Liz Fosslien

Bestselling author of Big Feelings and No Hard Feelings
Head of Storytelling, Team Anywhere, Atlassian

Liz Fosslien is the Head of Storytelling for Atlassian's Team Anywhere. Liz brings her unique blend of creativity and business acumen to help shape the future of distributed work. Her career spans various roles, including leadership positions at Humu and creative direction at Parliament. 

As a work-focused storyteller, bestselling author, and keynote speaker, Liz has established herself as an expert on improving work environments and embracing emotions in professional settings.

Liz is best known for co-authoring and illustrating two highly acclaimed books: the national bestseller Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay and the Wall Street Journal bestseller No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work. Her illustrations and insights have gotten attention from major media outlets, including The New York Times, The Economist, and NPR, and she has been featured on platforms like TED and Good Morning America.

Making Creative Collaboration Work

Join bestselling authors Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy for a conversation about the secrets behind their successful creative partnership. In this session, you'll discover how these accomplished professionals balance their demanding day jobs and personal lives while collaborating on impactful books.

Drawing from their extensive research on emotional fluency, Liz and Mollie will share their experiences navigating the ups and downs of working together. They'll discuss the tools they use to maintain a productive partnership, as well as the emotional skills necessary for anyone looking to make creative collaborations thrive.