Lisa McCarthy

Cofounder & CEO of Fast Forward Group, Executive Coach, Sales Leadership Expert

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Lisa McCarthy Biography

Lisa McCarthy is the cofounder and CEO of the Fast Forward Group, a professional development and executive coaching company that aims to help leaders and teams dramatically elevate performance and fulfillment in all areas of their lives. With over 25 years of experience leading sales organizations at major media companies, including Univision, Viacom, and CBS, McCarthy has a profound background in driving success at high levels.

What would extraordinary look like for you and your organization? Fast Forward™ gives leaders a regimen for High Performance Living that ignites people and accelerates growth. It is practical and immediately actionable. Since its launch in 2013, the Fast Forward Group has transformed the careers and lives of more than 100,000 professionals at prominent companies such as Google, Meta, Amazon, TikTok, JPMorgan Chase, and Colgate. Clients cite a profound and lasting impact on both their business and culture.

Lisa McCarthy is a sought-after keynote and motivational speaker at company, industry, and women leadership events. Her energetic and interactive sessions are highly rated for their impact and utility. McCarthy and her co-founder Wendy Leshgold designed a system to help people achieve success and fulfillment in their whole lives, making her presentations particularly compelling and relevant.

Recognized for her professional success, McCarthy was named a “Woman to Watch” by Advertising Age and was included in Crain’s New York Business “40 Under 40” list. As a leader known for being a change agent and fueling high-performance cultures, her former team members describe her as an inspiring leader and coach who nurtured talent, set bold visions, and drove significant revenue growth. McCarthy is also the co-author of "Fast Forward: 5 Power Principles to Create the Life You Want in Just One Year."

Lisa’s passion for people begins at home in Port Washington, New York, where she lives a fulfilled life with her husband and three children.

Lisa McCarthy Videos

  • Lisa McCarthy, The Fast Forward Group - YouTube
  • What We Do - Lisa McCarthy, Partner on Vimeo

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    Lisa McCarthy is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Business Growth, Business Leadership, Leadership, Motivational, Peak Performance.
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Lisa McCarthy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Lisa McCarthy for your event is available upon request. Lisa McCarthy generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Michael Time, Alexandra Brand, Anthony McCarley, Matt Johnson and Johnny Cupcakes. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lisa McCarthy for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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