Rory Gardiner

Rory is an Award-winning comedian & CCMA nominated country artist, who has shared the stage with acts like Keith Urban. His TikTok videos have over 100 Million views across all platforms. You’ve seen his humor on Canada’s Got Talent, Funny or Die and America’s Funniest Videos, and TEDx.

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Speaker Fee:

Fee info*The fee ranges indicated on this page are provided as a guide. Please keep in mind that if a speaker's price is indicated as a range, such as $20,000 - $30,000, it means that their charge is usually within that range. The fees charged for speakers are subject to revision. Fees may fluctuate according to a variety of circumstances, including the speaker's availability, scarcity, the length of the speech, customisation and the location of the event. Please reach out to us with the specifics of your event and requirements, and we will gladly supply you with a quotation.

$5,000 - $10,000

Keynote Speaker Videos

About Keynote Speaker

Rory’s engaging presentation is a live experience executed by a professional entertainer, who has been captivating audience of all sizes, all over the world in corporate events and performing art centers for 20+ years. Rory delivers his valuable message of resilience and perception through stand-up comedy & music.

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Keynote Speaker Topics

Creativity, Comedy & Unshakeable Resilience
Format: Keynote

Rory Gardiner, an authority in creativity and resilience, shares powerful strategies to transform challenges into opportunities, and shift perspectives using sublimation. With his unique blend of humor and experience, Rory inspires audiences to embrace change, and help teams get comfortable in uncomfortable situations.
As a former corporate software consultant turned comedian and musician, Rory brings a fresh and relatable perspective that resonates with corporate audiences. Combining his comedic talent with practical insights on resilience, making him a highly sought-after speaker, perfect for conferences, corporate events, and mental health awareness programs.
You will learn how to:
• Reframe change and challenges as opportunities
• Perform under pressure and develop coping mechanisms for setbacks
• Change your perspective through sublimation
• Get comfortable in the uncomfortable

DEMO: https://youtu.be/IsSQ3-udjUo?si=vHYBUy-EHCeYcIim

COMEDIC EMCEE
Format: Hosting, mc, or Facilitator

This program is perfect for:
Holding a conference, retreat or event that could use some levity and entertainment to keep attendees and employees alert and happy?
Rory can facilitate your event to flow naturally, interjecting humor and music to keep audience members fresh for the content being presented.
Rory will customize a show specifically for your team. This program of clean comedy is customized for your industry and employees.
Let Rory ease the tense atmosphere, amplify engagement to enhance networking.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
· Keep your event organized, on time, and entertaining for guests with a dedicated facilitator.
· When teams are more engaged, more information is absorbed.
· Break the ice & create a more collaborative atmosphere for guests.

"Rory delivered a refreshing take on resilience and the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone to achieve your goals. His engaging performance captivated our large group of attendees and was the perfect finale for the evening"

Mike K - RBC Financial