Helping Ambitious Women

As a life coach, I specialize in helping ambitious women working in male-dominated spaces who feel burnt out, overlooked, and disconnected from their passion and power. Through bespoke coaching, I’ll help you reconnect with your purpose, reclaim your voice, and build the clarity and confidence you need to thrive in your career without sacrificing who you are.

Most women struggle with these things

If you’re a woman working in a male-dominated space, you’ve likely felt the constant need to prove yourself, like every meeting or decision is a test you can’t afford to fail. Even with a strong track record, you may be overlooked when told to “be patient” or “get more visible.” And if no one gets it, not even a mentor or ally, you’re left to navigate complex dynamics alone.

You deal with subtle biases and microaggressions daily, such as being interrupted, misjudged, or having your ideas repeated by someone else. You might feel pressure to tone down who you are to fit in, soften your voice, hide your emotions, or dress to meet unspoken expectations. On top of your role, you’re likely carrying the invisible emotional labor of mentoring others, smoothing tension, or being the token voice for inclusion.

All of this wears you down. You may hesitate to speak up for fear of being labeled “difficult,” even when you know you’re right. And no matter how much you achieve, that quiet voice of impostor syndrome still whispers, “Do I belong here?” You're not imagining it—and you're not alone.

The Transformation

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    Clarity and confidence

    These aren’t just buzzwords, they’re the foundation for real change. Together, we’ll uncover what truly matters to you beyond what’s expected or assumed. You’ll learn to trust your instincts, speak with conviction, and own your voice and vision without second-guessing yourself.

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    True fulfillment

    This means more than checking boxes or climbing ladders; it means feeling aligned, energized, and proud of the life you’re creating. Together, we’ll redefine what success looks like for you, moving beyond external pressure to a place of internal peace and purpose. You’ll step into a version of success that includes joy, freedom, and self-respect on your terms, not anyone else’s.

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    Work-life integration

    This isn’t about balance; it’s about harmony. You’ll learn how to design a career and personal life that work together so you’re not constantly choosing one. Instead of draining your energy, your life and work will begin to support and fuel each other in a way that feels good.

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My Story

I help ambitious women in male-dominated spaces reconnect with their confidence, communicate with clarity, and lead without compromising who they are. My coaching is designed to help you stop second-guessing yourself, set powerful boundaries, and build an aligned life and career.

Since beginning my coach training in 2021, I’ve completed over 85 hours with the Institute for Life Coaching Training. I am a proud member of the International Coaching Federation and the Institute of Coaching McLean (an Affiliate of Harvard Medical School). But my work with women spans decades, creating spaces where they feel seen, heard, and known. From launching a support network for young mothers to mentoring diverse women’s groups in Southside Chicago, I’ve always been passionate about amplifying diverse women’s voices and stepping into leadership, whether in the boardroom, the classroom, or their personal lives.

I bring both structure and soul to this work. As someone who’s moved 18 times and reinvented myself in new environments repeatedly, I know what it means to lead through uncertainty and create a sense of home within. These days, I live in Phoenix, Arizona, with my partner of nearly four decades, and I’m endlessly proud of the two strong, smart daughters we’ve raised.

If you're tired of feeling like you have to shrink, shape-shift, or stay silent to succeed, I’d love to work with you.

Our Process

Real Growth Through Tiny Tweaks

Change doesn’t have to be dramatic to be powerful. Some of the most meaningful transformations occur through tiny tweaks—minor, intentional shifts that have a lasting impact over time. Our work together isn’t about overhauling your life overnight; it’s about building clarity, confidence, and momentum in a way that feels sustainable and true to you.

Here's what the process looks like:

Clarity Session

We begin by examining your situation, what’s working, and what’s quietly draining you. This is where we get honest about the pressure, the patterns, and the possibilities.


Vision & Values Alignment

Next, we uncover what you want, not what’s expected. We identify your core values, your personal definition of success, and the direction that is most aligned with your purpose and power.


Tiny Tweaks, Big Shifts

Together, we implement practical changes—tiny tweaks in mindset, routines, and communication that open space, build confidence, and shift how you lead, live, and show up daily.

Integration & Accountability

This is where we ensure the change sticks. I support you as you integrate new habits, navigate challenges, and hold boundaries more easily. You’ll start to trust yourself again and show up with more authenticity and authority.

This isn’t about hustle or perfection—it’s about creating momentum, one small step at a time. And the best part? You don’t have to do it alone.

Rave Reviews From Satisfied Clients

Testimonials

“Lisa is incredibly easy to talk to. She’s an excellent listener and is very intuitive. She’ll ask the hard questions and challenge you to get closer to your dream.”

“Lisa, I found your input very helpful and deeply appreciated your tenacity in not making suggestions that would solve the problem I brought to the discussion; rather you found pathways to my unlocking my own insight and creativity to find those solutions. And then you showed me how I had done it on my own.”

“Lisa has such a fun and infectious energy, I always walk away from our coaching sessions feeling good and having laughed a lot, even when what we’ve been exploring is pretty deep.

I especially love the way Lisa challenges me to do the thing, right there in our session… This keeps me from assuring her that I’ll do it later, and often forces me to really look inward for the answers that are right there inside me, I’ve just never taken the time to really find them. Lisa gives me permission to take that time, and she’s right there with me with her warm and encouraging presence.”

“I tell everyone they need a Lisa in their life. Lisa entered my life during my transition back home to Los Angeles where I was entering a new job, a new church and moving back in with my family. Lisa played an integral role in my leadership development and confidence...”

“When presented with the idea of participating in life coaching, I was open to the idea...but vague about the process and outcome. The sessions motivated me to examine many aspects of life, family, work and play. In addition to discovering reasons for changes, surprising solutions emerged!”

Let’s See If It’s a Fit!

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What Is Coaching?

Coaching is a collaborative, forward-focused process to help you cut through the noise, reclaim your voice, and lead on your terms. As a woman, you're likely used to carrying a lot of expectations, pressure, and the unspoken work of proving yourself. Coaching gives you space to pause, reflect, and get clear on what you want, not just what you expect.

This is not about fixing you; you’re already capable, intelligent, and resourceful. Coaching starts from believing you are whole and wise, even when you feel stuck or burned out. Together, we’ll work on making intentional shifts (yes, even tiny tweaks) that create powerful momentum in your leadership, confidence, and clarity.

Coaching is a co-creative partnership unlike therapy, which often focuses on the past, or consulting, which tells you what to do. You lead the process, and I support you in designing solutions that align with your values, goals, and identity. It’s about helping you show up fully—as the powerful, authentic, and capable woman you are, without having to shape-shift to fit someone else’s mold.

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Lisa is the Founder of Hazlett Burton Life Coaching, a practice that focuses on helping women, especially pastors, and those in other male-dominated spaces, walk into their power.

Throughout her career as a life coach, she has helped dozens of women find clarity and balance in their lives.

She holds a BA in psychology, a certification in life coaching, and seminary-level training.

She lives with her husband of 40 years in Phoenix, and is endlessly proud of the two daughters they’ve raised together.

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