Humorous Speakers

Highly entertaining, inspirational, and poignant, Firoozeh’s speeches remind us that our commonalities far outweigh our differences. Her message of shared humanity, delivered with laugh-out-loud humor, has never been more relevant and necessary. Void of religion or politics, her...

Justin specializes in making complex science both entertaining and memorable through humor. He delivers complex ideas about intelligence, leadership, creativity, and human behavior through unforgettable animal stories and audience interaction. Justin’s mastered the art of making people laugh...

Audiences describe Yemi Penn as a powerful force with potent messages that transcend identity and ignites transformation through rebellious curiosity. A TEDx speaker, documentarian, engineer, entrepreneur, and trauma transformation researcher, she weaves and bridges theory, lived experience, and...

As a widely-published and acclaimed Professor of Leadership and an internationally-recognized thought leader, Amer Kaissi has spent the last 25 years researching, understanding, and evaluating evidence-based practices that create intentionality for leaders. As a sought-after coach for top-level...

Marina Nitze, co-author of Hack Your Bureaucracy & Crisis Engineering, energizes audiences — particularly those facing crises and bureaucratic inertia — with inspiring, often funny stories of getting big things done in some of the world’s most impossible...

Kim Strobel is an internationally-known motivational speaker, dynamic powerhouse, and leading happiness coach who inspires others to step into their power and live happier, less stressed lives. Drawing on positive psychology research, she teaches practical, science-backed strategies that...

Ikenna Azuike turns conversations into masterclasses with his trademark disarming charm and sense of humor. Azuike seamlessly connects with everyone from European royalty to Nobel Prize winners, global leaders, and inspiring young activists. He approaches each dialogue as...

Perry McCarthy’s racing journey is one of grit, humor, and iconic status. At the age of 21, without money or track experience, he set out to join the elite ranks of Formula 1. Through his signature wit and...

After being rejected from every film school he applied to, AJ Bleyer became one of the youngest directors in the Directors Guild of America at age 27. His action-packed career has taken him from the Pentagon to zero-gravity,...

Jake Knapp is a startup investor, former leader at Google, and New York Times best-selling author. His methods for building successful businesses and transforming teamwork have been adopted and proven at the world’s most innovative companies. What makes...

Former senior justice department leader and federal prosecutor Elliot Williams is currently a legal analyst on CNN. His signature reasoned and intelligent analysis, coupled with humor and a compelling personal story, have established him as a go-to voice...

Blending his skills as a magician with his inspiring personal narrative, Jon Dorenbos gives a performance that is truly unique. His infectious energy and a genuine love for life captivates his audience and leaves them feeling motivated and...

The youngest person in the world to cross the Americas on horseback, Filipe Masetti Leite shows us that no dream or goal is impossible when we plan, focus, and live with purpose.

Eric Harkins is the Amazon Best-Selling Author of Great Leaders Make Sure Monday Morning Doesn’t Suck, and President & Founder of GKG Search & Consulting. Eric is a former C-Suite Executive and spent 25 years working in corporate...

A gutsy trailblazer, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour's resume is an impressive collection of "firsts" including America's first black female combat pilot. She served two tours of duty in Iraq as a Marine and was a Diversity Liaison Officer to...

Empowering leaders to create more innovative, collaborative, and joyful work cultures (and lives).

Keelan Leyser is one of the world’s leading tech magicians and mentalists, known for his magic with iPads, drones, the Metaverse and social media. Keelan has been seen on over 100 television shows, has performed in over 60...

“I believe everyone in the world can – and should – learn to think like a data scientist. Our ability to make humanity-saving discoveries depends on it.” – Andrea Jones-Rooy

Comedian Tom Shillue is the host of The Quiz Show and UN-PC on Fox Nation, author of Mean Dads for a Better America: The Generous Rewards of an Old-Fashioned Childhood, and a favorite among conference audiences everywhere.