With 25 years of experience in the dynamic Brussels environment, including more than a decade in association management, Lisa has built a strong reputation for fostering relationships and navigating intercultural networks. Driven by her passion for the transformative power of coaching and personal development, she became an ICF-certified leadership coach and started offering coaching, training, and consulting for individuals and organisations. She believes that conscious, empowered leaders are the cornerstone of any successful organization.

Benita Lipps is a strategic advisor to European nonprofit organisations navigating complex governance, leadership, strategic, and organisational change. As Novya's founder and a active association executive herself, Benita brings both strategic vision and practical experience to the Leadership Lab. With an Executive MBA from Quantic, she specializes in translating business theory into actionable nonprofit frameworks that strengthen organisational resilience, promote excellence and inclusion, and empower leaders to drive meaningful impact within the Brussels ecosystem.

Diederick works at the intersection of leadership communication and mental wellbeing, helping organisations build clarity, connection, and healthier ways of working. At McKinsey, he led the Global Materials Research team, developing analysts across regions and partnering closely with senior and C-suite clients on strategic insights. Today, he designs communication and wellbeing programmes for international associations, players in the events industry and corporates such as PwC. A certified psychological first aider and coach, Diederick helps leaders in high-pressure environments communicate with impact while cultivating sustainable, human-centred cultures.