Wendee Lee Curtis: Team Culture
Keynote speaker, Broadway performer, and communication expert Wendee Lee Curtis helps organizations elevate leadership, engagement, and team performance through dynamic storytelling and corporate insight.
Quick Facts:
- Former Broadway performer turned keynote speaker and corporate expert
- Works with Fortune 500 companies including Eli Lilly, Pfizer, Roche, and CrowdStrike
- Experienced event emcee and moderator for global conferences
- Expert in leadership, communication, and team engagement
- Formats: Keynote speaker, event emcee, moderator, leadership and communication expert
- Audiences: Corporate leaders, teams, conference audiences, and organizations seeking to enhance leadership, communication, and employee engagement.
- Outcomes:
- Strengthen leadership communication and executive presence
- Improve team engagement, collaboration, and performance
- Inspire adaptability, resilience, and confidence in dynamic environments
- Travels from: Chicago, IL
- **Fee range: On Request
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Keynote Topics:
The Broadway Blueprint™: Building Belonging
In an era where remote and hybrid work models have fragmented corporate cultures, the quest for a unified, engaged and dynamic team environment is more critical than ever. Drawing from Broadway’s centuries-old model of uniting diverse talents into cohesive teams, organizations can transcend the challenges of distance and disconnection, fostering collaboration, adaptability, and deep connection that not only drive performance and purpose but also imbue teams with a sense of belonging and shared purpose.
Are you ready to explore the theater of team building? Join veteran Broadway performer Wendee Lee Curtis for a captivating keynote on how to create strong team cultures by leveraging lessons from the Broadway stage! You’ll learn and use UNIQUE tried-and-true theatrical principles to QUICKLY build strong and resilient teams within your organizations.
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn how the ethos of musical theater can serve as a roadmap for people to come together and develop creative approaches for collaboration & community.
- Experience the power of theater-inspired exercises to strengthen team cohesion and identity.
- See how choreography and vibrant storytelling can produce powerful legacy communities.
With fun exercises and thought-provoking reflections, you’ll discover how Broadway-inspired techniques can be used to turn a group of people into a passionate community of performers; raising the curtain and taking teams to the next level – TOGETHER.
Connected Confidence
Disengaged employees have led to a staggering $7.8 trillion in global productivity losses, highlighting the urgent need for effective virtual communication. As the digital landscape evolves, mastering confident and authentic online interactions has become indispensable for today’s corporate leaders.
Connected Confidence is a dynamic, transformative 45-minute interactive workshop tailored for legacy leaders and entrepreneurs keen on upgrading their virtual presentation prowess. This session is designed to shift virtual communication from a source of anxiety to one of excitement and excellence, enabling participants to project their messages with absolute confidence and connection.
During this immersive workshop, participants will:
- Embrace authenticity, stop chasing perfection and start sharing in a way that connects. (“Keep it 100”)
- Learn to energize their delivery through simple script formatting techniques. (“Pimp your prompter”)
- Insights into optimizing your setup for superior audio/visual quality, ensuring you’re seen and heard in the best light. (“Set the stage”)
- Methods to move from anxiety to excitement effortlessly
Connected Confidence elevates your virtual presence by directly applying actionable strategies from the stage to the screen. This 45-minute interactive Keynote Workshop is designed to ensure every online interaction you engage in is impactful, engaging, and authentically you.
From the moment you walk out the door, you’ll be equipped to apply what you’ve learned, armed with the tools and techniques to transform their digital communications INSTANTLY.
Talent Short Bio
Wendee Lee Curtis is a dynamic keynote speaker, event emcee, and former Broadway performer who brings high-impact storytelling and corporate expertise to audiences worldwide. With over a decade of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, she is known for delivering engaging, memorable presentations that inspire action and drive results.
Drawing from her background in Broadway, Wendee has mastered the art of commanding a stage, connecting emotionally with audiences, and delivering messages with clarity and impact. Her transition into the corporate world has allowed her to apply these skills to leadership development, communication, and team engagement—critical areas for modern organizations.
Wendee has partnered with leading global brands including Eli Lilly, Pfizer, Roche, CrowdStrike, Thomson Reuters, and Genentech. Her ability to tailor content to each audience ensures her presentations are relevant, insightful, and aligned with organizational goals.
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Wendee Lee Curtis is a seasoned Broadway performer turned motivational keynote speaker, emcee, and moderator. With over a decade of experience captivating audiences, Curtis has brought her powerful stage presence, magnetic charisma, and expertise in corporate communications to Fortune 500 companies worldwide. A favorite among industry giants such as Eli Lilly, Pfizer, Roche, and CrowdStrike, she delivers presentations infused with gravitas, fun, and her keen sense of intuition. Curtis seamlessly blends her passion for performance with her deep understanding of corporate dynamics, positioning her as a go-to figure for companies looking to inspire, engage, and entertain.
Curtis’ unique background in Broadway has endowed her with an unparalleled ability to command any room, making her not only an in-demand keynote speaker but also a trusted emcee and moderator for top-tier global events. From intimate corporate gatherings to large-scale industry conferences, her versatility, engaging style, and dynamic delivery ensure that every event is memorable and impactful.
Wendee Lee Curtis’ expertise stems from her rich and diverse background as a Broadway performer, which has equipped her with powerful communication skills, impeccable timing, and the ability to captivate any audience. As a keynote speaker, she draws upon years of experience in live theater, where she learned to connect with audiences on an emotional level, evoke thought-provoking insights, and deliver compelling narratives that leave lasting impressions.
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