Woods College Faculty

Liz Corcoran

Part-time Faculty

M.S. in Leadership

Profile

Senior Vice President, Design, Impact Performance Group, Inc.

Liz Corcoran is the SVP of Design and Development at Impact Performance Group, boasting 25 years of leadership in designing, developing, and facilitating custom leadership, sales, and service solutions rooted in positive psychology. This approach has proven successful in deepening client relations and boosting employee engagement across Fortune 500 companies in various industries, including financial markets, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Liz is a certified ICF coach and practitioner in multiple disciplines, including Appreciative Inquiry and Emotional Intelligence, drawing from her extensive academic background with degrees from Boston College, New York University, and the University of Pennsylvania. A respected figure in positive psychology, she serves as special liaison to the Board of the International Positive Psychology Association and has contributed significantly to the field, earning the James O. Pawelski Positive Catalyst Award at the 2021 IPPA World Congress for her impactful work. Liz lives in Wellesley, Massachusetts, with her family.