Hayley Podschun

In her keynote, Hayley Podschun shares the mindset and strategies that helped her achieve her dream of performing on Broadway, a feat few can attain. Drawing from her experiences in high-pressure, ever-changing environments, she reveals how embracing this powerful attitude allows you to overcome obstacles, tackle challenges head-on, and make your biggest dreams a reality. Hayley’s insights will empower your team to take on adversity with confidence and ease, unlocking the tools needed to navigate obstacles and transform challenges into stepping stones toward success.

Whether striving for a personal or professional goal, this inspiring and high-energy talk will ignite audiences to adopt the Broadway attitude and achieve greatness no matter what it takes.

And yes - just like when she took flight as Glinda - Hayley believes everyone deserves the chance to fly!

What Attendees Will Learn from Hayley’s Keynote:

1. How to mentally prepare for high-stakes moments before they happen Hayley shares that big opportunities often arrive without warning - no script, no rehearsal, just go. Attendees will learn how to recognize those “one second” moments and step in with intention instead of hesitation.

2. How to respond with resilience when everything goes wrong Hayley shares behind-the-scenes stories from her Broadway career, including what it’s like to perform live when things go off-script and unplanned. Attendees will learn how to stay composed, recover quickly, and keep moving forward when the unexpected threatens to derail their performance onstage or at work.

3. How to apply “The Show Must Go On” as a mindset for navigating uncertainty Hayley reframes this iconic phrase as more than a saying - it’s a way of operating under pressure. Attendees will learn how to trust their preparation, stay present, and show up consistently even when things aren’t perfect.

4. How to keep showing up after rejection again and again Hayley tells the story of auditioning six times over six years for her dream role of Glinda in "Wicked" - despite being told she’d never get it. Audiences will learn how to process discouragement without giving up, and how to keep moving forward with grit and purpose.

5. How to adopt a “Whatever It Takes” approach to achieving big goals Hayley introduces the phrase she uses to power through challenges “Whatever It Takes”. Attendees will learn how to stay committed, flexible, and open to growth even when the path forward doesn’t look how they expected.