Your best life isn't behind you.
It's waiting for you.
I'll help you see it.
Maybe something changed. A relationship ended. Your kids left home. Your career shifted. You lost someone you love. Your beliefs changed. Or maybe the life you worked so hard to build simply doesn't feel like the life you want anymore. Now you're wondering what you want your life to look like from here.
I help you get clear about what you want, see what's keeping you stuck, and intentionally create what comes next.
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This isn't how you thoughtyour life would look.
Maybe you spent years working toward a life you thought you were going to have, and now you're looking at something very different.
Just because it didn't work out doesn't mean you did something wrong.
You may still feel disappointed, angry, confused, or even ashamed about how you got here.
And somewhere in the middle of all of this, a different question may be coming up:
What do I want my life to look like now?
It's hard to reimagine your life when you've spent so long working toward the one you thought you were going to have.
But this isn't where your story ends.
You can decide what matters now. You can dream again. And you can create a life you're genuinely excited to live.
Your life may not look the way you thought it would.
That doesn't mean you can't be excited about what comes next.
You can get excited about your life again, even if you can't see exactly what that life looks like yet.
You can strengthen the relationships that matter, take better care of yourself, find purpose and connection, and have things to look forward to.
You can stop feeling like life is just happening to you and start making intentional choices about what you want from here.
You can go from a life you didn't expect
to a life you intentionally choose.
My guess is that you've tried to figure out what you want alone.
But can I tell you something? That's not how it works. We're not always very good at seeing our own lives clearly.
For over 30 years, I've helped people understand themselves, recognize what's keeping them stuck, and figure out how to move forward.
When my own life changed, I realized I needed a way to step back and look at my life as a whole, not just focus on what had gone wrong.
I created a Roadmap to help me see where I was, get clear about what I wanted, and make intentional decisions about where I wanted to go next.
Today, it's the framework I use to guide my clients through their own transitions.
Because while you can try to figure it all out on your own, it's hard to see clearly when you're standing in the middle of your own life.
Together, we'll look at what's working, what needs attention, what matters to you now, and the steps that will move you toward the life you want.
You don't need to have the whole plan.
You need to know your next step.
Lisa Best
Licensed Therapist & Coach
I know what it’s like to have a plan for your life, work hard to build it, and then watch that plan change.
I had worked hard to build my life. I had a marriage and family, a home, a career that mattered to me, a business, relationships, and community. It wasn’t perfect, but it was the life I had built, and I wanted to protect it.
When my marriage ended at 50, I wasn’t just dealing with a divorce. I was facing an empty nest, changes in my business, and a future that looked very different from the one I had imagined. And because I was in the public eye, I was also facing the reality that other people were watching.
There was grief, disappointment, anger, and shame.
And eventually, there was a question:
What do I want my life to look like now?
For more than 30 years, I had helped other people work through hard things, recognize what was keeping them stuck, and move forward. So I started using those same tools and resources in my own life.
I looked honestly at what needed attention. I worked through beliefs that were keeping me stuck. I got clear about what I wanted and started making intentional decisions about the life I wanted to create.
I got healthier. I strengthened relationships and built community. I rediscovered purpose and adventure. And I started allowing myself to dream about my life again.
Along the way, I created a Roadmap that helped me look at my life as a whole and intentionally build what came next. Today, that Roadmap is part of how I help my clients do the same.
I didn’t end up with the life I originally planned.
I created a life I love.
And that’s why I believe you can, too.
Success Stories
See what can happen when you get clear on what you want and start intentionally creating what comes next.
“Lisa is a terrific navigator.”
“Working with Lisa has helped me learn so much about myself. Our conversations helped me get clear about what I wanted and needed at a time when I had lost sight of both. She helped me see things differently, and the resources she provided gave me a thoughtful way to keep moving forward.”
“I had lost sight of who I was and what I wanted. I knew something needed to change.”
“I felt stuck and wasn't sure what needed to change. Working with Lisa helped me step back, look at my life as a whole, and get clear about what needed my attention. She helped me move from thinking about change to actually taking steps forward. I'm making braver choices and seeing new possibilities for what my life can look like.”
“Her wisdom, perspective, and ability to bring me to a space where I can find my own answers is a rare and special gift.”
“Lisa has this natural ability to put me at ease and make me feel heard. She always understands exactly what I’m saying and feeling right away. Her wisdom, perspective, and ability to bring me to a space where I can find my own answers is a rare and special gift. I am so thankful to have her walk with me through tough places and help me build tools to grow. Her authenticity as a person and support as a life coach is deeply appreciated.”
“She helped me find the confidence to move forward.”
“After 15 years of leading a nonprofit I founded, I realized it was time to let go and move on. It was a painful and difficult transition. I’m forever grateful for Lisa’s wisdom, guidance, and support as I took the steps toward a new chapter that felt more aligned with who I am. She helped me find the confidence to move forward. If you’re navigating a life transition, I highly recommend working with Lisa.”
You don't have to know exactly what comes next.
You just have to be readyto start figuring it out.
Maybe life has changed in ways you didn't expect. Or maybe you simply know you want something different. Either way, you don't have to figure out what comes next on your own.
Sometimes it's hard to see clearly when you're standing in the middle of your own life.
Together, we'll look at where you are now, what you want your life to look like, and what needs your attention to help you move forward.
Your next chapter doesn’t have to happen by accident. You get to have a say in what comes next.
You don't have to have everything figured out to start creating a life you love.
Whether you want a little encouragement, a clearer picture of your life right now, or something meaningful to think about, there's a place to start.
Create a Life You Love Newsletter
Weekly personal stories, honest reflections, and encouragement to help you think differently about your relationships, health, purpose, and the life you're creating.
The Life Balance Wheel
Take a step back and look at your life as a whole. See what's working, what needs your attention, and where you might want to focus next.
Recalculating on Substack
Essays about identity, relationships, faith, freedom, and what comes next when life doesn't look the way you thought it would.
Your life may not look the way you thought it would.
That doesn't mean you can't love what comes next.