Chad J. Willett: "Smash the Box" Motivational Speaker from New Albany, OH

Chad J. Willett (NSA/ MA/ SAG-AFTRA) is a TEDx speaker, two time author ("Smash the Box" and "Rip Off the Rearview Mirror"), and innovation leader who leverages his acting background with his experience in working America to create one of a kind keynote addresses and workshops for his audiences which include: "Smash the Box" develops cultures of innovation at the workplace where audience members break down the "4 Walls of the Mental Box" that keep us "Boxed" in, generate game changing ideas, and execute on them. "Rip Off the Rearview Mirror" focuses on managing the "Now" which includes leaving the past behind, DEPRESSION, and stop anticipating the future, ANXIETY. Additional keynote addresses/ workshops can be found on Chad's website which include "FIRES" (Non-Verbal Communication), "AI Mindsets," (Mindset Divide) and "CQ" (Creative Intelligence). ***CLIENT LIST INCLUDES*** McDonald's, Walmart, Raytheon Corporation, Sunsweet, Bayer Healthcare, Zane State University, Discover Financial Services, Nationwide Insurance, Grange Insurance, Centric Consulting, Direct Energy, ITT Technical Institute, Slippery Rock University, Cardinal Health, Procter & Gamble, ECOT & more. ***TEDx TALKS*** "The Unscripted Moments in Life Define Us" (TEDx Talk New Albany, Ohio 2018)- Chad talks about using the "Yes And" technique to live a richer and fuller life by embracing opportunities as they present themselves and capitalizing on them. The "Through Line" (TEDx Talk New Albany, Ohio 2019)- Chad explains how to create a "Through Line" in your life which will give you direction, purpose, and sustained energy levels. ***CLIENT RESULTS INCLUDE*** SUNSWEET CORPORATION Stephanie H. / Director of Marketing- "We are creating a Through Line in our company where all members are part of the line and help create it and sustain it." ("Rip Off the Rearview Mirror" Technique) PERFORMANCE ACADEMY Matt. D. / Principal - "We are becoming a "Yes And" academy." ("Smash the Box" Technique) ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AREA CONFERENCE Calloway H. / President (Columbus, Ohio Chapter)- "Working on my "Through Line(s) as we speak both personally and professionally!" ("Rip Off the Rearview Mirror" Technique) ***ACTING CREDITS*** He was featured in the hit films “She’s All That” with Paul Walker, “Halloween H2O” with Jamie Lee Curtis, and “Can’t Hardly Wait” with Jennifer Love Hewitt. Recently (March 2024), Chad is in the Netflix feature film, "Shirley" where he acted alongside Oscar-Winning actress Regina King and worked with Academy Award winner director John Ridley.  ***EVENTS*** Chad will host the "ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE CONFERENCE," (Saturday August 10, 2024) where audiences will discover their “Through Line" in life, attack each day with an unending energy, and develop an enthusiastic mindset. This formula allow audiences to work with no regrets! ***TESTIMONIALS*** WALMART- "Chad was nothing less than AMAZING! He was professional, engaging, personable, and an awesome speaker! Chad made my Walmart Women in Leadership event the best ever. My organization is still talking about how they really enjoyed the presentation. I highly recommend Chad to be a speaker at your next event." - Jennifer Thomas/ Human Resource Manager NATIONWIDE INSURANCE- "Chad was professional and received a lot of praise from my peers and supervisors who attended the meeting. Wonderful presentation that resonated with all of us. Thanks so much." Alex Bork/ IT Operations WEST CARROLTON SCHOOLS- This interactive program was fantastic, and many attendees commented that they were going to put these techniques to use in the workplace. Chad is an amazing speaker with a fantastic program." Tammy Pierce/ CAP ***BLOGS*** Chad writes a weekly blog which can be joined on his website- https://chadjwillett.com/blog/ ***BOOKS/ KINDLE*** Book #1: His book "Smash the Box" purposefully SMASHES the way books are written: pages are out of order, no table of contents, no page numbers etc. Book #2: His book "Rip Off the Rearview Mirror" will give you a hands on experience to live for the only minute you can control which is "Now." ***BIO*** Chad J. Willett (National Speakers Association/ Screen Actors Guild) was featured in the hit films "She's All That" with Paul Walker, "Halloween H2O," with Jamie Lee Curtis and "Can't Hardly Wait" with Jennifer Love Hewitt. Chad has also worked for three fortune 500 companies (Manpower, ITT Technical Institute and the Washington Post) and is the owner/ operator of Broadway2LA Acting Studio. Chad is a member of St. Mary's Church in German Village, Ohio and the creator of "Make Faith Matter." He has also been involved with "Big Brothers, Big Sisters", and a reading literacy program for adults. Finally, Chad is married to his wife Erika, and is a proud father to his baby girl, Scarlett.