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Comedian Speakers

Bring Improv & Comedy to Entertain Your Audience

Nothing keeps audiences engaged and smiling like a joke they can relate to, and our top Comedian and Entertainment Keynote Speakers are never short on jokes. Bringing a comedian to your event is a sure bet on creating a memorable experience that leaves a smile on the face of anyone who recalls it. With comedians and entertainers from all walks of life, you’re sure to find someone who will get your organization loosened up and having fun.

Award-winning comedy writer Carol Leifer speaks on a multitude of subjects all while delivering some of the funniest jokes you will hear all year. Her keynote speech topics say it all. Would you like to hear about “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Crying” or “When You Lie About Your Age, the Terrorists Win: Reflections on Looking in the Mirror.” Maybe “Life on an Everything Bagel: Wisdom & Thoughts on Life from Seinfeld Writer Carol Leifer” would suit your organization better. She infuses real-life challenges with humor in the tactful and hilarious way we know and love from her writing on Seinfeld. Her speech topics cover everything from using humor to reduce stress to finding a balance between work and life. She also teaches comedy workshops for those teams that want to incorporate a little humor into their everyday work lives.

Maybe you want to get a little more experiential. Ricky Kalmon is a stage hypnotist and television personality who wants to bring you onto the stage. His unique hypnotism keynote is based in comedy and made to break down barriers, serve as an ice-breaker, and take people out of their comfort zone to open your team up to new explorations. This high-energy performance is something no one will ever forget whether they are watching in the crowd or watching themselves on a recording later on.

Stand-Up Comedy & After-Dinner Entertainment

We also offer entertainment from comedians with their finger on the pulse of pop culture. Audiences may recognize Greg Proops from his reoccurring role on ABC’s Whose Line is it Anyway?, but his experience in stand-up and improv comedy extends far beyond everyone’s favorite late night show. Most recently, Proops began hosting a hit podcast called The Smartest Man in the World. He models his keynote speeches after the wide array of topics he tackles on his podcast with situational humor. Much like an improv act, Proops strings together seemingly unrelated concepts ranging from quirky historical references to sports trivia, and general life advice to make a larger and more fundamental point on living well and making your presence known.

If you are looking for a comedian with a deeper message, look no further than Diana Jordan. As a cancer survivor, corporate comedian, and laugh therapist she believes in the healing power of laughter and giving it its rightful place in the workplace. Not only will she have your team doubled over in laughter, but she will also teach your organization how to use comedy in the workplace or heal whatever ails you with your sense of humor. She covers topics from being a woman in the workplace to nourishing your inner nurse to breaking down humor in the office, all within a stand-up-like keynote speech.

Maybe you have a certain name in your mind of a comedian you would love to see on your stage. Comedians like Mark Klein, Robert Klein, Bill Maher, and Howie Mandel all love to come to events for after-dinner specials, personal appearances, stand-up comedy, and keynote speeches.

Bring one of our Comedian and Entertainment Keynote Speakers to your next event to create fond memories and an experience they will never forget.

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Shawn Achor Speaker

Shawn Achor

  • Author of bestsellers, Big Potential and The Happiness Advantage
  • New York Times bestselling author of Before Happiness
  • Conducted research with UBS, Nationwide Insurance & Google
  • Research featured on PBS, HBO, Live with Kelly & Michael & Oprah Winfrey Network
  • TED talk has 24 million + views & named one of “The most popular talks of all time”
  • Client list includes Microsoft, American Express, BlueCross BlueShield, KPMG, UBS, Northwestern Mutual, AT&T, RE/MAX, Johnson & Johnson, Genentech, HP, Frito-Lay
In Person-Fee:

$50,000 - $100,000

Virtual Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

Travels From

Texas

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Cameron Atlas

Cameron Atlas

  • Leadership & Peak Performance Expert
  • Experiential Keynote Speaker and Musician
  • Empower audiences to embrace the unknown, take decisive action, and lead with courage when it matters most
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

Texas

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Pamela Barnum, keynote speaker

Pamela Barnum

  • Expertise In Trust, Body Language, And Non Verbal Communication 
  • As A Former Undercover Police Officer And Federal Prosecutor, She Engages The Audience With Real-life Anecdotes With Practical Takeaways
  • Motivating Audiences To Break Down Barriers, Build Stronger Relationships, And Improve Their Communication Skills
In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

Montana

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Traci Barrett

Traci Barrett

  • Former HGTV Executive and Co-founder
  • Purpose-Driven Leadership & Workplace Expert
  • M.A. in Professional Psychology & Emotional Intelligence Certified Coach
  • Best-Selling Author of What If There’s More? Finding Significance Beyond Success
  • How to go from disengaged at work to creating positive impact
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Tennessee

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Chris Bashinelli Speaker

Chris Bashinelli

  • Expert on “Trust” & National Geographic Explorer who Teaches a Revolutionary Framework for Forging Lifelong Connections with Colleagues and Clients
  • United Nations Emcee & Interactive Speaker who delivers High-energy, Customized Keynotes that equip Top Performers to better lead their teams
  • Actor from “The Sopranos” (HBO) who brings audiences on a Global Adventure, coupled with Stunning Video Footage and Thought-Provoking Exercises
  • TV Host & Entrepreneur who Inspires Audiences to Action through Experiential Learning with Clear, Practical Takeaways
In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Virtual Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Travels From

New York

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Bill Benjamin, Coaching / Mentoring Speaker

Bill Benjamin

  • Partner, Institute for Health and Human Potential (IHHP)
  • Emotional Intelligence, Performance, and Leadership Expert
  • Helping people and teams overcome the barriers that often hold them back from reaching their full potential
In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

Illinois

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Nadia Bilchik, Branding Speaker

Nadia Bilchik

  • Internationally renowned television personality, communication and professional development training expert
  • Editorial Producer for CNN’s Weekend Morning program
  • President of Greater Impact Communication
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Virtual Fee:

$7,500 - $10,000

Travels From

Georgia

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Kimberley Blaine keynote speaker

Kimberley Blaine

  • Licensed Family Therapist,
  • Mindfulness
  • Happiness Ambassador
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

California

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Anne Bonney

Anne Bonney

  • Authority on Change Management,
  • Two-time author,
  • Host and creator of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone Podcast
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Florida

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Rich Bracken, keynote speaker

Rich Bracken

  • Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, & Leadership Speaker
  • Award Winning Sales & Consulting Executive
In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

Missouri

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Travis Bradberry Speaker

Dr. Travis Bradberry

  • Emotional Intelligence Expert
  • Award-winning co-author of the #1 best-selling book, Emotional Intelligence 2.0
  • Co-founder of TalentSmart, The World’s #1 Provider of Emotional Intelligence
In Person-Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

California

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Liz Brunner keynote speaker

Liz Brunner

  • Communications and Authentic Leadership Expert
  • Multiple Emmy Award-winning TV journalist
  • Best-selling author of Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams into Your Next Chapter, recommended on Forbes as a “teaching memoir”
  • Multiple Award-winning podcast host

 

In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

Massachusetts

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Karl Burrows

Karl Burrows

  • Founder and Managing Director of Hakaworks
  • Business Leader
  • Futurist
  • Sports Personality
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

New Zealand

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Olivia Fox Cabane, Branding Speaker

Olivia Fox Cabane

  • Fortune 500 Executive Coach
  • Director, Innovative Leadership for Stanford’s StartX Program
  • Bestselling Author
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

New York

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Sara Canaday, Speaker

Sara Canaday

  • Expert in Leadership & Emotional Intelligence
  • Innovative Leader for Personal Branding
  • Coaches Others to Improve Their Ability to Move to the Next Level of Success
In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

Texas

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Amy Cappellanti-Wolf, speaker

Amy Cappellanti-Wolf

  • EVP and Chief People Officer at Dayforce
  • Former Chief Human Resources Officer, Cohesity
  • Former SVP & CHRO at Symantec
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

California

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Jody Carrington

Jody Carrington

  • Renowned Psychologist 
  • Human Connection Expert 
  • Bestselling Author
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Canada

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Paul Chabot, Motivation Speaker

Dr. Paul Chabot

  • Former Senior Advisor within the White House
  • Doctor of Executive Leadership with keynote presentations in 48-states
  • Senior Military Officer, Law Enforcement Veteran, Business Executive/CEO, Author
  • Appearances on all major networks, including HBO, Fox News and CNN
In Person-Fee:

$5,000 - $10,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Texas

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Derek Clark, Motivational Speaker

Derek Clark

  • From Foster Care to Success
  • The Wisdom and the Will to Never Give Up
  • Author of Never Limit Your Life
In Person-Fee:

$5,000 - $10,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Idaho

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Geoff Colvin, Speaker

Geoff Colvin

  • Fortune Senior Editor-At-Large.
  • Reports for Fortune on the Infotech Revolution, Leadership, Business Strategy, Global Business, Government Regulation, Competition, The Economy, Worker/Workforce Issues, and Related Topics.
  • Author of Three Bestselling Books – Humans Are UnderratedTalent Is Overrated, and The Upside Of The Downturn.
  • Since 1995, Host of Regular Business Insights on The CBS Radio Network with 7 Million Listeners.
  • Unpacks What Top Leaders Are Thinking, Seeing, and Doing to Win in Spite of Relentless Technological, Competitive, Economic, and Workplace Change.
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Travels From

Connecticut

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