safety • Team Effectiveness • Appreciative Inquiry • Strength-Based Leadership

Industries Served: Healthcare, Financial Services, Higher Education, Professional Services, Retail

Certifications: Priceless! Leadership (Workshop, Executive Retreat, Train-the-Trainer, Certifiably Priceless! Organizational Certification) • DiSC • Hogan • MBTI • CliftonStrengths • Appreciative Inquiry • TalentSmart EQ

Sample Keynote Topics: The Alignment Advantage: Building Teams That Row in the Same Direction • Coaching Leaders for Impact: How Coaching Cultures Strengthen Trust, Talent, and Performance

Facilitates: Professional

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Email: lisagunther510@gmail.com