Taylor Williams is the creative director of Guts & Glory GNV. She is a live show producer, creative consultant, personal coach, speaker, performer and writer. She has been studying and performing improv comedy and storytelling for over 10 years. She got her start in New York City where she trained with Upright Citizens Brigade and worked as a commercial actress. In Washington, DC, she was the co-host of a live late night talk show and was a part of several improv troupes and performed with Story District DC. She is the creator and host of “Unvarnished,” a live storytelling podcast in collaboration with WUFT News, an NPR affiliate. Taylor offers trainings and keynotes around communication, storytelling, public speaking, and company culture. She has worked with companies such as Capital One, Exactech, McKinsey & Company, and NCAA athletic teams. She holds a certificate in Design Thinking from IDEO U, allowing her to use human-centered design in the consulting work she does. Taylor gave a TEDxUF talk about the fear surrounding public speaking, and is now working on a book on the topic.

Taylor is an adjunct lecturer at the University of Florida and a frequent contractor for programs such as the Warrington College of Business and UF athletic teams. She teaches classes for the Innovation Academy and the College of Journalism and Communications.

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Taylor grew up in Gainesville and played volleyball at the University of Florida. She has 2 little kids who are her best buddies. She loves being back in her beloved hometown.