Testimonials

I had the complete honor to work with Lizi over a two year span and it is my absolute pleasure to share that working with Lizi has truly been a blessing for our school’s well being and our healthy community development. She guided us through the important process of healing and growth by equipping our team with practical tools to communicate positively and effectively, even having the courage to engage in the well overdue difficult conversations. In a group with many strong personalities, finding common ground has not always been easy, however Lizi managed to shine a compassionate spotlight on our unhelpful communication patterns in a way that was both honest and digestible for everyone to hear. Her professionalism and collaborative spirit were evident throughout sharing the Dare to Lead process. Lizi consistently worked with us to ensure best practices that were tailored to our school’s needs while staying true to Brene Brown’s guidelines. During her presentations, she maintained a calm and steady demeanor, kept the group focused, and showed an incredible ability to meet people exactly where they were in their journey of self-discovery and self-awareness. She was always inspiring, ever present, approachable, and available to support staff with questions, concerns, and inquiries. Lizi has been an inspiration to work with. She not only helped us grow as individuals and as a team, but she also left us with tools and practices that will continue to strengthen our community, speak open and honestly with our teammates, and show up as the best version of ourselves so we can continue to remain present for our students in the years to come.

Working with Lizi as my executive coach has been one of the most transformative experiences of my career. In our one-on-one sessions, she created a safe, compassionate space where I could deeply explore my leadership, my challenges, and my own self-perceptions. Together, we unpacked limiting beliefs, personal shame, and long-held narratives that had been quietly shaping how I showed up as a leader. Lizi guided me to not only confront these truths but to reframe them into strengths, equipping me with greater confidence, clarity, and resilience. Her approach is both courageous and deeply empathetic. She listens without judgment, asks powerful questions, and offers insights that land with precision and care. What sets Lizi apart is her ability to work fully in Spanish while also bringing deep cultural understanding. This made our sessions not only accessible but profoundly resonant. Every conversation was tailored to my context, my values, and the realities I navigate as a leader in my community. Thanks to our work together, I lead with more authenticity, grounded confidence, and purpose. Lizi has an exceptional gift for seeing the leader you can become and walking alongside you until you see it too. I am deeply grateful for the growth I’ve experienced through her coaching and recommend her without hesitation to any leader ready to do the courageous inner work that changes everything.

Lizi’s capacity to create transformational change is remarkable. Not only she has a million techniques she pulls from when facilitating group trainings but she also holds the space with a level of integrity that words are not enough to describe. During the two days she came to support my team of 20 BIPOC Wellness Coaches the growth of each one of them was accelerated in a tangible and visible manner. The tools that she shared are still being used years after the training and I attribute this level of relevance and impact to how she carefully attuned to the group and modified what she offered accordingly. Give yourself a gift and bring her to your life. It’s worthy.

Over the past five months, I have had the privilege of working with Lizi Oceransky as my executive coach. In my role as Vice President of Culinary Operations, overseeing dozens of outlets and leading large teams across multiple locations, my responsibilities demand not only operational excellence but also strong leadership and effective communication. Although our sessions were held virtually through Zoom, Lizi’s ability to connect, listen, and challenge me was as impactful as if we were sitting in the same room. She guided me in developing deeper, more meaningful conversations with my employees, improving my communication skills, and gaining a clearer understanding of how my leadership style is perceived across the organization. As a native Spanish speaker fluent in both Spanish and English, it has been especially meaningful to work with someone who truly understands both languages and cultures. This allowed me to express the feelings and nuances that sometimes get lost when switching languages, and Lizi always understood exactly what I was trying to say. That level of connection made our work together even more powerful. This experience has been transformative not only has it strengthened my relationships with my teams, but it has also enhanced the culture and performance of our operations. Lizi’s approach is insightful, compassionate, and practical. She encouraged reflection, provided tools I use daily, and consistently helped me see challenges from new perspectives. I am deeply grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend Lizi Oceransky to any leader seeking to elevate their communication, leadership presence, and overall impact.

My name is Fatima Perez, and I serve as a Montessori coach at a charter school. I had the pleasure of attending a summer professional development session led by Lizi, and it was truly a remarkable experience. Lizi's professionalism, punctuality, and deep dedication to her craft set a high standard for the staff at our school as well. Throughout the training, she shared a wealth of valuable strategies and insights that define effective leadership. What stood out most to me was her emphasis on clear communication. This focus resonated deeply and has already made a meaningful impact on my daily work. I left the training not only with a clear and inspiring vision of what strong leadership looked like, but also with a practical toolkit of strategies that I have been able to apply immediately in my role. I am sincerely grateful to Lizi for her guidance, and she has my full support, utmost respect, and highest recommendation.

We have had Lizi work with our team for two years in a row, bringing her onsite to help our team members build stronger connections in our hybrid workplace. Lizi sets a beautiful table and empowers people to be brave and vulnerable as they create closer connections with people they work with every day. I have seen our team grow through the years, and each time we gather, there’s more excitement and less trepidation because they trust Lizi.

Dare to Lead training and professional developments sessions through the amazing facilitator and coach, Lizi Oceransky, have been a transformative experience that shifted the way I show up as a leader and a human being in every space. Before the training, I struggled with setting boundaries and often found it challenging to navigate difficult and honest conversations. Through the program, I learned not only the importance of courageous leadership but also how to listendeeply and lead from a place of compassion and strength. The tools and skills I gained helped me step into tough conversations with more confidence and clarity. I now lead, engage and create a space where my community truly feels heard. I would absolutely recommend Dare to Lead to anyone ready to grow as a leader!

If I were to pick one decision I made that proved to be the most transformative and have the most positive impact on my career, it would be working with Lizi. Lizi posseses the unique ability to facilitate her client's conversation with themselves. In this conversation fears, aspirations, grievances and prides all get a seat at the table. They get to surface in a structured, constructive way, ultimately leading to truly optimal choices. Lizi was there to guide and focus me through highly ambitious steps in my career, and never cut me any slack when I tried to run back to familiar, safe mediocrity. My learnings from our time together will always be treasured.

As a school leader, I found Lizi’s Dare to Lead™ training invaluable. She gave our staff practical tools to navigate conflict with empathy and courage, and created a safe space that strengthened our ability to work together as a team.

Muchas Gracias por estas sesiones que tuvimos contigo y de disfrutar de esos momentos de aprendizaje. Me encanto mucho tu manera de guiarnos y animarnos a ser unas lideres sin armadura y atreverse a liderar aunque sea en la familia de uno mismo. Pienso que si repasamos este material tan bonito que aprendimos, seremos una personas más atrevidas en ser líderes. Unas mujeres que tienen la confianza, la integridad y la vulnerabilidad de ayudar a las personas que nos rodean. Espero algún día nos volvamos a encontrar todas nosotros que compartimos en Zoom y que la vida nos llene de valor para salir adelante a pesar de los altibajos que la vida nos pueda traer.

I am Alejandra Lucero, and I work for the Juntos Aprendemos Program in Central Oregon. Last year my team and I completed the ‘Dare to Lead’ training with Lizi Oceransky. During our time together, Lizi was a masterful instructor. Before the training started, she took the time to connect with each one of us, which allowed us to be open and to participate more during the training. From day one, Lizi demonstrated her expertise on the subject while also presenting herself with compassion, love and understanding towards everyone on the team. During the vulnerable conversations we felt heard, respected, and appreciated. As a team, I can honestly say it helped us to be more connected and integrated, and it gave us the tools to communicate better and solve problems when they arise. We are a better and stronger team thanks to Lizi and this training. At a personal level, this training has helped me transform my life, and I’ve become a more empowered, confident, and fulfilled person because of it. It was a joy to work with Lizi because of her integrity, positive attitude, and knowledge. Her passion and commitment to her work shows through and had a tremendous impact on myself and with my colleagues. I am confident that Lizi along with the Dare to Lead training are the perfect combination to help teams throughout different industries grow together and connect at a deeper level. If you need more information or specific examples, please do not hesitate to contact me at 425-985-9302. I would be happy to further elaborate on my time working with Lizi.