Hi, I’m Elizabeth

I study what makes people step up at work — and I teach leaders and teams how to make that happen more often.

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

I speak at conferences and corporate events on leadership, engagement, and what it actually takes to build teams that don't need hand-holding.

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

I’m also write for Harvard Business Review and my LinkedIn Learning courses 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.
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Nice things people say about me…

  • Elizabeth has a rare ability to take big, meaningful ideas and translate them into practical, everyday leadership actions. You don't just listen to her, you walk away reflecting, motivated, and ready to put what you learned into practice.

    Alan Jackson, the State of Missouri

  • The workshop was engaging, inspiring, and practical all at the same time. From the very first conversation to the post-workshop reinforcement, you could see the genuine care she has for people's growth. I would highly recommend Elizabeth for any development program partnership.

    Kristi Kinn, Human Resources, Nationwide

  • 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

  • We received great feedback on Leading Yourself. Elizabeth's ability to connect to the audience made the session both informative and memorable. I highly recommend Elizabeth because of her engaging delivery and insightful expertise.List Item

    Matt Wilcox, EVP, Encova Insurance

  • 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

  • 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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