Hayley Podschun
Whatever It Takes – The Broadway Attitude to Achieve Your Biggest Dreams and Overcome the Unexpected with Ease
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Broadway powerhouse performer, screen actor, and sought-after speaker who brings high-voltage energy, heart, and humor to every stage she steps on – whether it’s Times Square or a corporate ballroom.
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Hayley Podschun is a Broadway powerhouse performer, screen actor, and sought-after speaker who brings high-voltage energy, heart, and humor to every stage she steps on—whether it’s Times Square or a corporate ballroom.
Originally from Overland Park, Kansas, Hayley began working professionally at age 10 and has spent her career lighting up audiences with her charm, grit, and signature sparkle. With a résumé that spans stage, screen, and beyond, she’s known not just for her standout performances—but for her ability to inspire people to embrace change, face uncertainty, and step into their boldest, most authentic selves.
On Broadway, Hayley has starred in audience favorites like Hello, Dolly!, Something Rotten!, Hairspray, Chaplin, Anything Goes, Sunday in the Park with George, Pal Joey, The Sound of Music, and played the iconic Glinda in the National Tour of Wicked.
In New York, she originated the title role in Freckleface Strawberry Off-Broadway, and appeared in acclaimed productions with Encores!, Classic Stage Company, and The York Theatre.
Her on-screen credits include Hairspray (New Line Cinema), Fleishman Is in Trouble (Hulu), Girls5Eva (Peacock), Louie (FX), The Blacklist (NBC), and more. Regionally, she earned a Helen Hayes Award nomination and has led shows across the country—from Elle Woods in Legally Blonde to Maria in The Sound of Music.
Beyond performing, Hayley is a dynamic Guest Host on QVC, an event emcee for national corporations, and a passionate mentor and coach for the next generation of performers.
Today, she brings her 360-degree experience to conferences and corporate events nationwide—sharing the “backstage secrets” that help people lead with confidence, pivot with grace, and perform at their highest level, even when the spotlight’s on.
Hayley Podschun has been a professional actor since the age of 10 and on Broadway since the age of 12. With eight Broadway shows—including starring as Glinda in Wicked—two national tours, and film & television credits, Hayley knows what it takes to adapt and thrive through constant change.
She has mastered the “Whatever It Takes” attitude that is crucial to succeeding in one of the most competitive industries in the world.
In her keynote, Hayley 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!
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