Helping educators move from chaos to calm…without quitting.

I support educators in shifting their energy from “running on empty” to
“running on a great observation and rumor of a snow day.

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UPLIFT: Energizing Educators' Passion and Purpose

When I enrolled in my coaching program in 2019, I wasn’t expecting a life overhaul. I was nearly 50, confident in who I was and how I showed up… and to my surprise, I experienced a transformation like no other.

What I learned about energy—how it shows up in ourselves and others—was life-changing. I began to frame my thoughts and emotions through the lens of energy levels, which helped me ask better questions about what I truly wanted from every situation, every relationship, and every conversation with my colleagues.

And that’s exactly what I’m offering you in these pages:
✨ A new lens
✨ A new language
✨ And a path back to joy, clarity, and purpose.

If you’re willing to show up with curiosity and openness, you just might surprise yourself with your own transformation.
So, if you’re feeling exhausted but still in it...
If you’re contemplating a full career shift…
If you’re counting down the days to summer, and it’s September...
Or if you think you’ve got it all figured out (hello, 2019 Lisa Duxbury 👋), I invite you into this book.

Let it challenge you.
Let it meet you exactly where you are.
Let it show you what’s possible when you learn to lead your life—and your classroom—through the lens of energy.

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Meet the Author

Lisa Duxbury

Lisa has a heart for educators — the ones showing up day after day, pouring themselves into students while wondering if there’s anything left for themselves. She wants educators who have, or once had, the passion for the work to joyfully remain in the field. She believes that educators will be served well by the information about energy contained in her book, and hopes readers will walk away knowing their happiness matters, their energy matters, and they do not need to lose themselves to experience success and love their work!

What Readers are Saying

Would you be willing to write me a review on Amazon?

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"This book is a gift. With writing that is authentic, witty, and wise, Lisa invites us into a deeper understanding of energy—how we cultivate it, how we share it, and how it shapes the spaces we lead and learn in. Her insights will stay with teachers and leaders long after the final page, challenging us to consider not just what we do, but how we are. This book has the power to shift mindsets, renew spirits, and truly transform the way we show up for ourselves and each other."

Dr. Kim Brown

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"Uplift: Energizing Educators' Passion and Purpose is a transformative guide for educators, offering practical strategies to reclaim balance and reignite passion using the principles of energy. With empathy and insight, Lisa provides a roadmap for reconnecting with purpose, making this an essential read for anyone seeking inspiration in their teaching journey.”

Bruce D Schneider
Author of Energy Leadership and Founder of the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)

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"This book feels like a heartfelt conversation with a trusted colleague—one who understands the challenges and triumphs of education. Lisa’s words and reflective exercises offer encouragement and clarity. With her lens as an educator and certified iPEC coach, she brings a holistic perspective that empowers educators to grow professionally and thrive personally. More than a resource, this is a guide to sustainable, joyful teaching from someone who truly gets it."

Dr. Linda Kuhaupt