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Wendee Lee Curtis

Women in Leadership & Exec Presence Facilitator
Cornell University
Country or state 
United States (Illinois)
Available to 
Global
City 
Chicago
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
No
Timezone 
America/Chicago

Personal Details

Bio

Wendee Lee Curtis is a dynamic keynote speaker, emcee, and moderator who brings the energy, storytelling, and leadership lessons from Broadway to corporate stages around the world. A veteran Broadway performer, Wendee has captivated audiences in some of the most iconic venues, including Lincoln Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Carnegie Hall. She is now renowned for her powerful keynotes, which blend her theatrical expertise with a deep understanding of leadership and workplace culture.

As the creator of The Broadway Blueprint: Building Belonging, Wendee teaches organizations how to foster belonging, create cohesive teams, and lead with empathy—drawing on the sacred principles of theater that made her a star on Broadway. Her keynote provides actionable insights on leadership, psychological safety, and the importance of building collaborative, high-performing teams.

Wendee has been trusted by global brands such as Thomson Reuters,CrowdStrike, AstraZeneca, Synchrony, and iCIMS, BMC Software and Lenovo to moderate complex conversations, emcee high-impact events, and deliver keynote experiences that energize, educate, and elevate. She seamlessly moves between high energy and commanding presence, making her a standout at everything from executive retreats to large-scale conferences.

In addition to her speaking, Wendee serves as a sought-after emcee and moderator for high-profile Fortune 500 events, seamlessly moving between energy and gravitas to command any stage. Her versatility allows her to engage diverse audiences, from intimate executive retreats to large-scale conferences, while keeping events interactive, entertaining, and deeply impactful.

Whether leading a panel, facilitating a discussion, or delivering a keynote, Wendee’s infectious energy and thoughtful presence leave a lasting impression. Her passion for leadership, connection, and storytelling shines through every interaction, making her a trusted partner for events that aim to inspire and empower.

Current position (1)

Women in Leadership & Exec Presence Facilitator

Cornell University

Degrees (1)
English
Vanderbilt University
1987 to 1989

Presentations

Presentations (2)
The Broadway Blueprint: Building Belonging

Are you ready to explore the theater of team building? Join veteran Broadway performer Wendee Lee Curtis for a captivating keynote on creating strong team cultures by leveraging lessons from the Broadway stage! You'll learn & use UNIQUE tried-and-true theatrical principles to QUICKLY build strong teams within your organizations.

Learning Outcomes:

•Learn how the ethos of musical theater can serve as a roadmap for people to come together & develop creative approaches for collaboration & community.
•Experience the power of theater-inspired exercises to strengthen team cohesion and identity.
•See how choreography & vibrant storytelling can produce powerful team-building results.

With fun exercises & 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

Connected Confidence is a 45-minute interactive Keynote Workshop for professionals ready to up their virtual presentation skills.

This captivating workshop provides a comprehensive way to help legacy leaders & entrepreneurs become confident, connected, & captivating on camera. This workshop sets up participants to move from feeling anxiety & avoidance to excitement & excellence for their next virtual presentation.

By the end of this learning experience, participants will be able to:

•Express an authentic way to stop chasing perfection & start sharing in a way that connects. (“Keep it 100”)
•Apply simple formatting codes to scripts, to deliver with energy & authenticity. (“Pimp your prompter”)
•Identify needed equipment and value-added environmental adjustments to maximize their audio/visual comfort (“Set the stage”)

Each participant will learn how to master the art of video storytelling creating a lasting impact that drives results for every kind of online communication.

Past talks (6)
Emcee | Broadway Blueprint Keynote Speaker
Synchrony
Austin, TX
February 12, 2025
Emcee / Moderator
Thomson Reuters National Conference
Washington DC
November 16, 2022
Emcee
iCIMS Inspire 2022
Santa Monica, CA
November 2, 2022
Beyond The Bio
Beyond The Bio
Dallas, TX
September 7, 2022
BMC Exchange 2022
BMC Software
Miami, FL
October 23, 2022
Fal.Con 2022
CrowdStrike
Las Vegas, NV
September 20, 2022
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Expertise (7)

Entertainment & Art
Other
Leadership
Business
Broadway building community Build Effective Teams

Clients

Eli Lilly, Synchrony, Lenovo, AstraZeneca, GE Healthcare, Pfizer, Moderna, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Sanofi, Roche, Genentech, Pepsi, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Grant Thornton, Thomson Reuters, iCIMS, CrowdStrike, BMC Software and many, many more.
Recommendations
Why choose me? 

Veteran Broadway performer who connects, captivates, and plays to the back of the house.

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