Keynote Speeches

Feeling overwhelmed and alone in stress?

Let’s build a culture of support and connection

Struggling with feeling unappreciated at work?

Discover how to create recognition and meaning in your role.

Drowning in an exhausting workload?

Let’s explore strategies to manage stress and reclaim energy.

Why do coworkers disappear when tough conversations
about change arise?

I’ll help you build a culture where people lean in, not check out.

Does workplace stress cause your team to turn on each other? 


Let’s create a team that thrives under pressure, not cracks under it.

Keynote Topics

This would be funny... if it wasn't happening to me! How to navigate change by mastering human connection.

Ever feel like you’re the only one struggling?
You’re not. This is a no-filter dive into workplace transformation.

What we’ll unpack together

Relatability isn’t just a skill. It’s your secret weapon

For every leader feeling isolated, every team member wondering if they fit in, every person who’s ever thought, “Do I belong here?”—this is your moment.

Our leadership is at a crossroads. 

Our teams are floundering toward fulfillment as we try to balance algorithms with basic human emotions. If your workplace has become a little bit robotic, Authentic leadership can resurrect your teams back to life.  

Relatability is powerful.

If your brain feels like a browser with 47 tabs open, this session will give you relief.

It’s time we realize that it’s people, not processes that drive success.

Join us for a session that’s deep enough to ponder your life choices but funny enough to not take it personally. 

Learn:

How to make employees feel like they’re human again

How to prioritize the well-being of your team

How to ditch a stiff persona for something more relatable

Diversity and Inclusion: Create a culture where people belong 

The comedic side of humanizing leadership

TOPIC–Humanizing Work -Inclusion -Belonging – Future of Work -Leadership

Look, we’ve all been there. Drowning in to-do lists, feeling like we’re the only ones struggling to keep our heads above water. But You’re not alone. Not even close.

This isn’t another productivity talk. This is a lifeline for anyone who’s ever felt:

– Isolated in their overwhelm

– Like they’re failing at managing their life

– Disconnected from what matters

Many of us get trapped in patterns of self-made chaos, believing we’re the only ones struggling. But here’s the truth: Your experience is shared by many. Your overwhelm doesn’t define you—it connects you.

Together, we’ll:

– Expose the busyness patterns that are crushing your spirit

– Create a genuine connection in a world that feels increasingly fragmented

– Understand why we use busyness as a shield—and how to put that shield down

Learn How to Truly Belong to Yourself:

– 3 Signs You’re Working Harder, Not Smarter
– Uncover Personal Patterns That Steal Your Joy

– 4 Time and Energy Drainers 

– Why Your Struggle Is actually Your Superpower

TOPIC  -Wellness -Productivity 

Tired of feeling like just another employee? Sick of dragging yourself to work? What if you could enjoy your job – and I mean enjoy it?

Join us for this comedy-filled real-world guide to turning work from a daily grind into something you look forward to.

The big secret? You create the meaning. 

Stress doesn’t control you – you control your response. Your job isn’t just a paycheck; it’s your playground for growth.

By the end, you’ll know how to:

– Inject fun into your daily work

– Turn challenges into opportunities 

– Make stress your sidekick, not your boss

– Find joy in what you do

– Become the energy you want to see at work

Ready to flip the script on your 9-to-5?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

TOPIC -job satisfaction -wellness -mental health 

Think the best leaders are always out front? Think again. The magic happens when you’re walking alongside your people, listening to their stories, and having their backs.

Leadership isn’t a title – it’s how you influence others. 

This motivational speech will turn traditional leadership upside down – because the best way to lead isn’t to make sure people fit the mould but to make sure people feel they matter. 

Forget “culture fit” – we’re talking about culture transformation. When everyone belongs and brings their unique perspective, everyone performs.

You’ll learn how to:

– Build trust by giving people your undivided attention 

– Create a team that wants to show up, not has to

– Make every person feel like they truly belong

– Turn your workplace into a community people care about

– Lead with heart, not just authority

Ready to flip the script on leadership? Sometimes the front of the line isn’t where the real action is. It’s about creating a place where everyone feels at home, valued, and part of something bigger than themselves.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

TOPIC -Leadership -Work Culture- Teamwork -Belonging 

8 reasons to hire Jody

Actionable take away advice to move from burnout to belonging.

Stand-up comedy weaved throughout a speech gives audiences a collective sigh of relief.

Over 26 years of experience as a keynote speaker.

Best-selling author

Thought leader on workplace culture & the future of work.

No powerpoint presentations.

Highly Interactive, Insightful Presentations

Jody’s research has mapped the landscape of professional disconnection & knows how to create cultures that work

Best Keynote Speakers

Learn more about hiring great funny motivational speakers for your event on our blog

The best keynote speakers are funny. 

They know how to make the audience feel at ease, establish a connection, and memorably communicate concepts. They also know how to lighten topics that are a bit too heavy, using appropriate and respectful humor to make them more bearable.

Are you looking for a funny speaker? Jody is a great choice. As a former stand-up comedian, she has the experience and expertise to provide uplifting, hysterical, and savvy advice to varied audiences. She is one of the best keynote speakers if you want someone who can help your audience develop a meaningful, positive, and buoyant perspective amid change and stress.

Jody is among the best keynote speakers for a range of industries, including healthcare. She has also won several awards, including the Telly Award from the 29th Anniversary Telly Awards.

Check out some of her compelling keynote topics that will draw in and crack up the crowd. You can also call anytime to invite her if you’re looking for the best keynote speakers to book for your next event.Read More

What Clients Are Saying

Tracy Dejong Discover Card

Jody creates breakthrough moments of self-reflection that fundamentally changes how teams collaborate.

Victoria McPheat Sunlife Global Investments

Jody’s use of comedy helped break down our defences and encouraged our team to stop living on autopilot

Marisol Kroll Kruger

This isn't about another motivational speech. It's about rewiring how professionals authentically engage, lead, and create meaningful workplace connections.

Donna Balter Cambridge Health Alliance

It’s a huge relief to experience a motivational speaker with no PowerPoint. You are authentic, hilarious and relatable.