Change is happening faster than we can keep up with,
and challenges often feel bigger than us.

This erodes decision-making, steadiness, and the capacity to take action.

But it doesn’t have to.

I help values-driven people flip the script on today’s great challenges
and re-ignite capacity for positive change.

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Ways to Work Together

“Savor the World” Talks

Many of us believe we need to do something to “save the world.”

 But carrying our increasingly uncertain world on our shoulders is exhausting, discouraging, and often leads to burnout. Plus, it rarely works. I know this firsthand.

 So, what if we have it wrong? What if instead of saving the world, we focused more on savoring it? Could saving it then more naturally follow?

The research is encouraging. The stories are inspiring. “Savor the World” is designed to leave participants revitalized and re-inspired.

Staying Power™ Workshops

Recent changes are taking a great toll on those working for the health of people and the planet.

Left unaddressed, this set of dynamics will continue to undermine individual and organizational effectiveness, well-being, and staying power.

This workshop series is designed to strengthen clarity, connection, and capacity for impact.

Includes a diagnostic, facilitated conversations, essential skill-building, and opportunities to explore and practice a new, research-backed mindset for these times.

Leadership Coaching

Leading the way on vital missions during times like these presents extraordinary challenges. People expect clarity, inspiration, and action—when things feel anything but clear.

It’s no surprise that so many leaders are at risk of burnout.

This program offers a weekly or bi-weekly space for leaders to find their own clarity, shift unhelpful narratives, strengthen core capacities, and lead toward a more hopeful future.

Includes assessments, a personalized leadership profile, curated resources, a jointly created action plan, and more.

LET'S CONNECT.

This work is based on hundreds of interviews with values-driven leaders, neuroscientists and psychologists, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, Nobel Prize-winning scientists, educators, and everyday good people doing hard things in tough times.

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LISA BENNETT
Speaker | Author | Facilitator

  • Author of the forthcoming Savor the World

  • Co-author of Ecoliterate with EQ pioneer Daniel Goleman

  • Advisor for purpose-led organizations

  • Speaker and facilitator

  • Award-winning journalist

  • Former Harvard University fellow

  • Former Ashoka Changemakers Thought Leader

Clients

The American Psychological Association, Brown University, California Academy of Sciences, Chambers for Clean Energy, Cornell University, Conferences for Women, Earth Knowledge, FrameWorks Institute, Human Rights Campaign, Institute at the Golden Gate, Packard Foundation, Protect Our Winters, San Francisco Zen Center, Southern Poverty Law Center, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, Teleos Institute, Woodwell Climate Research Center, and more.

Testimonials Scroll

  • "Powerful and persuasive."

    SIR KEN ROBINSON, Creativity expert and #1-watched speaker on TED. (On Ecoliterate)

  • "Lisa is a gifted speaker and writer."

    ELIZABETH BIRCH, Former Executive Director of the Human Rights Campaign

  • "Lisa is a great collaborator."

    DANIEL GOLEMAN, NYT bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence

  • Lisa has an incredible talent for guiding conversations in a positive, forward-looking direction while ensuring everyone feels heard.

    ANACRON ALLEN, People and Culture, California Academy of Sciences

  • “Lisa is able to create completely new ways to engage audiences such that they can listen, hear and then internalize.”

    LISA RENSTROM, Cofounder of Values Advisor. Former Confluence Philanthropy board chair and Sierra Club president.

  • “Highly recommended!”

    JULIE SWEETLAND, Senior Advisor, the MacArthur Award-winning FrameWorks Institute

  • “Facilitation is an art and science and Lisa has both elements in abundance.”

    CHRIS SPENCE, Former Executive Vice President of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

  • “Lisa understands that working with challenging topics requires meeting people where they are and helping them move forward in small, genuine steps.”

    ANDREW LEIDER, Managing Director, Potrero Group

  • She is a talent - and a delight to work with.

    KAREN BRESLAU, Bloomberg News California Bureau Chief

  • "Lisa combines a sharp, analytical mind with passionate commitment."

    JEREMY SMITH, Editor, Greater Good Magazine at UC Berkeley

  • "Lisa is an excellent public speaker. And she is a pleasure to work with."

    KIM MILLS, Sr. Director, Strategic Communications & Public Affairs, American Psychological Association

  • "Lisa's thoughtful perspectives about climate change and future generations is cutting-edge."

    CAROLIE SLY, Executive Director at Refugee Education and Learning International

Lisa’s work has been featured in

Savor the World is on Substack.
Check it out here.