Humorists & Entertainers (C)

<p>Combining his backgrounds in leadership development and corporate entertainment, Ben Whiting helps organizations create cultures that can achieve the impossible (while having A LOT of fun).</p><p>What do you get when you combine a background in leadership development with decades of corporate entertainment experience? You get something that is fun and engaging, and that teaches effective, actionable strategies that will bring the best out of your people. </p><p> This is what Ben Whiting's “Creating a Limitless Culture™” keynote delivers.

With a one-of-a-kind blend of ‘edge of your seat’ mentalism, magic and humor, David Gerard elevates events with unforgettable, entertaining experiences for corporate audiences.

David Gerard has been entertaining corporate audiences for over 15 years and has performed for hundreds of companies all over the world. After a decade working in corporate America himself—including in marketing for a high-tech Fortune 500—David understands the nuances of corporate life and recognizes each organization’s unique culture, which allows him to tailor his performance for every group. 

<p>“Adding life to your laughter and laughter to your life,” actor and comedian Michael Jr. gives audiences comedy that inspires.</p><p>Before he got clarity, he was all about comedy. Now comedy is a tool he gets to use to share that clarity with audiences around the world in the form of inspiration and thought-provoking life principles to help individuals discover and activate their purpose.</p><p>As an entertainer who opens the door to deeper conversations, Michael Jr.

<p>Called “the de facto poet laureate of corporate America” by Forbes, Sekou Andrews helps the world’s largest organizations deliver relevant information with riveting inspiration through an innovative, unconventional category of speaking called “Poetic Voice.”</p><p>Imagine harnessing the power of an engaging opening video, an electric closing performance, and an insightful main stage keynote all in one dynamic presentation.

<p><span style="color: rgb(62, 62, 60);">The Second City&#39;s comedians create a slice-of-life environment, lampooning the political, social, and cultural aspects of our lives.</span></p><p>For over 50 years, The Second City has been the training ground for a host of famous alumni including John Belushi, Mike Myers, Gilda Radner, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, and countless stars of stage and screen.

Josh Sundquist is a Paralympian skier whose high-energy blend of humor and inspiration motivates audiences to adopt his ski-racing motto: 1MT1MT (One More Thing, One More Time).

As Josh shares, 1MT1MT helps elevate performance in sales, customer service, quality improvement, leadership, and much more in life.

<p>Studies have proven what we all intuitively know to be true: laughter brings people together and makes them feel great.

<p>Fasten your seatbelt and enjoy the ride with Christine Cashen, who brings humor-filled, relatable insights that enable audiences to achieve greater joy and creativity at work.</p><p>One of the world’s most sought-after business humorists, Christine delivers a fast-paced, uproarious program brimming with memorable quips and relevant content that helps audiences spark new and innovative ideas, manage conflict, reduce stress, energize employees, achieve self-improvement, and get and stay motivated.</p><p>A National Speakers Association CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame

<p>Retired NFL pro for the Philadelphia Eagles, Jon Dorenbos is also a world-class magician, a survivor of immense personal tragedy, an author, and a remarkably positive and powerful motivational speaker.</p><p>Jon Dorenbos played 14 seasons in the NFL, notably making the Pro Bowl twice as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, as well as being the Ed Block Courage Award recipient and the Eagles Walter Payton Man of the Year.

<p>Vinh gained the entrepreneurial spirit and mindset from his parents, who fled Vietnam to Australia in 1981 and went on to start multiple successful businesses. His father’s belief that “life is a miracle” inspired Vinh to see the possibilities in his own life. Today, he travels the world, teaching communication skills and engaging audiences with energy and flair. </p><p>As a college student, Vinh struck out on his own to start an online business teaching magic.