Honoring Our Transitions

"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." Do you remember that song lyric? It's from the hit tune "Closing Time" by Semisonic, and it summarizes a truth: We don't like focusing on what is ending. We tend to prioritize the new thing and ignore the power endings have. We work hard to stay busy and avoid the wilderness period, which is often between the two.

Today, I'm talking with Lisa Tilstra, Leadership Coach and fellow podcaster, about the Bridges Transition Model for navigating change and honoring transitions in our professional organizations and personal lives. I hope our conversation inspires insight and support for you in whatever transitions you may be moving through.  Thanks for listening. 

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Lisa Tilstra - Bio

Originally from the United States, Lisa has lived and worked in the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, France, and currently, Sri Lanka. Her work extends around the globe. She’s served individual coaching clients from 20+ countries, conducted training in over 30 countries, and had participants in her courses from over 80 countries. Her passion for connecting people and ideas leads her to pursue a deep understanding of culture and how it impacts our connection as humans.  At the heart of her work, she seeks to explore and respect cultural differences, deepen awareness of our similarities, and create ways to communicate with strategic precision for greater connection and understanding.

Lisa learned the power of storytelling firsthand by sharing pieces of her journey of loss and grief.  After losing her first husband to a brain tumor in 2005, storytelling became a pivotal part of her healing and growth.  Many years later, she realized that storytelling was missing from her life and that it could once again be a catalyst for transformation as she sought to overcome depression, stagnation, and feeling completely stuck.  Ever since, she has been focused on intentionally creating ways to incorporate storytelling in her life, both personally and professionally.  And she is passionate about creating spaces that invite others to do the same.

Lisa holds a master's degree from the University of Florida, a certificate in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University, and the designation of Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from the International Coach Federation. She is certified in multiple Leadership assessment tools.  Lisa hosts regular Story Slams in her community and is the host of two podcasts.  The Make Life Less Difficult podcast is her passion project focused on sharing people’s stories to connect and know we aren’t alone in our journeys.  She's an avid nature enthusiast, loves to be in the mountains, is a paragliding pilot, and actively seeks opportunities to test her limits physically and emotionally.  Lisa is married to a US Diplomat (her favorite adventure partner), is an active real estate investor, and owns a boutique real estate investing consulting company.

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