Dr. Lisa Toppin

Dr. Lisa Toppin

Every career is shaped by relationships. The people we grow up with, the teams we join, the mentors who see something in us. We’re defined as much by these interactions as by our ambitions. That’s why my work begins with listening.

Early in my HR career at Charles Schwab, a high-performing team member came to my office, frustrated. “I’m smart,” he said, “but I’m always stuck in the middle of the pack.” As we talked, it became clear he was in the wrong lane. His real passion—his genius—was photography. That moment changed the way I think about talent. It’s not something to fit into a box. It’s something to honor, develop, and use with intention.

That insight became the foundation for The GENIUS Method, my signature framework for helping professionals reconnect with the strengths that set them apart and propel them forward.

As a certified Gallup Strengths Coach and long-time HR executive, I’ve coached hundreds of professionals—from early-career talent to C-suite leaders—and built programs that transform how organizations recognize and develop their people. I bring that same clarity, candor, and care to every conversation—because people drive change, and talent drives people.

This platform is an extension of the work I’ve always done: listen, clarify, and guide. Whether you’re here to evolve your leadership, reshape your career, or simply reconnect with what makes you unique—I’m glad you’re here.

Dr. Lisa Toppin

That insight became the foundation for The GENIUS Method, my signature framework for helping professionals reconnect with the strengths that set them apart and propel them forward.

As a certified Gallup Strengths Coach and long-time HR executive, I’ve coached hundreds of professionals—from early-career talent to C-suite leaders—and built programs that transform how organizations recognize and develop their people. I bring that same clarity, candor, and care to every conversation—because people drive change, and talent drives people.

This platform is an extension of the work I’ve always done: listen, clarify, and guide. Whether you’re here to evolve your leadership, reshape your career, or simply reconnect with what makes you unique—I’m glad you’re here.

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Lisa M. Toppin has more than 20 years of experience in human resources. Currently, she serves as the Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President of Talent Management Programs at LPL Financial. She is responsible for developing programs that support talent acquisition, talent development and enhancing an inclusive culture through broad inclusion programming. Toppin has held human resources leadership positions with several firms nationwide, including Charles Schwab, where she led the firm’s, diversity and inclusion, learning and development programs as well as the executive recruiting function. Prior to that, Toppin held HR business partner roles with Phillips Petroleum, Sherwin Williams and Montell USA.

Toppin has a Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Howard University and George Washington University, respectively. She received her Master of Science in Human Resources/Industrial Relations from Rutgers University and earned a Doctorate of Education in Human Resources Development from George Washington University. Toppin has served in leadership roles many nonprofits, including the Junior League of Charlotte, Above and Beyond Students and the Jewish Vocational Service in San Francisco. She and her husband live in Charlotte, N.C. with their two children.

I coach people every day. It is in the everyday that great insight is garnered.

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Early Stages

I started as yoga trainer and getting more and more close with people who came for yoga classes, I saw that it might not be all I can do for them. Then I started thinking about elaborating my own complex lifestyle program. I already had a bunch of ideas – so it started swiftly.

Career Start

With my medical degree in endocrinology I was able to smartly combine yoga techniques together with correct nutrition recommendations and come up with a neat program that would improve self-comprehension of many people struggling with their weight problems and overall dissatisfaction.

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