- The difference was dramatic. [The participants] utilized what they learned and created a striking contrast to those who didn’t attend the training.
Senior Manager, 1199 National Benefit Fund
- Once again, you delivered an outstanding presentation…you have helped all of our attendees move one step closer to meeting and exceeding their business goals.
CEO, TTI Performance Systems
- I found your practical approaches and straightforward style to be extremely effective and beneficial.
Director, International Tax Services, Ernst & Young
- Lisa is intelligent, funny, highly empathetic, and hard-nosed when she needs to be. In short, an excellent coach.
Vice President, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
- “Because of your efforts, we successfully completed Phase One of our Fan M*A*G*I*C program at Shea Stadium …thank you for your enthusiasm and expertise.”
Director of Marketing, New York Mets
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Strategy and Planning
We provide a five-step process where we work with your management team to evaluate your strategic direction. We help you create strategies that align with your vision, mission, and values and result in increased revenue and profitability.Executive and Business Coaching
We provide executive coaching and training to develop your leaders in alignment with your organizational culture and values.Leadership Development
We create customized leadership development programs tailored to your organization by using a proprietary system. We evaluate you and/or your organization’s entrepreneurial leadership profile, which will be used as a baseline for our work together.Talent Selection
Attracting, retaining and motivating your people are key business initiatives that you need to address as your organization evolves. Often we have a systematized approach to the interview process – or even recruiting – but haven’t thought through the benefits of creating a systematized approach to the hiring process itself.Speaking
Lisa brings over 35 years of business experience and organizational insight to her clients and program audiences. Her programs help CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs and professionals to challenge the status quo, create new goals, and achieve new levels of success.![](/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/pharos-methodology.jpg)
Entrepreneurial leaders:
- perform at a higher level than their counterparts and competitors.
- achieve both personal and professional growth, which leads to growth for their organizations.
- operate with the highest integrity.
- attract enviable talent to their teams and companies.
- enjoy more wins, and share successes graciously.
Case Studies
Read examples of why we were hired, how we helped, and what happened as a result of working with us:
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Meet The Team
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Dr. Lisa Aldisert Founder / CEO
Dr. Lisa M. Aldisert is an internationally recognized business advisor, trend expert, speaker and author. She is president of Pharos Alliance Inc., an executive advisory firm specializing in strategic planning, organizational and leadership development for entrepreneurial organizations.
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Nichole MacDowell PR Director
Nichole manages our public relations, placing Lisa's thought leadership in the media, and coordinating all of our communications efforts. She has spent her entire career in the PR arena and loves building relationships.
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Laura Shell Digital Media Manager
Laura is a talented Digital Media Manager who takes care of our website, streamlines social media posting, and helps out with all things digital. She has a background in graphic design, fashion design and illustration.