Lisa Buckman

Executive Coach | Retired U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant | Leadership Transition Strategist

Lisa is a seasoned executive coach and retired U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant with over 27 years of distinguished military service. As one of the few women to rise to the top enlisted ranks, she brings a unique blend of operational leadership, strategic insight, and unwavering discipline to her coaching practice.

Today, Lisa specializes in guiding retired military professionals as they navigate the complex transition into executive leadership roles in the civilian sector. Drawing from her own journey and deep understanding of both military and corporate environments, she empowers her clients to translate their service-earned strengths—like resilience, mission-driven focus, and people leadership—into executive presence, strategic influence, and organizational impact.

Known for her direct yet compassionate coaching style, Lisa helps her clients redefine success on their own terms while maintaining the values that made them exceptional leaders in uniform. Whether it’s building executive confidence, navigating boardroom politics, or aligning leadership vision with business objectives, she stands as a trusted partner in their post-military evolution.

Lisa holds master’s degrees in both Business Administration and Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a sought-after speaker on leadership transition and women in service. She continues to be a fierce advocate for veterans, finding purpose beyond the uniform.

Areas of Expertise


  • Executive coaching for retired and transitioning military leaders

  • Leadership presence and executive confidence

  • Strategic influence and organizational impact

  • Translating military strengths into corporate success

  • Resilience and mission-driven leadership

  • Navigating boardroom dynamics and organizational politics

  • Aligning leadership vision with business objectives

  • Women in leadership and service

  • Veteran transition and purpose beyond the uniform

In environments where burnout and complexity are the norm, our approach builds sustainable leadership.

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