Lisa Pertoso is a leadership development consultant, comedian and writer, who supercharges leaders into more adaptable humans through improv-based experiences. She specializes in teaching adaptability, creative problem-solving, public speaking and well-being. Lisa believes that our most vital human skills are developed through experiences, and the experiences that scare us the most are our biggest teachers.

Throughout her 20+ year career, Lisa has brought human-centered learning experiences to thousands of business leaders and students across U.S, Asia, Australia, Canada, Mexico, and the EU inside design and advertising agencies, tech and law firms, non-profit and government organizations. Past clients include BMW Group, Brooklyn Public Library, Con Edison, Equinox, NYC Health, and TBWA.

In her previous roles, Lisa served as Director of Executive Education Programs at Hyper Island, and a leadership coach at The Flatiron School and Teal. She received her Master’s in International Relations with a focus on human rights. Lisa is also a published humor and essayist with work appearing in Glamour, Business Insider, and McSweeney’s.

She follows her fears every day as an improv comedy performer and parent. Learn more and connect with Lisa on Linkedin.