Alyssa Gallagher

Inspirer
DISC Type : di

Global Director at BTS Spark

Los Angeles County, California, United States

Overview

Alyssa Gallagher is the Global Director of BTS Spark, the social impact arm of BTS. An experienced education leader and author, she specializes in leadership development, design thinking, and the "Multipliers" framework. She holds a Master of Educational Leadership from California State University, Northridge.

Driven by a deep commitment to the human side of leadership, Alyssa focuses on unlocking the potential of individuals and teams. She is passionate about strengthening leadership in K-12 schools, higher education, and mission-driven nonprofits to help them navigate complex changes and drive meaningful impact.

Unique fact: Alyssa was recognized as the 2013 Education "Multiplier of the Year" by The Wiseman Group for her ability to amplify the intelligence of her teams.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Fast Adopter

Confident & Optimistic

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Multiplier Mindset
As a certified Master Practitioner with The Wiseman Group, she speaks and coaches leaders on how to amplify the intelligence and capabilities of their teams.
Design Thinking
She is the co-author of two books on applying design thinking principles to school leadership, focusing on igniting positive change and innovation in education.
MESSY Leadership
Co-authored the book "Embracing MESSY Leadership, " which synthesizes insights from coaching over 20, 000 school leaders to help them thrive in complex environments.

Media Appearances

The Case for Embracing Messy Leadership in Schools. Featured in BTS Spark

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Work History

4-2026
Global Director at BTS Spark
4-2021 - 4-2026
Head of BTS Spark, North America (West/Central) at BTS Spark
11-2015 - 4-2021
Director of Global Leadership Development Practice at The Wiseman Group
6-2014 - 2-2020
Founder, Author, Speaker at inProgress: Leading & Learning Reframed
7-2013 - 11-2015
Director of Strategic Initiatives & Community Partnerships at Los Altos School District

Education

Master of Educational Leadership from California State University, Northridge

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Exp : 23 Location : Los Angeles County, California, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Global Director at BTS Spark
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Insights For Selling To Alyssa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alyssa is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alyssa

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alyssa move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Alyssa take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Alyssa

Personality Compatibility


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