Professional Leadership & Coaching Excellence
Reviews
Lisa Portland
Recommendations
Lisa has played a vital part in the roll-out of coaching across the College. She is also a natural born coach – I know, I’ve been coached by her! Lisa’s enthusiasm is infectious and her energy is uplifting. Lisa has also worked with me on leadership development and on sourcing good quality coaching and leadership resources for our Leadership Academy. I highly recommend Lisa’s services to anyone and everyone!
Lisa brings clarity, direction, and a ton of practical ideas to the table — all tailored to your goals. She really listens to understand and offers support that will activates change. Highly recommend!
Lisa was an inspiring coach who helped guide me in my previous role and helped me broaden my skills set and prepare for the next step in my career.
I had the absolute pleasure of reconnecting with Lisa Portland for a coaching session recently, and I can honestly say it was one of the most energising and productive sessions I’ve ever had. Lisa has a rare ability to create space for clarity, direction, and bold action — all in under an hour!
From the moment we spoke, it was clear that coaching is both her passion and calling. Her experience from working in leadership within the education sector, was particularly helpful for me. She helped bring a wealth of ideas to the table, including guidance on online course creation, exploring new markets, and practical tools I could use. She even gave me connections to explore — both on LinkedIn and beyond. By the end of the session, I was filled with fresh ideas and excited about my career transition.
Lisa Portland
Recommendations
What stood out most was Lisa’s generosity with her knowledge and her belief in me and my potential. She didn’t just offer ideas — she listened, understood my goals, and tailored her suggestions in a way that made me feel empowered and ready to take action. She helped me reframe obstacles I’d been stuck on, suggesting creative solutions I wouldn’t have considered without her gentle guidance.
If you’re looking for a coach who combines strategic thinking, deep empathy, and real-world experience, Lisa is it. Whether you’re navigating change, building a new offer, or simply need a confidence boost, Lisa brings clarity and momentum. She doesn’t just inspire — she activates.
I can’t recommend her enough.
Lisa has delivered the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) Subject Learning Coach training on occasion for the Westminster Partnership Centre for Excellence in Teacher Training (CETT). On all occasions, Lisa has been pro-active and diligent in her planning. Her trainee coaches have found her personable and sensitive to their needs. When presented with a challenge, Lisa has faced it and successfully managed it. This is an invaluable attribute for someone working in the Lifelong Learning Sector.
