Lindsay Shookus

Throughout her career as a Saturday Night Live producer, Lindsay Shookus worked with a new, high-profile figure every week. Beginning each Monday, she had two days to go from being a total stranger to becoming this person’s confidant and trusted producer as they worked through a fast-paced week that would culminate in 90 minutes of live television.

In this talk, Shookus draws parallels between the worlds of TV and business to lead a dynamic and interactive session filled with actionable tactics for creating meaningful, in-depth relationships that are a crucial component for success in any pursuit. An engaging storyteller who uses stories from behind the scenes at SNL to show her relationship-building strategies in action, Shookus delves into the mindfulness behind the madness of nurturing authentic relationships in transactional and quickly changing environments. Through humility, humor, and wisdom, she prepares the audience to become impactful communicators who add value to every interaction.