I founded Element of Change in early 2016 while simultaneously working in the corporate HR space.
However, it was during a reorganization at DaVita in October 2022 that I realized the potential of combining my side business, HR master’s degree, and PCC coaching certification to assist healthcare organizations full-time.
I have a deep understanding of leadership complexities and effective communication, and can inspire and motivate teams through impactful speaking events, workshops and storytelling that resonate on a profound level.
These core values drive everything we do. We value purpose and intention, ensuring that these values are at the heart of every endeavor, whether personal or business. These values guide our work to create meaningful and lasting impact.
Completed my master’s degree in Human Resource Management Services.
Left Target because I knew I no longer wanted to climb the corporate ladder, yet I wasn’t ready to leave the corporate space. I started my side-business journey and started a new role at CarMax as a Regional HR Field Leader.
Launched Element of Change LLC and became a Certified Co-Active Associate Coach all while supporting the Mountain West Region of CarMax Operating Groups; 300+ teammates, 35+ frontline leaders, 8 directors and 6 VPs.
Piloted a Front-Line Manager 5-Month Development Program that was widely successful and is now used company-wide for DaVita nurses who are pursuing management development.
Started a family and launched a podcast while on maternity leave, while supporting two DaVita Operating Groups in the Southeastern Region, 500+ teammates, 100+ frontline leaders, 10+ directors and 2 VPs.
Grew our family +1 during COVID and was promoted to HR Director, while supporting $1B of DaVita’s book of business, a senior VP, 4,000 teammates, 400 frontline leaders, 35+ directors and 7 VPs, in 8 states.
The Element of Change Community helped 300+ HR Leaders and Online Business Owners in 1:1 coaching and training development support.
Helped lead DaVita’s Southeastern Operating Group’s roughly 4,500 employees through a major restructure. During this time, I was unable to find a role that fit my growth needs. I seized the opportunity and took my side business to my main book of business.
February of 2023: I left DaVita as a HR Director and stayed on as an Executive Coach.
Element of Change grew and hired two Coaches to support our healthcare & Retail community.
Join Lisa Rigoli, CEO of Element of Change, for a 60-minute session where she’ll connect insights from the 2026 Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Conference to the retention decisions happening inside your organization this month. Drawing on 15+ years helping leaders navigate high-stakes transitions, Lisa will share her perspective on what the research says, what’s actually working, and what you can do now before March.
Leadership transitions aren’t a one-time event they’re an ongoing challenge. That’s why we host quarterly roundtables designed to help senior leaders like you navigate change, foster stability, and lead with clarity through uncertainty.
Each session connects you with a community of forward-thinking senior leaders who are actively tackling today’s workplace challenges, sharing real insights, strategies, and support in real-time.
Want in? Join the waitlist to stay updated on upcoming roundtables and be part of the conversation when it matters most.