About Dr. Liz Pavese
Liz is an organizational psychologist, certified executive coach, and trusted advisor to founders, people leaders, and work tech innovators. With over 17 years of experience spanning enterprise tech, startup worktech platforms, and advisory services, she brings a unique blend of behavioral science, product fluency, and human-centered leadership expertise to every engagement.
Liz has held leadership roles at companies like Workday, CoachHub, Limeade, and Qualtrics, where she’s shaped post-sale advisory services, product strategy, and advised feature development. Her prior work as an internal OD practitioner and talent management consultant focused on the design of organizational and talent solutions rooted in evidence-based practice. Her work sits at the intersection of product, people, and performance—making her a rare hybrid of practitioner and strategist. She currently serves on advisory boards for both tech startups and mission-driven organizations, where she helps shape the future of work and leadership development.
As a credentialed ICF coach with a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Liz has been a leader, coached and consulted across sectors, from Fortune 500s to early-stage startups. She is a sought-after speaker, having delivered keynotes and facilitated panels at global events including ATD, SHRM, SIOP, and Workday Rising. Her thought leadership has been featured in SHRM, Fast Company, HR.com, Training Industry, and more—and she is a contributing author to The Coaching Buyer’s Handbook and The Ethical Coaches Handbook.
Liz’s mission is to help leaders grow without burning out, scale intentionally, and lead with both clarity and conviction.