Denise Stewartis an Executive Coach specializing in public speaking and executive presence. She helps leaders, executives, and teams strengthen their voice, presence, and influence—on stage, in meetings, and in high-stakes conversations.Drawing from her background as a theatre artist and speaker, Denise works with corporate clients and organizations such as UVA's Health Leadership Institute, Devil's Backbone Brewing Company, BattenX, UVAHR, WRISE, the Darden Business School, Crutchfield Corp., MicroAire Surgical, Martha Jefferson Hospital, Kluge Children’s Rehabilitation Center, and CFA Institute. She is also a frequent keynote speaker and emcee, recently hosting the 4th annual Cville Disrupt HR event and the Silverline Theatre Exchange Gala.A past Charlottesville TEDx speaker and current TEDx speaker coach, Denise has guided countless professionals in mastering storytelling, personal agency, and stage presence. Her one-woman show Dirty Barbie and Other Girlhood Tales toured internationally, including performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and New York City’s 59E59 Theatre.Denise holds an MFA in Playwriting from the University of Virginia and a Certificate in Nutrition from Cornell University. She currently serves as a Lecturer at UVA’s Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, where she teaches public speaking and leadership communication.