About Me

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I have a unique background that blends lifelong training in theatre with experience working in the corporate world as a professional development facilitator and teaching artist. As a theatre artist, I’ve worked for over 30 years as an actor, director, and producer.

I have traveled the world working with organizations such as Walt Disney Company, Holland America Cruise Lines, Second City, and countless regional theatre companies. In St. Louis, I have worked for The Muny, Center of Creative Arts (COCA), Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis, The Playhouse at Westport, and many others.

My work at COCA enabled me to help found COCAbiz, which specializes in corporate training with an artistic twist. In the last decade, I have worked as a facilitator and creator of a variety of professional development workshops, perhaps most notably, working with TEDx St. Louis. I have been the resident speaking coach for this venerable institution since 2012 and working with the extraordinary Ted speakers has been a highlight of my coaching career.

If you want to learn more about my career in the theatre, please visit me at www.leeannemathews.com.

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What am i up to?

Present Yourself | I am very proud to be working with a number of extraordinary clients, including CEO's, CMO's, Educators, and Artists! The world is changing for the better because of these inspiring people, and I get to help!

COCAbiz | This fall, I am facilitating a wonderful leadership program called Leading Ladies. We explore leadership using different arts disciplines in this experiential and unique program. Participants are some of the most influential and interesting women in our community. You can find information about our upcoming session here.

TEDx St. Louis | After two magnificent events last December, TEDx is gearing up for our next production this fall! It takes months to put together a good TED-Talk, and I am honored to be helping this year's speakers find their voices and share their extraordinary ideas with the world!