Lindsay Shookus

Lindsay Shookus is a 7-time Emmy-winning and 2-time Peabody-winning television producer, speaker, and executive coach.

For twenty years, she was a veteran producer at Saturday Night Live, where she ran the talent department and was responsible for booking the hosts, musical guests, and cast. Most recently, she executive produced the HBO docuseries Alex vs. AROD.

Today, Lindsay brings those lessons in trust and leadership to stages and executive teams across the country. As a keynote speaker and executive coach, she works with senior leaders, rising talent, and organizations to build credibility, strengthen transformational relationships, and lead with confidence under pressure.

She also executive produced Miley Cyrus’ New Year’s Eve Party, was an Associate Producer on the critically acclaimed television show 30 Rock, and produced NBC’s Adele: Live in New York City special.

Her work has been recognized by The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard Magazine, Bustle, and Elle Magazine. She is also the founder of Women Work F#cking Hard (WWFH), a community committed to empowering women founders and business leaders.

Lindsay studied journalism at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a member of the 2022 Class of Henry Crown Fellows within the Aspen Global Leadership Network at the Aspen Institute. She resides in New York City with her family.