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Laysha Ward is a nationally recognized C-suite executive with over 32 years of leadership at Target, a Fortune 50 company. Rising from the sales floor to executive leadership, she brings a purpose-driven approach to business, grounded in her rural Indiana roots and belief in creating equitable opportunities for all. Known for aligning values with impact, she led major initiatives such as Target’s $1 billion pledge to education and its partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

In her upcoming book, Lead Like You Mean It: Lessons on Integrity and Purpose from the C-Suite, Ward shares insights on leading a life of alignment between personal purpose and professional impact. Bestselling author Arthur Brooks praised the book as “an important primer” on finding meaning in both life and work.

Ward has been appointed to national leadership roles, including by the President to the Corporation for National and Community Service, and serves on corporate boards like United Airlines and Denny’s, as well as nonprofits such as the Minnesota Orchestra and Northside Achievement Zone. In 2019, she received an honorary doctorate from the University of Minnesota and delivered the commencement address at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

A LinkedIn Top Voice with nearly 500,000 followers, Ward authors the “Laysha’s Lessons” newsletter, sharing insights on purpose-led leadership. She has appeared on national platforms like the Aspen Institute and the National Urban League, and interviewed cultural leaders including Glennon Doyle, Issa Rae, and Chef José Andrés.

With expertise spanning strategy, stakeholder engagement, and community impact, Ward offers a compelling model for leadership rooted in integrity, inclusion, and meaningful progress.

Speech topics include:

Lead Like You Mean It

Drawing from her life and over 30 years at a Fortune 50 company, Ward offers practical guidance for every stage of life and career. Each lesson delivers insights grounded in decades of experience and is anchored in a commitment to purpose-driven service.

Living an Intentionally Connected Life

Great leaders don’t lead alone; their strength comes from meaningful relationships. At the core of Ward’s leadership philosophy is authentic connection. In this session, she explores both the practical strategies and deeper principles behind building and maintaining real human bonds.

The Power of Listening

True communication depends just as much on listening as it does on speaking. Ward breaks down three key listening styles: listening to win, listening to fix, and listening to learn and understand. Most of us default to the first two—she teaches how to shift toward the third, and why it matters.

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Rose from sales floor to Target’s C-suite in 32 years

Led $1B education pledge and partnership with St. Jude Hospital

Known for purpose-driven leadership and values-aligned business strategy

Directed Target Foundation, driving inclusive, community-focused programming nationwide

Navigated complex challenges while leading cross-sector, high-impact initiatives

Appointed to Corporation for National and Community Service by President

Honored with honorary doctorate by University of Minnesota in 2019

Delivered commencement speech at Humphrey School of Public Affairs

Recognized for civic leadership and advancing racial and economic equity

Serves as national voice on corporate responsibility and community impact

Board director at United Airlines and Denny’s Corporation

Serves nonprofits: Minnesota Orchestra and Northside Achievement Zone

Expert in stakeholder engagement and organizational transformation strategies

Advises on governance, social impact, and inclusive business practices

Author of Lead Like You Mean It, releasing soon

Book praised by Arthur Brooks as meaningful leadership guide

LinkedIn Top Voice with nearly 500,000 purpose-driven followers

Publishes “Laysha’s Lessons” newsletter on leadership and impact

Featured speaker at Aspen Institute and National Urban League

University of Minnesota honorary doctorate for service and leadership

Celebrated for corporate and civic innovation across multiple sectors

Recognized as trailblazer for women and leaders of color

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Who is Jay Siegan Presents?

We are the talent liaisons that curate, ideate, and connect you to the right artists to transform special events into experiences of a lifetime. Our roots are those of musicologists and culture hawks, deeply embedded in the living performing arts. This is the foundation of our work, the soul of our business, and what we've been doing for over 25 years. We have the capacity and capability to bring any artist from anywhere in the world to your event. 

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The most common types of events that Laysha Ward can be booked for include corporate events and private parties such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, fundraisers, and galas. Whether the event is for 10 exclusive guests on a private island, a luxury wedding in the Hamptons, or a sales conference for a Fortune 500 company in Las Vegas, there is no event too big or too small that we can't help secure famous talent for.

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Laysha Ward can perform at private events, including intimate performances and exclusive concerts. The availability of Laysha Ward and several other factors will determine feasibility. The JSP team will work closely with you on finding an iconic performer for your private event.

What does it take to secure Laysha Ward for a luxury private party or wedding?
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A lot goes into securing top talent like Laysha Ward to perform at a private party or wedding but the JSP team is well-equipped and connected to provide you with the best available performers for your event. Reach out to our team with your event details and dream artists, and together we can make it a reality!

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Laysha Ward may be open to performing or appearing virtually. Each event is unique and we are experts in navigating nuances to ensure the artist or talent secured best matches the event type, in-person or virtual. We have booked world-class performers like the Goo Goo Dolls, top magicians like Justin William along with pop stars Train for virtual events.

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We work closely with talent’s teams to determine if Laysha Ward is available for an event. Things like tour dates or time off can impact Laysha Ward's availability for your event. Connect with our team to find out if your dream performer is available for your private or corporate event.

Will artists and talent like Laysha Ward travel to perform at events?
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Talent like Laysha Ward can be open to travel to perform at events worldwide. We specialize in coordinating and securing talent for events both in the United States and abroad. While not every occasion calls for it, for those that do, we offer on-site talent and crew management so that clients can focus on wowing their guests, while having a great time themselves.

How can I go about booking Laysha Ward for a private or corporate event?
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Reach out to us to tell us about your event. We can work together to determine availability, budget, and other details to secure top talent like Laysha Ward, for your event. Our talented team has extensive experience curating talent, customizing all-star line-ups, negotiating contracts, and coordinating events.

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The most common types of events that Laysha Ward can be booked for include corporate events, fundraisers, galas, and private parties such as birthdays, anniversaries, or holiday celebrations. Whether the event is made up of a large audience or an intimate group, we can help secure high-impact celebrity magicians for you.

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Magicians like Laysha Ward can sometimes be open to performing at private events. The availability of Laysha Ward and several other factors will determine feasibility. We will work closely with you on finding a mesmerizing magician for your private event.

Does Laysha Ward perform at virtual events?
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Magicians like Laysha Ward may be open to performing or appearing virtually. Each event is unique and we are experts in navigating nuances to ensure the magician best matches the event type and guest list.

How can I find out Laysha Ward's availability to perform at an upcoming event?
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We work closely with the respective magician’s team to determine if Laysha Ward is available and interested in your event. Connect with our team to find out if your favorite celebrity magician is available for a private event.

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If Laysha Ward is unavailable for your event or out of your budget, our team will provide recommendations for similar magicians that best meet your event goals. We can secure nearly any magician you can think of to make your dream event a reality for you and your guests.

Will magicians like Laysha Ward travel to perform at events?
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Magicians like Laysha Ward can be open to travel to participate in events worldwide. We specialize in coordinating and securing magicians for events both in the United States and abroad. While not every occasion calls for it, we offer on-site talent and crew management so that clients can focus on wowing their guests, while having a great time themselves.

How can I go about booking Laysha Ward for a private or corporate event?
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Reach out to us to tell us about your event. We can work together to determine availability, budget, and other details to secure top magicians and celebrities like Laysha Ward, for your event. Our talented team has extensive experience curating talent of all kinds, negotiating contracts, and coordinating events.

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What types of events can I book Laysha Ward for?
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The most common types of events that Laysha Ward can be booked for include corporate events, fundraisers, and galas. Whether the event is a fire-side chat or larger sales kick-off, we can help secure high-impact speakers and celebrities for you.

Will Laysha Ward do a private event?
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Talent like Laysha Ward can sometimes be open to speaking at private events. The availability of Laysha Ward and several other factors will determine feasibility. We will work closely with you on finding an iconic speaker for your private event.

Does Laysha Ward speak at virtual events?
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Talent like Laysha Ward may be open to speaking or appearing virtually. Each event is unique and we are experts in navigating nuances to ensure the speaker best matches the event type.

How can I find out if Laysha Ward is available to speak at an upcoming event?
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We work closely with the respective speaker’s team to determine if Laysha Ward is available and interested in your event. Connect with our team to find out if your dream speaker or celebrity is available for a private event.

How can I go about booking Laysha Ward for a private or corporate event?
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Reach out to us to tell us about your event. We can work together to determine availability, budget, and other details to secure top talent like Laysha Ward, for your event. Our talented team has extensive experience curating talent, customizing all-star line-ups, negotiating contracts, and coordinating events.

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What types of events can I book Laysha Ward for?
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The most common types of events that Laysha Ward can be booked for include corporate events, fundraisers, galas, and private parties such as birthdays, anniversaries, or holiday celebrations. Whether the event is made up of a large audience or an intimate group, we can help secure high-impact celebrity comedians for you.

Will Laysha Ward do a private event?
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Comedians like Laysha Ward can sometimes be open to performing at private events. The availability of Laysha Ward and several other factors will determine feasibility. We will work closely with you on finding an iconic comedian for your private event.

Does Laysha Ward perform at virtual events?
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Comedians like Laysha Ward may be open to performing or appearing virtually. Each event is unique and we are experts in navigating nuances to ensure the comedian best matches the event type and guest list.

How can I find out Laysha Ward’s availability to perform at an upcoming event?
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We work closely with the respective comedian’s team to determine if Laysha Ward is available and interested in your event. Connect with our team to find out if your favorite celebrity comedian is available for a private event.

Can you help me book a comedian similar to Laysha Ward?
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If Laysha Ward is unavailable for your event or out of your budget, our team will provide recommendations for similar comedians that best meet your event goals. We can secure nearly any comedian you can think of to make your dream event a reality for you and your guests.

Will comedians like Laysha Ward travel to perform at events?
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Comedians like Laysha Ward can be open to travel to participate in events worldwide. We specialize in coordinating and securing comedians for events both in the United States and abroad. While not every occasion calls for it, we offer on-site talent and crew management so that clients can focus on wowing their guests, while having a great time themselves.

How can I go about booking Laysha Ward for a private or corporate event?
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Reach out to us to tell us about your event. We can work together to determine availability, budget, and other details to secure top comedians and celebrities like Laysha Ward, for your event. Our talented team has extensive experience curating talent of all kinds, negotiating contracts, and coordinating events.

Q&A

What types of events can I book Laysha Ward for?
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The most common types of events that Laysha Ward can be booked for include corporate events, fundraisers, and galas. Whether the event is a fire-side chat or larger sales kick-off, we can help secure high-impact speakers and celebrities for you.

Will Laysha Ward do a private event?
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Talent like Laysha Ward can sometimes be open to speaking at private events. The availability of Laysha Ward and several other factors will determine feasibility. We will work closely with you on finding an iconic speaker for your private event.

Does Laysha Ward speak at virtual events?
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Talent like Laysha Ward may be open to speaking or appearing virtually. Each event is unique and we are experts in navigating nuances to ensure the speaker best matches the event type.

How can I find out if Laysha Ward is available to speak at an upcoming event?
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We work closely with the respective speaker’s team to determine if Laysha Ward is available and interested in your event. Connect with our team to find out if your dream speaker or celebrity is available for a private event.

How can I go about booking Laysha Ward for a private or corporate event?
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Connecting with an entertainment booking agency will allow you to understand your options for booking Laysha Ward for an event. Reach out to the JSP team to tell us about your event. We can work together to determine availability, budget, and other details to secure top speakers and celebrities like Laysha Ward, for your event. Our talented team has extensive experience curating talent, customizing all-star line-ups, negotiating contracts, and coordinating events.

Can the JSP team book Laysha Ward for ticketed events, public concerts, or appearances?
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The JSP team does not book talent for public ticketed concerts, appearances, or cameos. Our core specialty is creative ideation and curation of the right talent for your private and corporate events as well as weddings, fundraisers, and galas. The types of events JSP can work to secure Laysha Ward for include birthdays, anniversaries, private concerts or performances, retirements, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, sales kickoffs, corporate conventions, retreats, or exclusive events of any kind around the world. Keep in mind that talent availability, budget, and location will impact nailing down a specific talent.

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What types of events can I book Laysha Ward for?
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The most common types of events that Laysha Ward can be booked for include corporate events, fundraisers, galas, and private parties such as birthdays, anniversaries, or holiday celebrations. Whether the event is made up of a large audience or an intimate group, we can help secure high-impact celebrity magicians for you.

Will Laysha Ward do a private event?
+

Magicians like Laysha Ward can sometimes be open to performing at private events. The availability of Laysha Ward and several other factors will determine feasibility. We will work closely with you on finding a mesmerizing magician for your private event.

Does Laysha Ward perform at virtual events?
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Magicians like Laysha Ward may be open to performing or appearing virtually. Each event is unique and we are experts in navigating nuances to ensure the magician best matches the event type and guest list.

How can I find out Laysha Ward's availability to perform at an upcoming event?
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We work closely with the respective magician’s team to determine if Laysha Ward is available and interested in your event. Connect with our team to find out if your favorite celebrity magician is available for a private event.

Can you help me book a magician similar to Laysha Ward?
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If Laysha Ward is unavailable for your event or out of your budget, our team will provide recommendations for similar magicians that best meet your event goals. We can secure nearly any magician you can think of to make your dream event a reality for you and your guests.

Will magicians like Laysha Ward travel to perform at events?
+

Magicians like Laysha Ward can be open to travel to participate in events worldwide. We specialize in coordinating and securing magicians for events both in the United States and abroad. While not every occasion calls for it, we offer on-site talent and crew management so that clients can focus on wowing their guests, while having a great time themselves.

How can I go about booking Laysha Ward for a private or corporate event?
+

Connecting with an entertainment booking agency will allow you to understand your options for booking Laysha Ward for an event. Reach out to the JSP team to tell us about your event. We can work together to determine availability, budget, and other details to secure top magicians and celebrities like Laysha Ward, for your event. Our talented team has extensive experience curating talent, customizing all-star line-ups, negotiating contracts, and coordinating events.

Can the JSP team book Laysha Ward for ticketed events, public concerts, or appearances?
+

The JSP team does not book talent for public ticketed concerts, appearances, or cameos. Our core specialty is creative ideation and curation of the right talent for your private and corporate events as well as weddings, fundraisers, and galas. The types of events JSP can work to secure Laysha Ward for include birthdays, anniversaries, private concerts or performances, retirements, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, sales kickoffs, corporate conventions, retreats, or exclusive events of any kind around the world. Keep in mind that talent availability, budget, and location will impact nailing down a specific talent.

Q&A

What types of events can I book Laysha Ward for?
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The most common types of events that Laysha Ward can be booked for include corporate events, fundraisers, galas, and private parties such as birthdays, anniversaries, or holiday celebrations. Whether the event is made up of a large audience or an intimate group, we can help secure high-impact celebrity comedians for you.

Will Laysha Ward do a private event?
+

Comedians like Laysha Ward can sometimes be open to performing at private events. The availability of Laysha Ward and several other factors will determine feasibility. We will work closely with you on finding an iconic comedian for your private event.

Does Laysha Ward perform at virtual events?
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Comedians like Laysha Ward may be open to performing or appearing virtually. Each event is unique and we are experts in navigating nuances to ensure the comedian best matches the event type and guest list.

How can I find out Laysha Ward’s availability to perform at an upcoming event?
+

We work closely with the respective comedian’s team to determine if Laysha Ward is available and interested in your event. Connect with our team to find out if your favorite celebrity comedian is available for a private event.

Can you help me book a comedian similar to Laysha Ward?
+

If Laysha Ward is unavailable for your event or out of your budget, our team will provide recommendations for similar comedians that best meet your event goals. We can secure nearly any comedian you can think of to make your dream event a reality for you and your guests.

Will comedians like Laysha Ward travel to perform at events?
+

Comedians like Laysha Ward can be open to travel to participate in events worldwide. We specialize in coordinating and securing comedians for events both in the United States and abroad. While not every occasion calls for it, we offer on-site talent and crew management so that clients can focus on wowing their guests, while having a great time themselves.

How can I go about booking Laysha Ward for a private or corporate event?
+

Connecting with an entertainment booking agency will allow you to understand your options for booking Laysha Ward for an event. Reach out to the JSP team to tell us about your event. We can work together to determine availability, budget, and other details to secure top comedians and celebrities like Laysha Ward, for your event. Our talented team has extensive experience curating talent, customizing all-star line-ups, negotiating contracts, and coordinating events.

Can the JSP team book Laysha Ward for ticketed events, public concerts, or appearances?
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The JSP team does not book talent for public ticketed concerts, appearances, or cameos. Our core specialty is creative ideation and curation of the right talent for your private and corporate events as well as weddings, fundraisers, and galas. The types of events JSP can work to secure Laysha Ward for include birthdays, anniversaries, private concerts or performances, retirements, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, sales kickoffs, corporate conventions, retreats, or exclusive events of any kind around the world. Keep in mind that talent availability, budget, and location will impact nailing down a specific talent.

Q&A

What types of events can I book Laysha Ward for?
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The most common types of events that Laysha Ward can be booked for include corporate events and private parties such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, fundraisers, and galas. Whether the event is for 10 exclusive guests on a private island, a luxury wedding in the Hamptons, or a sales conference for a Fortune 500 company in Las Vegas, there is no event too big or too small that we can't help secure famous talent for.

Will Laysha Ward do a private concert or performance?
+

Laysha Ward can perform at private events, including intimate performances and exclusive concerts. The availability of Laysha Ward and several other factors will determine feasibility. The JSP team will work closely with you on finding an iconic performer for your private event.

What does it take to secure Laysha Ward for a luxury private party or wedding?
+

A lot goes into securing top talent like Laysha Ward to perform at a private party or wedding but the JSP team is well-equipped and connected to provide you with the best available performers for your event. Reach out to our team with your event details and dream artists, and together we can make it a reality!

Does Laysha Ward perform for virtual events?
+

Laysha Ward may be open to performing or appearing virtually. Each event is unique and we are experts in navigating nuances to ensure the artist or talent secured best matches the event type, in-person or virtual. We have booked world-class performers like the Goo Goo Dolls, top magicians like Justin William along with pop stars Train for virtual events.

How can I find out Laysha Ward's availability to perform at an upcoming event?
+

We work closely with talent’s teams to determine if Laysha Ward is available for an event. Things like tour dates or time off can impact Laysha Ward's availability for your event. Connect with our team to find out if your dream performer is available for your private or corporate event.

Will artists and talent like Laysha Ward travel to perform at events?
+

Talent like Laysha Ward can be open to travel to perform at events worldwide. We specialize in coordinating and securing talent for events both in the United States and abroad. While not every occasion calls for it, for those that do, we offer on-site talent and crew management so that clients can focus on wowing their guests, while having a great time themselves.

How can I go about booking Laysha Ward for a private or corporate event?
+

Connecting with an entertainment booking agency will allow you to understand your options for booking Laysha Ward for an event. Reach out to the JSP team to tell us about your event. We can work together to determine availability, budget, and other details to secure top musicians and bands like Laysha Ward, for your event. Our talented team has extensive experience curating talent, customizing all-star line-ups, negotiating contracts, and coordinating events.

Can the JSP team book Laysha Ward for ticketed events, public concerts, or appearances?
+

The JSP team does not book talent for public ticketed concerts, appearances, or cameos. Our core specialty is creative ideation and curation of the right talent for your private and corporate events as well as weddings, fundraisers, and galas. The types of events JSP can work to secure Laysha Ward for include birthdays, anniversaries, private concerts or performances, retirements, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, sales kickoffs, corporate conventions, retreats, or exclusive events of any kind around the world. Keep in mind that talent availability, budget, and location will impact nailing down a specific talent.

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