|
Lisa Martin
is the author of Briefcase Moms: 10 Proven Practices to
Balance Working Mothers' Lives, and a sought after speaker
on work-life balance issues for working parents. She addresses
work-life balance strategies and personal growth topics with
passion, energy and humor. Her mission is to "make it easier
for you to live a balanced and successful life."
An advocate for work and family balance, Lisa has been noted
and quoted on numerous radio, television and Internet programs,
as well as in newspapers and magazines. Through her book,
speaking engagements, online learning, private and group coaching,
thousands of women across North America have incorporated
Lisa's strategies for finding a better balance.
Recently, Lisa's work has been cited by Columbia University
as a resource and guide for working parents and employers
seeking creative solutions for work-life balance.
Lisa lives what she writes and talks about. Mother of a
six year-old son, a professional certified coach with 20 years
of corporate and entrepreneurial experience, and founder and
president of Briefcase Moms, she is all too familiar with
the tug-of-war and challenges of work-life balance.
She lives in Vancouver, Canada, with her husband and son.
Testimonials
"Lisa offers some respite from the ramped up demands of business and kids. I recently attended one of her workshops and thought she was excellent. For many working parents, what she has to say clearly comes as a revelation. And she says it so well. Lisa should be wrapped up in string and delivered, together with flowers, to every new parent. Secondly, let them attend her workshop. She will make them smile. And she will let them know that the balance can not only be done, but it can be done well." Lisa Vogt,
Regional Managing Partner,
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
"With Lisa Martin's guidance and support, I have redirected
my career to one that has allowed me to truly balance my family,
myself and my professional pursuits. Briefcase Moms
has taught me to examine and improve the core elements of
who I am as a mom, wife, a lawyer and a woman." Jan
Stewart, Corporate Secretary, Geico
|