Nancy Riesz is a nationally-known interpersonal effectiveness expert, a Success Catalyst, who teaches people how to work together… better. During her 20 years in the clinical laboratory and in-vitro diagnostics industry, Nancy earned a reputation for being a compelling leader by blending practical business strategies with challenge, inspiration, humor and accountability. Her positive outlook, insightful perspectives and innovative solutions lead individuals and organizations to shift their thinking, transform their actions and accelerate success.

Nancy applies the same enthusiasm, expertise and on-target analysis with her clients that consistently put her and her staff at the top of their industry for more than 20 years. Her positive outlook and insightful perspectives help energize people, shift thinking, transform outcomes and accelerate success leading people to achieve top-line performance and bottom-line results. Her passion is to create working environments that encourage people to be excited about coming to work, for leaders they are compelled to do their best for, doing what they do best.

Nancy earned a MBA in Management from Xavier University’s Executive Program, a certificate in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University and a BS in Medical Technology from the University of Cincinnati and. Nancy is President of Success Catalyst, a certified Woman Business Enterprise, which she founded in 1993. She is also a founding partner of LifeScape, LLC, helping Baby Boomers create a plan for the rest of their lives. Nancy is a certified coach by International Coach Federation, an adjunct professor at Xavier University, a member of the Chapter Leadership Council of National Speakers Association, on the staff of the Mercy Franciscan Holistic Health Centers, a member of the Cincinnati Regional Chamber Small Business Advisory Board, a United Way Ambassador, a Rotarian, Leadership Chair of the Executive Women Golf Association, Cincinnati chapter, a member of Impact 100 and a Hospice of Cincinnati volunteer.