ABOUT US

Real Leadership Begins Within

You won’t find buzzwords or band-aid solutions here.

You’ll find emotional intelligence, radical self-awareness, and a framework that actually sticks because it’s based on who you are, not who you’re trying to impress.

LIFTT is not about mindseT, It’s about emotional mastery.

We don’t start with your LinkedIn bio.
We start with your inner world, how you respond under pressure, how you regulate emotion, how aligned you feel when no one’s watching.

We built LIFTT because we got tired of seeing high performers quietly unravel behind the scenes.

They had the accolades. They had the income.

But inside?
They were exhausted, reactive, misaligned, or just numb.

Eric Thompson

LIFTT Leadership Founder & CEO

Eric Thompson helps high performers lead with clarity, calm, and emotional intelligence — not ego.

After 20+ years coaching Fortune 500 executives, professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and elite coaches, Eric realized the common thread:

Most leadership breakdowns aren’t skill-based. They’re self-based.

So he created the LIFTT framework — Higher Self vs. Lower Self — to help people recognize their emotional patterns, shift their energy with intention, and show up as the leader they were meant to be.

Eric believes that what matters most is showing up as the most aligned, emotionally aware version of yourself, especially when life gets loud. LIFTT helps people stop performing and start leading from within.

It’s not fluff. It’s not hype.

It’s a grounded, real-world approach rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience.

The Foundation of LIFTT

For over 20 years, I have worked with leaders, executives, athletes, and coaches to help them achieve their potential. LIFTT Leadership emerged from a clear observation: despite external achievements, many successful individuals experience an internal disconnect.

This pattern became evident through years of coaching: we were succeeding by conventional standards but missing the fulfillment that should accompany that success.

The turning point came when I recognized that traditional leadership development focused almost exclusively on external strategies while neglecting the internal work that creates sustainable change. Technical skills and tactical approaches provide value, but true leadership transformation begins from within.

“We don’t need more polished leaders.

We need more present ones.”

— Eric Thompson, LIFTT Founder & CEO

Beyond Mindset

While many leadership programs focus on mindset, LIFTT Leadership centers on something more fundamental: emotional intelligence. This is not about positive thinking or affirmations. It is about developing the ability to recognize, understand, and regulate emotions in yourself and others.

Through extensive work with high performers across industries, I have observed that emotional intelligence is the critical differentiator between good leaders and exceptional ones. It is not what you know but how you show up, especially under pressure.

The Higher Self Framework

The core of LIFTT Leadership is the Higher Self vs. Lower Self framework—a practical system for recognizing when you are operating from fear, judgment, or scarcity (Lower Self) and intentionally shifting to courage, compassion, and abundance (Higher Self).

This framework developed through work with clients who were technically proficient but struggled with consistency, especially during challenging times. Their performance fluctuated not because of knowledge gaps but because of their emotional state.

The Higher Self framework is not theoretical—it is a practical tool for making better decisions, building stronger relationships, and achieving sustainable performance without burnout.

Beyond Mindset

While many leadership programs focus on mindset, LIFTT Leadership centers on something more fundamental: emotional intelligence. This is not about positive thinking or affirmations. It is about developing the ability to recognize, understand, and regulate emotions in yourself and others.

Through extensive work with high performers across industries, I have observed that emotional intelligence is the critical differentiator between good leaders and exceptional ones. It is not what you know but how you show up, especially under pressure.

The Higher Self Framework

The core of LIFTT Leadership is the Higher Self vs. Lower Self framework—a practical system for recognizing when you are operating from fear, judgment, or scarcity (Lower Self) and intentionally shifting to courage, compassion, and abundance (Higher Self).

This framework developed through work with clients who were technically proficient but struggled with consistency, especially during challenging times. Their performance fluctuated not because of knowledge gaps but because of their emotional state.

The Higher Self framework is not theoretical—it is a practical tool for making better decisions, building stronger relationships, and achieving sustainable performance without burnout.

ERIC THOMPSON'S
Professional Background

20+ years of coaching experience with executives, entrepreneurs, and high performers

Has worked with organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies

Developed leadership programs and implemented across multiple industries

Collaborates with professional athletes and sports teams on performance psychology

Created the LIFTT Leadership methodology using an evidence-based approach

This diverse experience has shaped LIFTT into a system that works across contexts—whether you are leading a corporation, building a coaching practice, or seeking personal growth.

“You don’t need more strategy.

You need a better relationship with yourSELF.”

— Eric Thompson, LIFTT Founder & CEO

ERIC's Personal Approach

My coaching philosophy centers on core principles:

Authenticity over perfection:

Real transformation happens when we bring our whole selves to our work.

Practical application over theory:

Knowledge without implementation creates no change.

Sustainable growth over quick fixes:

Lasting change requires commitment and consistent practice.

Community over isolation:

We grow faster and more effectively when supported by others.

I believe that leadership is not a position, it is a practice. And that practice begins with self-leadership: the ability to lead yourself before attempting to lead others.

Life Beyond LIFTT

While LIFTT is central to my professional life, I find balance through:

  • Time in nature, particularly hiking and exploring new trails

  • Competitive activities that challenge me to grow

  • Deep conversations with friends and family

  • Quiet moments of reflection and solitude

These experiences inform my work with LIFTT, reminding me that leadership is not just about professional success—it is about creating a life of meaning, purpose, and connection.

-Eric

The LIFTT Vision

My vision for LIFTT Leadership extends beyond individual transformation. Want to know how to best show up as a leader? Ready to take the first step of an incredible journey as a coach?

This is where it begins. Right here in this moment.

Join the LIFTT Leadership Course community, take the

Assessment Quiz. Reach out. Take one step forward.

I believe that by developing emotionally intelligent leaders, we can create:

  • Organizations where people thrive rather than merely survive

  • Coaching practices that create profound, lasting change for clients

  • Communities built on authentic connection rather than superficial networking

  • A culture that values inner development as much as external achievement

This vision drives everything we do at LIFTT—from our Assessment Quiz to our LIFTT Leadership Course to our Certified LIFTT Coaching Program.

Join the LIFTT LEADERSHIP Movement

The LIFTT Method

Every part of our leadership method is built to be:

Practical

Tools designed for real-life leadership use

Repeatable

A tested system that performs under pressure

Transformational

Built to drive real, sustainable leadership change

Human

Because great leadership is an emotional and real journey

At the center of it all?

Your ability to recognize your Lower Self (fear, shame, judgment) and access your Higher Self (clarity, calm, courage) in real time.

We Believe

  • Self-awareness is the real competitive advantage

  • Emotional regulation is more important than time management

  • Leadership is not a position — it’s a daily practice

  • Your inner life drives your outer impact

  • Sustainable change never comes from shame — it comes from alignment

Who We Serve

Coaches ready to build a practice rooted in results and integrity

Executives & Entrepreneurs navigating pressure, people, and purpose

Athletes who want to expand beyond performance and access peace

Artists & Creatives seeking to transform expression into impact without losing themself in the process

Humans ready to stop performing and start showing up for their life

Why It Matters

Because when one leader gets emotionally regulated…


teams breathe easier

kids feel safer

partners get their presence

clients get better coaching.

And the ripple begins.

That’s why we do this work. We do this to change lives.

Where to Start

Take the LIFTT Assessment Quiz

Join the Free LIFTT Community

Take the LIFTT Leadership Course

Let’s Stay Connected

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“This isn’t your life.
This is a moment in your life.
The way you lead yourself through it?
That’s everything.”

– Eric Thompson

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