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Unlock Your Potential with Transformational Coaching
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your next step in life? As your life coach, I'm here to help you navigate through challenges, set clear goals, and cultivate the mindset and habits needed to achieve lasting fulfillment. Together, we'll break through limiting beliefs, align your actions with your true values, and empower you to live a life that's purposeful, confident, and fully aligned with your vision. Ready to take the next step? Let's create the life you deserve!

Your first 30 minute meeting is free. Text 512-876-9338 to schedule.

The initial interview is an opportunity for you AND the owner of Sojourner Tours, Lisa Gustavson, to determine if her experience, training and background are a good fit for your situation and goals. Coaching is available in-person for those in Central Texas and online for those who haven’t been able to move to the Austin area yet. ;)

Lisa’s coaching has a unique and exciting approch that draws from her two Master’s Degrees, her experience starting and running her own small business, her life experience, on top of her own personal journey to understand herself and the greater mysteries of life. Much of her wisdom comes from her studies in Anthropology, her travels and her experiences living in other cultures which enables her to offer insights and approaches that can be really special and exceptional —because her approach is so distinctive, she is selective and works with a limited number of coachees:

- she will accept you as a client if she sees how she can help you achieve your project or goal because it aligns with her knowledge, wisdom and skills,

-she will continue to keep you as a client if you are serious about making progress for yourself and demonstrate that through your actions by doing the “homework”you set for yourself with her guidance and take the lead in their own journey with her support and encouragement & by making a commitment to see your project, goal or journey through for a reasonable length of time.

Following the interview, expect Lisa to reflect for a few days before deciding yes or no.

Hello!

I’m Lisa, the owner of Sojourner Tours. I’m doing some life coaching on the side because I’ve found I have a passion for helping individuals uncover their true potential and navigate life’s transitions. With a background that blends both academic and practical experience, I offer a unique perspective grounded in anthropology, cross-cultural experiences, and personal growth.

What makes me qualified?

I hold a Master’s degree in Anthropology, which has deeply shaped my understanding of human behavior, cultural dynamics, and the ways in which our environments shape our identities. Through my studies and experiences, I’ve come to appreciate how the "iceberg theory" applies to personal transformation: much of who we are, our beliefs, and our behaviors lie beneath the surface, waiting to be explored, understood, and released from the ice so we can live our best lives.

Having lived in France and Japan and traveled throughout the world, I've gained firsthand insights into how culture, language, and diverse worldviews influence our personal journeys. These experiences have deepened my ability to empathize with clients from various backgrounds and help them navigate their unique paths with clarity and confidence. Perhaps more importantly, it enables me to offer you out-of-the-ordinary perspectives with which to view and explore as you pursue your goals and re-orient your life in order to gain greater satisfaction and joy in living.

What can I offer if you are embarking on a personal journey -pursuing meaning, happiness, yourself…?

In addition to my academic journey, I’ve walked the Camino del Norte de Santiago (a thru-hike of >400 miles in 7 weeks), an experience that contributed to shaping my unique approach to coaching. The pilgrimage taught me the power of reflection, perseverance, and embracing the unknown — lessons I share with clients as they embark on their own transformative journeys. The experience of the long-thru-hiking pilgrims includes three experiences of being broken (physically, mentally and then spiritually) in order to come to a new level of understanding of life, the universe, mankind and our place within humanity. The wisdom of these lessons can be felt in my coaching.

What would enable me to help you achieve work and business goals?

I understand the entrepreneurial spirit, having started my own small boutique company. From building something from the ground up to balancing creativity with practicality, I’m no stranger to the challenges and triumphs that come with pursuing your dreams. Having an MA in Anthropology and another MA in international studies, I also have professional training in budgeting, timelines, grant/proposal writing and lots of other exciting technical skills that will be a boon to your professional goals.

With all that said…

As a coach, I work with individuals to uncover the deeper layers of their life’s narrative, identify their true values, and break through barriers — all while fostering a mindset of resilience and growth. Whether you’re looking to make a major life change, navigate career transitions, or simply live more authentically, I’m here to guide you toward a life that feels both meaningful and aligned with your deeper purpose.

Let’s get started! Set up your 30 minute free first meeting 512-876-9338