Lisa Bergeron uses her talents and passions to help others

As president of Leading Women of Southeastern New England, Lisa Bergeron inspires, empowers and honors the success of women leaders through a variety of leadership programs, strategic networking events and other resources. Under her leadership and in just four short years, Leading Women of Southeastern New England has grown from 250 to over 2000 members.

"The spirit that Lisa carries about her and the fire that she ignites within anyone who shares a room with her is invaluable. I contribute most if not all of the recent promotion I received to her leadership and mentoring," Tracey E. LeBeau, GTECH technology manager says.

Bergeron's area of expertise is delivering education in the areas of leadership, communication, personal brand development, networking, relationship management and negotiation.

Bergeron’s determination and passion for this work was inspired by her mother. As a female stockbroker in the early 1970's, her mother faced many obstacles including sexual discrimination. However she never let these obstacles get her down. Instead it fueled her mother’s determination.

"One of the greatest gifts we have been given is the opportunity to choose our attitudes. The attitude we choose profoundly affects the way you lead your life. It can hold you back or move you forward. It will shape your goals and the way in which you embrace your successes, failures, and challenges - ultimately influencing your path to finding or not finding opportunities. Believe in yourself. Recognize self-defeating attitudes. Never let failures define you or obstacles stop you. Embrace a mindset of optimism," Bergeron says.