The Improv Effect
About
Jessie Shternshus is the creative force behind unforgettable “aha” moments in leadership, communication, and connection. A master of applied improvisation, she turns boardrooms into playgrounds for innovation, helping global companies like Netflix, the UN, and Johnson & Johnson find clarity through curiosity and storytelling. Whether she’s coaching an executive, crafting a keynote, or leading a workshop with her signature warmth and wit, Jessie helps people unlock their potential, speak with presence, and play their way through change.
She doesn’t just talk about transformation — she designs it, one interactive exercise, one bold reframe, and one meaningful story at a time.
Curious connector.
Story-shaping speaker coach.
Play-driven problem solver.
Creator of Together to Gather and other tools that turn connection into an art form.
Links to previous presentations: https://www.rubyevents.org/talks/keynote-unlearning-the-challenge-of-change-by-jessie-shternshus