Humorists
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Jimmy Travis is a multi-talented performer who constantly proves that you can be funny, informative, and entertaining without being offensive. A clean comedian who incorporates his skills as a successful singer and songwriter into his presentation, Jimmy also specializes in custom songs and entertainment designed just for your group. Motivational Humorist Al Walker offers funny, inspiring and entertaining keynote, luncheon and after dinner speeches, workshops, seminars and concurrent sessions. He draws on his skills and background as a successful businessman and his humorous approach to life to deliver speeches and training programs to convention and meeting audiences across the world. His reputation as a trainer, facilitator and workshop/seminar leader has brought him international recognition. It's impossible to hear Al Walker give a speech and not get more excited about your own business and life. His delivery is as powerful as his message. He is outspoken, direct and humorous, but most of all he is effective. Sally Baskey is a humorist and motivational speaker whose message is how to use humor to get through life. Her book, "Laughter, My Drug of Choice", shares her philosophy of using a sense of humor to deal with change. "CyberSatirist" Bob Hirschfeld lampoons social media, time management, technology and a spectrum of business topics including the challenges of going green. It's witty satire customized for your audience to provide appropriate comic relief. His "Funny Business" presentation takes a satirical look at all aspects of the business world with an underlying message to avoid stress associated with change and technology by finding the humor in it. Kelly Swanson is an award-winning storyteller, motivational and keynote speaker, corporate comedian, and the author of “Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale? - How to Hang on to Humor When Live Doesn't Go the Way You Planned”. Kelly creates outrageously funny, motivating, educational, and empowering programs and shows for corporations, associations, non-profits, conferences, and general audiences, that teach stress relief, change management, healthy workplace attitudes, customer service, stronger teams and how to become unforgettable sales people.
Don McMillan has performed at over 300 Corporate events over the last 10 years. After spending 10 years as an engineer at IBM, AT&T, and VLSI Technology, he knows what corporate life is about. He is known for his smart, clean, humor AND he is the ONLY comedian working in PowerPoint.
As a professional illusionist who has worked with David Copperfield’s
“Project Magic,” Hickman combines a life-changing message with
illusion, humor, and entertainment to deliver a powerful presentation.
Andy is an inspiration to people of all ages, challenging them to see
that the future is in their hands even in the midst of change.
Hailed as “smart and funny” by People magazine, Gina Barreca has spoken to clients all over the world. A professor of English, she's also the author of the best-selling They Used to Call Me Snow White, But I Drifted, Perfect Husbands (and Other Fairy Tales), Sweet Revenge: The Wicked Delights of Getting Even, Too much of a Good Thing is Wonderful, and, most recently, Babes in Boyland: A Personal History of Coeducation in the Ivy League.
Humorist and workplace keynoter Bill Butterworth’s extraordinary ability to blend humor, story-telling,
wisdom and practicality has made him one of the most sought after
speakers in venues throughout North America. In 2008, he introduced the best of John Maxwell's leadership theories to audiences through am endorsed program entitled, You Can Be an Ideal Leader. Through his wit, warmth,
insight, and realism, he brings help and hope to his audiences
everywhere.
Since 1984, Mimi has spoken at over 900 events in dozens of industries,
in over 100 cities across North America, and to audiences throughout
Canada, Europe and Mexico. Mimi has spoken at company events for 32 of
the Fortune 500, 18 of which are listed in the Fortune 100. She holds a
Masters Degree in Instructional Design from Columbia University and was
a staff Human Resources Specialist with Walt Disney Company, Northrop
Aircraft, and Rockwell International.
Motivational humorist and comedian Dick Hardwick, based in Hollywood, has taken his humor to such impressive venues as The Las Vegas Hilton, Silver Legacy and Caesars Palace to name a few. And over the years, he has worked hundreds of dates for many national names such as AT&T Wireless, and McDonalds and more. He has entertained TV audiences on several well-known shows and he has walked away as a Comedy Champion on Ed McMahon's "Star Search". Buzz Sutherland is a comedian who is committed to entertaining audiences with humor that is 100% clean and 200% funny. Whether delivering his popular keynote “It’s All About Family” or his hysterical after dinner comedy show, his smooth blend of home spun characters and outrageous facial expressions keep audiences rolling with laughter. Buzz's style of comedy is contagious, as he plays with the audience rather than talking to them. Some of the audience members literally become part of the show! Having performed for many of the top corporations and associations in the world, Buzz’s ability to be funny without being offensive, make him a no-brainer for any event. With the success of his book, "Nobody Moved Your Cheese!" Ross has been called, "America's Accountability Watchdog." Ross' hilarious approach to self-motivation is a result of transforming himself from a miserable pet shop manager to a six-time Emmy Award winning comedian and writer. His new book, "Are You Still Relevant?" and keynote topic addresses twelve reasons smart organizations thrive in any economy. Chicago Magazine calls Greg Schwem “America’s favorite corporate funnyman.” The Chicago Tribune proclaimed Greg “king of the hill” in the growing world of corporate comedy. Indeed, Greg’s client list includes such corporate heavyweights as McDonald’s, Motorola, IBM, Verizon Wireless, United Airlines and Cisco Systems. If your corporate group wants to laugh at today’s fast-paced business world, look no further than Greg Schwem and “Comedy With a Byte.”
Jeanne has written three books on humor - Humor: The Magic of Genie,
Mayberry Humor Across the USA and Don't Let the Funny Stuff Get Away.
These books are filled with reality-based stories, which illustrate her
humor philosophy. While she enjoys making people laugh, Jeanne views the role of a
humorist as more than eliciting laughter. As audiences are holding
their sides and wiping tears from their faces, she makes her point
clear.
Great speakers, the ones who are highly entertaining, are rare. John Powers' entire career has been one of effectively communicating with audiences, and as a keynote speaker, he stands out as one of the best in the business. A motivational speaker on communications, leadership, and personal workplace success, John Powers is the perfect choice for your next meeting or convention.
A former stand-up comedian and contributing writer for the original
Saturday Night Live Show, Jim Pelley has left 'em laughing for more
than 18 years at over 1,637 top organizations in the U.S. and abroad,
including Disney, Intel, Southwest Airlines, Mattel, and AT&T. He's
brought his message of how to smarten up by lightening up to hundreds
of thousands of people who are high-tech, low-tech, and no-tech-at-all.
With his hilarious way of poking fun at the frustrations of everyday
life, Jim demonstrates uproariously how to use humor to become more
creative, more productive, and less stressed.
It's seldom that you find a really funny, clean comedian and it's seldom that you find a really good, captivating speaker. It's nearly impossible to find one who is both. Mark Mayfield is one of the rare individuals in the world who is equally accomplished at performing comedy shows or delivering high content keynote speeches. Damian Mason has been a professional speaker, corporate event entertainer, and author since 1994. Damian's career in entertainment began in southern California, when he won a Halloween contest dressed as Bill Clinton. Within months, he resigned his position as sales representative for Cooper Industries, a Fortune 500 company. Choose to Lose with Joe Malarkey. Joe looks like every other professional speaker: for about 5 seconds. Then he proceeds to take every trusted formula, good idea and motivational classic and turn them inside-out. It is absolutely fresh, totally unique and audiences love it. His “Choose to Lose” presentation crests as Joe takes the audience full circle and leaves them with a strong, positive message of overcoming fear with humor. Suzie's background is as varied as her audiences...from administrative secretary to Television Talk Show Host, to 20 years in radio. She has hobnobbed with movie stars and politicians, interviewed the great and the "near" great. She has made hundreds of commercials, done musical comedy and motion pictures. She has been fired, been broke, been disappointed, been a petrified expectant mother at 40 years old and lived her life with a passion for learning not only how to be better, but to see things differently. Trained in improvisational comedy, Scott Friedman's quick wit and provocative material instill an upbeat, fresh approach toward work, relationships, and life. His specialty is making audiences laugh while providing practical, real-life information. Scott is two-time past president of NSA/CO and served as the National Speakers Association's National President 2004-2005. Charles Petty is a funny, educational and inspirational professional speaker. He has the rare ability to package profound, life-changing truths in humor. He has a soft southern accent and uses original humor that is never off-color. Looking for a humorous look at success and stress? Keynote speaker Michael Broome graduated from Appalachian State University, where he designed his academic major in leadership development. Within a few years of graduation, he began addressing any group composed of two or more; soon, Michael was speaking full time and has become one of the most sought after speakers in his profession.
Fasten your seatbelt and enjoy the ride. Christine Cashen delivers a fast –paced, hilarious program with useful content that makes her a sought after speaker worldwide. For more than 10 years, she has jazzed an amazing variety of audiences throughout the United States, Canada, South Africa and Australia. Christine is an authority on sparking innovative ideas to handle conflict, reduce stress and energize employees. Karyn Buxman is the founder of The HumorLab, an organization that researches the art and science of humor. She specializes in opening and closing keynotes. Karyn’s program, “When Funny Means Money: Humor as a Serious Business Strategy,” is a tour de force of education and entertainment. Her presentations provide “insights cleverly disguised as humor.” |

