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