Chad J. Willett | Lead. Inspire. Smash the Box. Motivational Speaker from New Albany, OH

Chad J. Willett (NSA, MA, SAG-AFTRA) is a renowned innovation and leadership speaker, founder of Broadway2LA Acting Studio, TEDx presenter, and two-time author ("Smash the Box" and "Rip Off the Rearview Mirror"). He combines his acting background with his corporate experience to deliver one-of-a-kind keynote addresses and workshops that inspire audiences to think creatively and lead boldly. Chad's signature keynote addresses include: "Smash the Box"- Designing Cultures That Inspire Innovation "The Innovative Leader"- Transforming Vision into Winning Results on Any Stage "Rip Off the Rearview Mirror"- Strategy is About Where You’re Going, Not Where You’ve Been "The Most Competitive Stage in the World"-Turn rejection into fuel, take bold risks, and reinvent relentlessly Every keynote and workshop is fully customized, starting with a pre-program survey to align with your organization’s vision, theme, and goals. From there, Chad meets with your leadership team to refine the insights and tailor a program designed specifically for your audience. Chad’s recent clients include McDonald’s, Nationwide Insurance, Johns Hopkins University, Raytheon, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Huntington Bank, Connecticut Association for Healthcare, Bayer, Air Force Material Command (United States Government), Idaho Farm Bureau, Columbus Public Schools, Meeting Professionals International (Ohio Chapter), and the Better Business Bureau. As an actor, Chad appeared as Bill Ryan (Reporter) in the Netflix feature film Shirley (2024), performing alongside Oscar-winning actress Regina King and under the direction of Academy Award winner John Ridley. He also appeared in the hit film She’s All That with Paul Walker. Chad is an active member of the Church of the Resurrection in New Albany, Ohio, and has volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters and an adult reading literacy program. He lives in Ohio with his wife, Erika, and their daughter, Scarlett.