Lisa Whited

When work is better, our world is better.

Lisa Whited is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and workplace consultant who is making work better for people, business, and the planet. She helps leaders reimagine work to engage employees, improve culture, and drive positive impact for their organizations on the world around us . Her expertise spans organizational development, change management, DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging), sustainability, and physical workplace design—a rare combination that ensures her guidance is both innovative and actionable.

Lisa’s award-winning book, Work Better. Save the Planet—recognized with IFMA’s Distinguished Author Award—offers a clear roadmap for aligning employee engagement with climate-conscious strategies. She has worked with leaders across diverse industries, from global corporations to innovative startups, using workplace change as a powerful tool to inspire teams, improve culture, and drive sustainable impact.

A top 1% global Mentimeter presenter, Lisa prioritizes inclusion in every conversation, ensuring all voices are heard. She holds an MS in Organization + Management, certifications in mediation, facilitation, interior design, and as a circular economy specialist, and is currently pursuing her doctorate in Organizational Development + Change.

Rooted in her upbringing as a potato farmer’s granddaughter and an engineer’s daughter, Lisa combines a tireless work ethic with a passion for problem-solving. Her holistic approach to work recognizes its far-reaching effects on individuals, communities, and the world. Lisa believes in possibility, progress, and that when work is better, our world is better.