Humorists & Entertainers (C)

Colin Cloud, often described as the Real-Life Sherlock Holmes, delivers world-class entertainment that goes far beyond the ordinary keynote or after-dinner program.

He'll know what you had for lunch, where you've been that day, what you do for a living, the car you drive, even your PIN code. He'll read you like a book, and he's sure you're going to be a compelling read.

<p>Ben De Almeida—also known as BENOFTHEWEEK—is a content creator redefining digital entertainment with his signature charisma, sharp storytelling, and relatable humor. </p><p>With over 22 million followers and 3+ billion views, Ben doesn’t just follow trends—he creates them. He first captured global attention through viral comedic skits and documentary-style vlogs, and has since expanded into mainstream media as the host of the hit podcast <em>Drama Mama,</em> a rising actor, and a style force seen at Milan, Paris, and New York Fashion Weeks.

<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.

<p>Josh Sundquist is a Paralympian, bestselling author, and Emmy-winning Apple TV+ storyteller whose videos have generated over one billion video views. He inspires audiences to live by his mantra 1MT1MT (One More Thing, One More Time).</p><p>Josh collaborates closely with your planning team to customize each keynote to your audience, event theme, and company culture. He blends clean stand-up comedy with soulful storytelling and research-backed takeaways. Hilarious audience interactions are punctuated by moments of profound reflection.

<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