L. Denise Wells

Brainstormer, Change Agent, Consultant, Philanthropist, Public servant, Writer/Editor

I am L. Denise Wells, an award-winning author, educator, and motivational speaker, dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations through dynamic leadership and personal development. With a storied career spanning over 25 years, my experience traverses government, corporate, and creative spheres where I have honed my expertise in communication strategy, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, team building, and transformational leadership. My passion for driving change and fostering growth has been recognized across various industries, solidifying my reputation as a thought leader in the realm of professional and personal enhancement. As the Deputy Director of Public Affairs for a local municipality, I bring a wealth of knowledge and an innovative approach to public engagement. Whether serving as a keynote speaker, host, moderator, facilitator, or panelist, I am renowned for delivering inspirational and transformative messages that resonate with audiences both in-person and virtually. My commitment to excellence is evident through each tailored session, aiming to inspire audiences with actionable insights that catalyze career success and personal fulfillment.

I am passionate about leadership development and the workforce of the future. I am a John C. Maxwell certified speaker, teacher and coach who is dedicated to delivering globally approved content to leaders. Additionally, I spend the bulk of my time developing my own team in ways that ensure both high productivity and great team dynamic.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion proponents will intrinsically need to embrace implementation specific language in order to improve work relations and move the ideology forward in positive ways.

My TED story is still being written! I've been a fan of the experience since initial conception. I have enjoyed listening to others online and have served as a live audience member at University of Georgia sponsored events. I am excited to participate in the Atlanta leg of the journey in 2024 and, of course, hope to eventually share my thoughts leadership with the world at a live TED event. It is my hope to roll up my sleeves, pitch in and truly learn all that's involved in bringing a production of this magnitude to life. Finally, I'd love to use this experience to create a TED Youth program in Atlanta for young aspiring speakers effectively ushering forth the next generation of idea makers in the city I love.

People don't know that I am good at determining if a song will be a hit record. It's my superpower! It doesn't matter the genre, I can hear a song once and know immediately if it has what it takes to have mass appeal.