About Lisa

“Lisa Orrell is a HOT property.”
Entrepreneur Magazine: This was the opening sentence of a 6-page feature article in their annual “Leadership Issue”. The focus of the article was how companies can better prepare Millennial employees for leadership.​Lisa Orrell, CPC, is recognized globally as The Authentic Leader Branding Expert and was named one of the World’s Top 30 Leadership Speakers in both 2024 and 2025 by the international research organization, Global Gurus—a list that also features leadership icons like John C. Maxwell and Simon Sinek.

A renowned authority on leadership and personal branding, Lisa helps executives and emerging leaders uncover, define, and express their authentic personal brands so they can lead with greater confidence, influence, and impact. By bridging the worlds of leadership and branding, she transforms how leaders show up, connect, and inspire in today’s ever-changing world.

Lisa’s sought-after keynotes and training programs have been booked by leading organizations including Pfizer, Salesforce, Wyndham Worldwide Resorts, eBay, Wells Fargo, Johnson & Johnson, Pepsi, PayPal, USC, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Paul Mitchell, the State University of New York, SHRM, and the National Diversity Council.

She was even invited by the Government of Brunei to deliver the keynote address at their first-ever Women in Leadership Conference…IN Brunei!

In addition to being a celebrated speaker, trainer, and award-winning author, Lisa is a Certified Leadership & Success Coach, working with individuals and employee groups to help them unlock authentic leadership from within. She earned her certification through an intensive, year-long program accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF).

Lisa is also the author of four award-winning business books available on Amazon:

• Your Employee Brand is in Your Hands
• Millennials into Leadership
• Millennials Incorporated
• Boomers into Business

Each book is filled with actionable strategies and real-world insights, making them popular selections for corporate learning and development programs worldwide.

Her expertise and thought leadership have been featured across major media outlets and research organizations, including ABC, NBC, NPR, MSNBC, CBS, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, Human Resource Executive, Essence, HR.com, Monster.com, Recruiter.com, CollegeRecruiter.com, and CareerBuilder.com.