unleashing the magic of people
Showing up fully for work starts with showing up fully for ourselves. ​
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my Why
We spend so much of our adult lives at work, and yet manager + employee disengagement and burnout are systemic issues that companies of every size and in every industry face.
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My vision with Ace of Wands is to empower business leaders, people leaders, and employees to be curious about and open to creating people-centered work, grounded in dignity + humanity, that creates and maintains high-functioning, psychologically safe, and happy work experiences.
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my How
I am an empathetic People Operations professional with 11+ years designing and executing people-first programs. I infuse my HR + People Ops career with my formal education and training in human-centered service design, yoga, and reiki to bring a holistic, wellness-oriented mindset to organizations.
I design and implement programs that create a sense of whole-being wellness, resulting in more engaged, loyal, and happy team members. I also work with people leaders + managers of all types and sizes of teams to ensure they are confident in their ability to lead, develop, and grow their team. I work with organizations and teams of all sizes, but I have a passion for creating solid and scalable foundations for growing teams. I am passionate about creating more equitable and inclusive work spaces for individuals in underrepresented groups. All of the work I do is research-backed and data-driven - I believe qualitative and quantitative metrics are equally important in telling your unique story.
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my what
Ace of Wands offers organizations three levels of People Ops support - for individuals, for managers + team leaders, and for executive leaders and business owners.
Each level of support offers various options based on your specific goals, challenges, and opportunities.
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Whether you're a business looking to cover a parental leave, a manager whose team just can't seem to function, or a professional looking for a better way to experience work, I am happy to offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation video chat to learn more about what your specific needs are and how Ace of Wands can support
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Maureen, Consulting Client
Lisa has an extremely empowering way of sharing her knowledge to serve both the employer and the employee. She approaches human experiences in the workplace with intellect and soul which truly and genuinely serves everyone involved. I am eternally grateful to have Lisa as a mentor and guide towards better serving our employees and becoming an empowering and sturdy leader.
vickie, private yoga client
Thank you for helping me get my practice started and my journey started. I am a different person because of yoga and [Lisa].
john, retainer client
Lisa is a tremendous asset to any organization in the midst of change. We started working with Lisa during a time of significant change. She has been a steady voice and advocate for the people of our team. She provided the experience, knowledge and guidance of a senior executive leader. She made impactful recommendations that proved to be essential to our organizational culture and growth. I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone who is looking to bring savvy thinking and heartfelt empathy into their team culture and people operations.
Doug, retainer client
Just a quick note to formally let you know that working with Lisa is a true and absolute joy. She has brought positive energy, a very structured and yet flexible approach, she is on-point, and the team universally trusts her immensely. Everyone has turned and thanked me for bringing Lisa onto the team, that's how awesome it has been.
About me
I have been working in the People Operations and HR industry for over 11 years. Prior to starting Ace of Wands, I have held titles such as a Director, Operations + Staff, People Operations Manager, Global HRBP, and Program Manager, Retention + People Operations. I currently act as a fractional Chief People Officer for multiple clients and consult/advise many others. I have certifications in UK Employment Law, French Employment Law, and Human-Centered Service Design. Some of the areas of People Ops/HR I am most passionate about are employee experiences; building out foundational HR processes; career pathing; employee retention; performance management; + manager development. I infuse everything I do with a lens of empathy, inclusion, + vulnerability to create psychologically safe and healthy workspaces.
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I am also a registered yoga teacher with hundreds of hours of teaching. I graduated with my RYT200 in 2023 and have since obtained additional trainings + certifications in Yin, Restorative, Chair, Prenatal, and Trauma Informed yoga. I am a registered Veterans Alliance yoga teacher through the Veterans Yoga Project and also am certified through Love Your Brain for yoga for Traumatic Brain Injury. I am a Reiki II practitioner as well. My philosophy when it comes to yoga and reiki is to provide the space and time for individuals to feel at home in their own mind and body. Each person's life experiences are unique and nuanced, and their yoga practice should feel authentic to what they need in that moment.
