"Ted Lasso" Star to Inspire and Champion Women at Midwest Leadership Summit

The premier women's leadership event in Des Moines, Iowa, is the Women Lead Change (WLC) Leadership Conference. Held this year at the Iowa Events Center on October 14, 2026, the event is designed to empower, elevate, and connect businesswomen across industries by featuring high-profile keynote speakers and actionable professional development sessions.

Event organizers have invited beloved actor Jason Sudeikis, comedian, writer, and producer, best known for playing the optimistic soccer coach Ted Lasso. Sudeikis is revered not only for his work on the silver screen but also for his authentic support of women’s sports, often seen on the sidelines of WNBA games, and for his work supporting women’s soccer in the wake of his famous character. Sudeikis will share insights on leadership, resilience, teamwork, and the creation of positive workplace cultures.

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A proud Midwesterner, he was raised in Overland Park, Kansas, and began in improv comedy with groups like The Second City before joining "Saturday Night Live" as a writer in 2003 and cast member from 2005 to 2013, where his versatile impressions and sketches gained wide attention.

His notable film roles include “Horrible Bosses” (2011), ‘We’re the Millers” (2013), and voice work in “The Angry Birds Movie” (2016). His starring role in Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” (2020–2023) earned him critical acclaim, multiple Emmys, and a Golden Globe.

Programming for the event will include emerging leader tracks, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focused on career advancement and business leadership.

For more information on how to experience this keynote, visit here.

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