For over 15 years, Lisa Cirincione, founder and CEO of Your Story for Change, has coached high-
performing leaders across the tech, scientific, and energy sectors. Her unique blend of mindset work, executive leadership coaching, and dynamic storytelling training empowers clients to build a lasting leadership presence from the inside out—transforming both their professional and personal lives. Lisa earned her degree from the University of Southern California and her teaching certification from The American Institute. Before founding Your Story for Change, she taught at The American Institute, The London School, UCLA Extension, English Language Center, and EF Language Institute. Her clients include top-tier professionals across leading global tech firms, pharmaceutical organizations, and Fortune 500 companies, placing her at the forefront of developing high-impact leaders within some of the world’s most influential and innovative organizations. Lisa is also an actress and performer, bringing a deep sense of empathy and an exceptional ability to connect, inspire, and transform her clients and audiences, whether in the boardroom or on the stage.
B.F.A. in Acting
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting, USC
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Training for the stage and screen with ​emphasis on Theatre as Activism.
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Training & work at the British American Drama Academy,​ London & Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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Member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.
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Post Graduate Training at The Imagined Life, Stan Kirsch Studios and Tisch School of the Arts.
Teaching Certification
The American Institute
Florence, Italy
Certification to Teach English as a Foreign Language
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EFL Certification with a specialization in teaching pronunciation & the Standard American Accent.
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15 years hands on teaching experience abroad for diplomats, business professionals & artists.
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Teacher at The American Institute, UCLA Extension & English Language Center, Los Angeles.
Acting & Residency
15+ Years Acting,
Directing & Curating
Acting, Directing & Curating
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Artist in Residence at The Braid (formerly Jewish Women’s Theatre) as both actress and director.
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Turkish Women’s Initiative: Directed, curated and produced "Stories of Courage."
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Recent TV & Film: FOX's 9-1-1, L.A.’s Finest and on Direct TV in the indie film Porcupine.​
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Directed and produced a series of children's plays in both English and Italian in Florence, Italy.
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LA WEEKLY and LA Drama Critics Circle Award Nominee.
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Coaching & Leadership
Scherer Leadership Center
Coaching & Leadership Development
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Training in leadership and personal development with coach and mentor, John Scherer.
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Completion of Executive Development Intensive through Scherer Leadership Center.
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Training to facilitate personal leadership discovery for individuals and teams.
Personal & Passionate
Global Experience,
Language, Family
Passionate & Compassionate Focus
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Fluent in both Italian and Spanish.
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Lived in Italy and The U.K., work and life experience abroad.
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Close and committed relationship with international clients with a deep understanding of the immigrant experience.
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Close and dedicated bonds to family, Jewish & Italian, in The U.S. and abroad.
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Wife and mama to two beautiful babes.
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