For over twenty years Dr. Lisa Van Allen (M.S., PhD, ACC, PTBC) has been working with individuals and organizations, helping them create a life of purpose, passion & profitability. As a clinical psychologist and certified professional life & business coach, Dr. Lisa is known as the Biz Doctor who offers unique insight into personal development, strategic planning, small business development, and marketing.

Dr. Lisa has earned degrees in counseling and clinical psychology, as well as certifications in both life and business coaching. Dr. Lisa has coached and consulted with corporations including Aegon, Rockwell Collins, True North, Cumulus Media, United Health Care, Northwestern Mutual, CUNA Mutual, Iowa Health Systems, Mercy Hospital, American Cancer Society, American Lung Society, and the University of Northern Iowa. Dr. Lisa specializes in small business development and entrepreneurship and works one on one with many small business owners and executives.

Using assessment tools including the Myers Briggs, StrengthsFinder, the Passion Test for Business and her own tools (The Belief Quotient, The Business Diagnostic), Dr. Lisa is able to help individuals and organizations identify barriers and develop strategies to create success.

Dr. Lisa is an award-winning author, an inspirational speaker and the host of two radio programs: Prescriptions for Success and Saving Superwoman. In her spare time Dr. Lisa designs jewelry, cheers the UNI Panthers with her husband Duke Dierks, and keeps her Lhasa Apso named Roscoe happy.

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