"I have worked with Alise Cortez for two years on our Women in Leadership Forum – a networking event focused on addressing issues facing women in Pharma. Alise has been an absolute pleasure to work with on this project; her friendly and professional manner instantly engages attendees and puts the room at ease. A skilled moderator, Alise worked extensively with our panelists pre-event to ensure everyone felt comfortable with the agenda points and led the discussion seamlessly on the day of the event – not an easy task! It’s a privilege to work with Alise and I very much looking forward to our continued collaboration."

“I was enrolled in Alise’s leadership sessions and they were life changing. She helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses so you can better harness your skills and experience to be the best leader you can be. Through the sessions I was able to find deeper value and meaning in the work I do through further exploring my purpose and passion. Not only did I gain leadership skills to use in the office but my personal life benefited as well. Whether you are looking to develop your leadership skills, be re-motivated, find the connection between your work and passion, or improve communication skills, you will be able to do so with courses from Alise. The knowledge I gained from this experience will stick with me forever and I believe everyone would find value in sessions with Alise.”

"Alise’s presentation was inspiring and uplifting. It was like “lifting the veil” to reveal the good, the bad and the ugly but sprinkled with hope for the future of our Gen Y & Z in the workplace."

"The Grab Your Gusto session seamlessly inaugurated our board workshop, infusing it with the perfect blend of energy to captivate and inspire our volunteers. Dr. Cortez’s presentation was not only fresh and sophisticated but also thought-provoking and immediately applicable. She skillfully struck a harmonious balance between teaching and engaging the group, ensuring that maintaining our focus was never in question. Her impactful session left us with a revitalized passion for embracing our ultimate purpose each day!"

"We recently had Dr. Alise Cortez at our Leadership Retreat and the experience far surpassed our expectations. Dr. Cortez’s knowledge and expertise really allowed our employees to learn more about not only themselves but also about those they work alongside or interact with on a daily basis. The information presented was truly enlightening and encouraged each of us to stretch ourselves to find our true purpose & passion. Our organization would highly recommend anyone looking for a motivational and educational speaker to consider Dr. Alise Cortez. She is well worth the investment and was an incredible way to kick off our retreat."

"Dr. Alise Cortez's speech at our DEI summit was so captivating. She spoke to about "leveraging our uniqueness is the answer to innovation" and challenged us to identify these characteristics. As communicators—or storytellers—I believe it is our job to inspire our audience and promote engagement. As DEI practitioners, it is also our job to "show up," share our unique stories and uplift those who are unable to share their own story. Dr. Cortez had a unique way of characterizing people; she referred to her podcast guests as "beautiful souls." It was refreshing to see another individual treat people so kindly. She reminded us to elevate each other, that every voice should be heard and honored, and to cherish each other as someone's "precious child" to foster a diverse culture that promotes innovation and effective problem-solving. Admittedly, I had to immediately step out of our breakout session collect myself. Later during the DEI summit, Dr. Cortez found me in the crowd and gave me a gentle hug. Dr. Cortez and I believe we are both kindred spirits that were meant to meet, and she's probably right. In a moment of need as I navigate through difficult change at work and in life, I can say "my cup" has been refilled after today. I provide a unique perspective to the table, and I am enough. Thank you."