About

Hi, I’m Elizabeth

I’m a consultant, writer, and training creator who helps organizations drive emotional engagement. 

My clients include DraftKings, Hilton, Thyssenkrupp, and numerous Berkshire  Hathaway organizations. I’ve designed programs for senior leaders, frontline managers, and entry-level teammates.

My new book, Leading Yourself, is about creating meaning, joy, and opportunities at work, even when your job isn’t perfect. 

I’m also the co-author of Selling with Noble Purpose and write for Harvard Business Review. My LinkedIn Learning courses on Leading without Formal Authority, Finding Your Purpose at Work, and Leading Yourself have helped over 2 million learners. A number that makes me feel both grateful and weird.

I have an undergraduate degree in advertising, a Master’s in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, and am currently a fellow at the Institute of Coaching, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School.

In addition to being a mega nerd, I’m a toddler-mom and amateur interior designer. Oh, and I have a lot of tattoos.

Elizabeth Lotardo with shoulder-length blonde hair, smiling, wearing a black leather jacket, white top, and blue jeans.

Praise

  • “Elizabeth Lotardo’s action-oriented approach inspires teammates to create their own fulfillment.”

    — Hubert Joly, former Best Buy CEO and Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School

  • "Her work has been a game-changer for our organization! Elizabeth’s training had a significant positive impact on our financial results.Her work has been a game-changer for our organization! Elizabeth’s training had a significant positive impact on our financial results."

    — Rob Davis, Training Coordination Manager at ThyssenKrupp Materials NA

  • “The investment we made is delivering a tenfold return in our ability to attract top talent, grow our customer base, and establish greater competitive differentiation in the market.”

    — Doug Williams, CEO, Atlantic Capital Bank

  • "She makes complex ideas easy to follow. The actionable and practical techniques she shared clearly stemmed from her rich experience, rather than just theoretical knowledge. She received an impressive 9.24/10 rating from our audience consisting of business leaders & executive coaches"

    — Dominik Bortas, Membership Manager at Coaching.com

  • "Elizabeth is engaging, enlightening and in-depth. She’s a joy to watch"

    — Paul Petrone, Editor, Linkedin

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