Lyssa deHart
LICSW, MCC
Master Certified Coach. Author. Podcast host. The person who will show
you what a truly great coaching conversation looks like.
She is a respected author, coaching educator, and "recovering therapist." She wrote StoryJacking:
Change Your Dialogue, Transform Your Life, The Reflective Coach, and Light Up: The Science of
Coaching with Metaphors, and the upcoming Sticky Outcome.
10k+
Coaches trained
MCC
Highest ICF Level
3
Books Published
Why People Choose to Work With Me
This isn’t just about credentials—it’s about what they make possible for you.
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Seasoned Perspective
With decades of experience, first as a clinical social worker and now as a transformational coach, I bring a deep understanding of human development to every conversation. My experience informs my curiosity and leads to deeper insights for you. -
Mastery in Action
As an MCC, ICF PCC Assessor, and Mentor Coach, I support coaches in building real-world skills, not just checking boxes. I’ve walked the path, and I help you walk it with clarity and confidence. -
Tools That Work
My background is a neuroscience-informed, metaphor-driven approach that has helped coaches and leaders unlock insight and drive change that sticks. -
A Broad Lens
From working with the U.S. Air Force, industry giants in Tech, Insurance, and Health Care, as well as small to mid-sized entreprenurial organizations, I bring cross-industry experience that sharpens both strategy and empathy. -
Trusted Voice
Through books, podcast episodes, and YouTube coaching demos, I share what works—so others can grow, learn, and lead with more confidence.
Qualifications
Education
- LEGO® Serious Play®
- Multiple Assessment Tools (Hogan, Tilt, EQi 2.0)
- Coaching SuperVISION Training
- Certified Mentor Coach
- Team Coaching
- Developed Coaching with the Power of Metaphor Certification
- Master's in Social Work
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
Experience
- 30+ years of experience working in the Field of Human Experience
- Business Owner since 2004
- Educator since 1998
- Author of 4 Books
Books & Publications
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Coaching
Sticky Outcomes: at the Intersection of Coaching, Neuroscience, & Lasting Change
Coaching isn’t about giving advice or checking off boxes on a competency checklist. It’s about showing up fully present, listening deeply, and bringing your curiosity, so the person you’re with can explore their beliefs and challenges in a way that helps them move forward.
Coaching
Light Up: The Science of Coaching with Metaphors
Is a transformative read for coaches and therapists at any level, illustrating the vital role of metaphors in coaching. It delves into how metaphors clarify complex emotions and thoughts, helping clients better understand themselves. The book is a journey that integrates neuroscience, practical coaching applications, and metaphors to innovate a coach’s capacity to demonstrate partnership and mastery.
Coaching
the Reflective Coach
This twelve-month journal is designed for professional coaches engaged in Coaching Super-Vision or seeking to explore and reflect on their Coaching Mindset.
Develop self-awareness in your coaching practice, and use the journal to prepare for intentional Super-Vision through writing, art, and curious inquiry.
Personal Growth
StoryJacking: Change Your Inner Dialogue, Transform Your Life
"It is not every day that I can say a book affected my life in a way that was profound, impactful, and inspirational, the way Lyssa deHart's did." The San Francisco Book Review.
Your greatest inner truths are told through the stories of your life. What you believe about yourself is defined by how you assign meaning, identity, and value to those experiences.