Work | Your Story for Change

Who We Are...

Hi, I'm Lisa Cirincione, Founder & Storytelling Aficionado.

Hello, Ciao, Merhaba, Konnichiwa, Salaam, Hola, Privet, Bonjour!

I’m Lisa! Coach, Director and Actress: Over 15 years of experience at helping you and your team tell your untold stories with impact and confidence. Produce the results you want for your organization, your career, your life.

Vision & Mission

Coaching & Development

“Presentational Empathy Coaching”

A hybrid of presentation skills + inner self reflection work.
Learn to use your vulnerability as your strength.
Connect with others and in front of an audience in a truly authentic way.

Transformation & Healing

Storytelling Builds Confidence, Courage & Heightens The Healing Process

Shared experiences validate and empower both subject and audience.
Heightened healing happens when we face difficult experiences.
Build community and powerful interpersonal bonds by creating common ground.

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Clients & Mission

We Drive Important Conversations Through The Power Of Stories Across The Globe

From Brazil, Turkey, Central America, Japan, Iran, Belarus, Europe, Afghanistan, India, Russia, Africa and all over the United States, we help you tell your story in a truly impactful and transformative way.

Training & Experience

B.F.A. in Acting

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting, USC

Training for the stage and screen with emphasis on Theatre as Activism.

Training & work at the British American Drama Academy, London & Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.

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

EFL Certification with a specialization in teaching pronunciation & the Standard American Accent.
15 years hands on teaching experience abroad for diplomats, business professionals & artists.

Teacher at The American Institute, UCLA Extension & English Language Center, Los Angeles.

Acting & Residency

15+ Years Acting,

Directing & Curating

Acting, Directing & Curating

Artist in Residence at The Braid (formerly Jewish Women’s Theatre) as both actress and director.

Turkish Women’s Initiative: Directed, curated and produced "Stories of Courage."
Recent TV & Film: FOX's 9-1-1, L.A.’s Finest and on Direct TV in the indie film Porcupine.

Directed and produced a series of children's plays in both English and Italian in Florence, Italy.

LA WEEKLY and LA Drama Critics Circle Award Nominee.

Coaching & Leadership

Scherer Leadership Center

Coaching & Leadership Development

Training in leadership and personal development with coach and mentor, John Scherer.

Completion of Executive Development Intensive through Scherer Leadership Center.

Training to facilitate personal leadership discovery for individuals and teams.

Personal & Passionate

Global Experience,

Language, Family

Passionate & Compassionate Focus

Fluent in both Italian and Spanish.

Lived in Italy and The U.K., work and life experience abroad.

Close and committed relationship with international clients with a deep understanding of the immigrant experience.

Close and dedicated bonds to family, Jewish & Italian, in The U.S. and abroad.

Wife and mama to two beautiful babes.

Ronda Spinak

Founder, The Braid Theatre

“Lisa’s deep empathy allows her to connect and move people in a profound way on stage as an actress. It’s this ability that makes her an effective director and coach, guiding people to find their own courage and heart

Natallia Vialichka

User Experience Designer

"Lisa has helped me finally feel like myself during interviews... I couldn't have done it without Lisa! I am so happy with the results of our work and would highly recommend Lisa to anyone trying to improve their chances of getting their dream job.

Önder Ozbek

Project Manager, Facebook

Lisa has an extremely effective coaching method that literally improved my quality of life both at work and at home. English is my third language. She helped me with my accent and story-telling which I credit to landing me a new job!