About the Instructor
Lisa M. Van Wormer isn’t just teaching theory—she’s lived it. A U.S. Army veteran and former intelligence analyst, Lisa has spent decades making high-pressure decisions where the stakes were more than just business—they were mission-critical. With a Master’s degree in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding, she has spent her career mastering the art of navigating complex situations, whether in the military, the intelligence community, or the corporate world.
As the founder of Abrado Analytics, Lisa helps businesses transform ideas into action, providing strategic insights that drive success. She has led high-stress governmental projects, managed large-scale operations, and crafted solutions in environments where failure wasn’t an option. Whether negotiating deals, diffusing conflicts, or commanding a room, Lisa brings real-world expertise and a no-nonsense approach to mastering influence, communication, and strategy.
Her philosophy? Conflict is an opportunity. Negotiation is an art. Influence is a skill. And in this series, she’s giving you the tools to master them all.
