Member Profile
Lisa Chandler
Chandler Coaches
We all know that behind every great business is a great leader.
Even the strongest leaders out there know there is always room to improve their skills and grow. Lisa Chandler, founder and CEO of Chandler Coaches, has dedicated her career to helping Island leaders be the best they can be.
Lisa always knew she had a passion for business, and was drawn to the creativity of entrepreneurship. Before launching Chandler Coaches, Lisa had a successful career in healthcare and pharmaceutical marketing in Toronto and Montreal. But something was missing. She felt disconnected from her work because she never got to see the end results. It was at a visit to a therapist’s office that Lisa had her “A-ha!” moment. The therapist was really making a difference in people’s lives; working face-to-face with their clients, learning about them, making personal connections, and helping them grow. In a flash, Lisa realized that was the thing she wanted to do – except she wanted to do it for businesses!
In 2015, a family matter helped Lisa realize that she wanted to be home on PEI. Despite unfortunate circumstances, moving her business to the Island has had many silver linings. At first, she felt like an outsider in the local business community. However, she knew she had something of value to bring to the table, so with patience and persistence she slowly built connections and trust. Now, she has very strong, deep relationships with Island business leaders. “The tight-knit, supportive business community is something I think is very special to PEI,” Lisa says. “It’s empowering to know my work has an impact on other businesses, and that I’m contributing to the vibrant business community on PEI.”
Lisa and her team are continuously inspired by the innovative, passionate, and tenacious business leaders on the island.
One of Lisa’s biggest lessons since starting her business over a decade ago? Learning to let go of the path you think you should be on, so you can be open to what is unfolding instead. She could never have predicted how rich her business life could be as a coach of leaders, and she’s not planning on stopping anytime soon.
In 2015, a family matter helped Lisa realize that she wanted to be home on PEI. Despite unfortunate circumstances, moving her business to the Island has had many silver linings. At first, she felt like an outsider in the local business community. However, she knew she had something of value to bring to the table, so with patience and persistence she slowly built connections and trust. Now, she has very strong, deep relationships with Island business leaders. “The tight-knit, supportive business community is something I think is very special to PEI,” Lisa says. “It’s empowering to know my work has an impact on other businesses, and that I’m contributing to the vibrant business community on PEI.”
Lisa and her team are continuously inspired by the innovative, passionate, and tenacious business leaders on the island.
One of Lisa’s biggest lessons since starting her business over a decade ago? Learning to let go of the path you think you should be on, so you can be open to what is unfolding instead. She could never have predicted how rich her business life could be as a coach of leaders, and she’s not planning on stopping anytime soon.
