Lisa McCarthy

Lisa McCarthy is the CEO and Co-founder of Fast Forward Group, a leadership development and executive coaching company known for accelerating growth and innovation, elevating talent, and transforming culture. Since 2013, Fast Forward Group has ignited hundreds of thousands of executives at leading global companies to change the way they lead, work, and live — with proven and lasting impact on mindset and behavior.

Onstage, Lisa will have you laughing, nodding, and probably texting yourself notes to start tomorrow. Known for being a speaker who actually connects with her audience, Lisa brings a mix of relatability, authenticity, and a dash of straight talk that leaves people not just thinking but doing. She co-authored Fast Forward: 5 Power Principles to Create the Life You Want in Just One Year — a book that’s been spotlighted in big-name publications like Forbes, Fast Company, Big Think, and TD Magazine.

Before teaming up with her childhood friend Wendy Leshgold to launch Fast Forward Group, Lisa spent 25 years leading high-performing sales teams at Fortune 500 media companies, overseeing billions in revenue. Those high-pressure roles taught her a thing or two about juggling professional success with personal well-being—without dropping any balls.

Lisa earned her BA from Georgetown University and now lives what she calls an “overly fulfilled” life in Port Washington, NY, with her husband and three kids.