Lisa Rephlo

Founder, Slipstream Leadership Coaching

Inspired by her lifelong love of cycling, Lisa named her coaching practice after the concept of a “slipstream”—where support and alignment make forward motion easier. Her coaching style is rooted in deep listening, practical problem-solving, and helping clients break away from limiting patterns to lead with clarity, purpose, and impact.

Lisa is a leadership coach, engineer, and seasoned project manager with a passion for helping professionals navigate change and lead with confidence. Lisa brings a structured yet empathetic approach to coaching—grounded in real-world leadership, strategic thinking, and a belief that people have the power to shape their own path.

With over three decades of experience, Lisa has held leadership positions in everything from large corporations to startups to non-profits. She holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State University, along with an MBA in Finance and Business Economics from the University of Chicago and is a certified Project Managment and Change Management Professional.