“I highly recommend Liz Ward as a business coach. She’s been an incredible mentor, helping me navigate both the professional challenges of my business development role and my own personal growth.

On the business side, she helped me understand how to work smarter within my company—how to position myself, communicate effectively, and get things done without running into roadblocks. She pushed me to think strategically, build influence, and approach business development in a way that minimized internal friction.
But what made the biggest impact was the personal mentorship she provided along the way. She didn’t just give me advice—she asked the tough, sometimes even uncomfortable, questions that forced me to think differently and see things I was missing. She recommended books, podcasts, and took me through thoughtful exercises that helped me sharpen my mindset and grow in ways I wouldn’t have on my own.

She also helped me reset and get motivated for the year ahead. She pushed me to clarify my role, goals, challenge assumptions, and act with more confidence and focus. She’s honest, insightful, and has a way of cutting through the noise to get to what really matters—whether it’s a business challenge or a personal roadblock.

I have already been more successful in my business development role based upon Liz’s coaching and have shifted my mindset based upon the new self-awareness Liz helped me uncover. If you’re looking for someone who will give you real, practical guidance along with an actionable plan to achieve your goals, Liz is the coach for you!”

“Liz is the kind of person you immediately see as trustworthy and competent. The name of her company, Thought Partners, describes her exactly. She immediately became - and still is - one of the people we trust and respect most in the world. She is extraordinarily insightful about people. She is also willing to be very direct - in a most helpful, humble and kind way. She makes anyone around her better.

I also know about Liz from people she has led. She is a “coaching leader.” People love working for Liz, are devoted to her, and see her as their mentor long after any formal relationship ends. She helps them grow and advance, building on their strengths and helping them be successful. I cannot imagine anyone who will be more effective as a coach.”

“Liz’s superpower is active listening. She connects concepts and ideas for me that I never would have considered without her calm, thoughtful questions and synthesis. She pushes gently and consistently to encourage me to try new things and gain confidence in areas aligned with my values. Liz’s natural curiosity and her voracious reading (and podcast consumption!) provide current, relevant content that enhances our work together. Our conversations feel like a long lunch with a good friend – challenging at times because good friends ask hard questions, but positive and productive in terms of growth and ideas for exploring change. I have grown both professionally and personally with the help of Liz’s skill, wisdom, and kindness, and I recommend her wholeheartedly. Liz has served as both a mentor and a coach for me, and working with Liz is a terrific investment in yourself.”