Our Team

Marco Aponte-Moreno

Founder & Executive Director

Marco is a Professor of Leadership at the USC Marshall School of Business*, a trained actor, and the author of Leadership as Performance. As Founder & Executive Director of The Leadership Studio Group, Marco designs and facilitates leadership programs that blend scholarship, artistry, and experiential learning. With decades of experience working with organizations across industries and cultures worldwide, he integrates academic rigor with practical insight to help leaders and teams unlock their full potential.

Lynne Nixon

Director of Arts & Innovation

As Director of Arts & Innovation at the Leadership Studio Group, Lynne integrates her practice as a visual artist and painter into leadership development for executives and teams. A skilled facilitator of expressive arts workshops, she designs experiences that spark creativity, foster collaboration, and drive innovative thinking. Her work helps leaders step outside conventional frameworks, unlocking fresh perspectives that strengthen strategy, culture, and human connection.

Paul Magill

Co-Founder & Director of Client Engagement

Paul is an experienced entrepreneur and business strategist, as well as a trained actor and storyteller. As Co-Founder & Director of Client Engagement at the Leadership Studio Group, he connects closely with clients and co-facilitates workshops that are designed to be immersive, engaging, and transformative. His blend of business insight and creative skill empowers leaders to strengthen their presence, craft authentic narratives, and deepen team connection.