Lisa Sansom

Lisa Sansom is a professional in applied positive psychology, known for translating research into practical tools for individuals, teams, and organizations. Sansom holds titles such as consultant, coach, speaker, facilitator, and positive interventionist. As the owner of LVS Consulting, a boutique consulting firm, she provides positive psychology tools and techniques through speaking engagements, corporate training, consulting, and coaching. Sansom serves clients across industries including finance, education, technology, government, law, nonprofit, and health care.

Sansom's expertise is supported by an academic background that includes an MBA from Rotman School of Management, coaching accreditation from Adler International Learning and OISE-UT, and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from University of Pennsylvania. She is among the first Canadians to complete this program. Sansom is enrolled in the Doctor of Business Administration program at Royal Roads University, where her research focuses on the workplace impacts of positive feedback. Her areas of focus include positive psychology, resilience, optimism, strengths, well-being, change management, high-performing teams, and leadership development.

Sansom is an International Coaching Federation-certified coach at the PCC level and teaches coaching skills to managers and leaders. She holds certifications in the ShiftPositive 360 Leadership Assessment, process management, and foundations of neuroleadership. Sansom has coached with Susan Cain's Quiet Leadership Institute, supporting introverts in gaining recognition in the workplace. With more than 20 years of experience, she customizes her presentations to meet organizational needs, whether delivering keynote addresses or workshops.

Sansom contributes to the advancement of positive psychology as a founding board member of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association, where she also served as vice-chair. She has held leadership roles in the University of Pennsylvania's MAPP Alumni Association. Sansom writes articles and book reviews for magazines and online publications. Her research project, "Catch Them Doing Things Right," explores strategies for helping individuals, teams, and organizations move from patterns of friction to positive, productive environments where strengths and well-being are reinforced.