about
JEN WALDMAN
Jen Waldman's work lives at the intersection of artistry, leadership, and human potential. Her work spans nearly three decades and has established her as a leading voice in both the performing arts and the broader world of creative work.
Jen is the founder and Artistic Director of Jen Waldman Studio (JWS), New York City's leading training center and creative home for Broadway actors. Her clients have appeared in nearly every Broadway musical of the past two decades. The studio is known for its holistic, rigorous, strategic approach to an artist's craft and career.
She co-hosts The Long and the Short of It with leadership development expert Peter Shepherd, a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, courage, and what it means to do meaningful work. Now in its seventh year, the podcast has listeners in over 100 countries.
Jen’s understanding of how creative people think has made her a sought-after collaborator well beyond the theatre world. She has worked with Simon Sinek on his Speak Like a Leader workshop, contributed to Seth Godin's Real Skills Conference, and partnered with organizations ranging from emerging startups to Fortune 500 companies.
Her own path began on Broadway, where she appeared in Titanic and played Nessarose in Wicked.
Jen lives in New York City.