Fee: $4500/exp

Illinois Based

What About Greg?

“Humor With a Message”
"I think people learn best in an atmosphere of fun," says Greg Risberg, "so my goal is to be 'hilariously informative.'" Greg is a warm, funny motivational speaker who has addressed over 500,000 people in 48 states, as well as Canada, Great Britain and Australia with his "humor with a message" programs. He helps people learn useful ideas for handling stress better, communicating better, and finding more balance in their lives. He does this with wit and humor that leave meeting planners saying "your unique blend of humor, inspiration and message was perfect!"

Greg involves his audiences with funny and poignant stories that touch hearts as well as minds. He tries to renew hope in people, remind them of their own intrinsic value, and help them to think about what is most important in their lives. His own philosophy of life can be seen in this quote from Leo Rosten:

“I cannot believe that the purpose of life is to be ‘happy.’ I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all, to matter; to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.”

Greg is an active member of the National Speakers Association, a group that awarded him their highest earned designation of "Certified Speaking Professional." He is one of only 500 people in the entire country to earn this certification. Greg has also received the Wordsmith award for speaking excellence from the Illinois chapter of NSA. He has a B. A. degree in psychology from Roosevelt University and a Master's Degree in Social Work (M.S.W.) from the Jane Addams School of Social Work in Chicago, IL. Greg is the author of two books, Touch: A Personal Workbook and the soon to be published 52 Ways To Fill your Life with Humor, Happiness and Hope.

Here are Greg’s most frequently requested

“Humor With A Message”

Programs
“How To Stay Energized in a Changing World”

Changes in organizations as well as increasing work demands multiply stress. This program teaches people:

Proven techniques to reduce stress
Ways to relax under pressure
How to identify “good” versus “bad” stress
How to achieve more balance in their lives

“You Make A Difference!”
An especially effective way to boost morale or applaud staff achievements, this program helps people:

Recognize and appreciate their contributions and talents
Communicate more effectively
Realize that their efforts do, indeed, “make a difference”

“Humor, Hugs, and Hope!”
Use this talk as an opening keynote to set a positive meeting tone, or as a closing address to send people home happy! This upbeat program helps people:

See more humor in their lives
Use humor as a stress-reliever
Appreciate the importance of hugs
Feel more hopeful during challenging times

Greg’s clients have included:

Accenture
Adventist Health System
American Business Women's Association
American Cancer Society
American Dental Society
American Farm Bureau
American Kidney Fund
American Medical Assn.
Association of Community Cancer Centers
Ballistic Missile Defense
California Hospital Assn.
California Pharmacists Assn.
Canadian Contractors Assn.
Century 21
Continental Airlines
Emergency Nurses Assn.
Ford Lincoln Mercury
Glaxo Wellcome
GROWMARK
HCR/Manor Care
Hospice of Oklahoma

Illinois Bankers Assn.
Illinois Farm Bureau
Illinois Health Care Assn.
Iowa Hospital Association
Loyola Medical Center
Mechanical Contractors Association of America
MPI
Midwest Hardware Assn.
Million Dollar Round Table
Nat. Automobile Dealers Assn.
Nat. School Board Assn.
North Carolina Farm Bureau
Ohio Farm Bureau
Oregon National Guard
Oregon Life Underwriters
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau
Re/Max Realtors
Siemens
Social Security Administration
Toyota
United States Senate Staff
VITAS Hospice

What do Greg’s clients
say about him?

HEALTH CARE

“All people in health care should hear Greg’s message.”
– Former AMA President

“You brought 200 individuals together and made us a family with your speech.”
– Nat. Kidney Foundation

“Your message is perfect. The humor is priceless!”
– Illinois Pharmacy Assn.

“Once again, you touched the hearts and spirits of everyone… on a scale of 1 to 5, your average score was 5.2! You broke the bank!”
– HCR/Manor Care

“As a meeting planner, I feel like I've selected a gift that people are delighted with… they think I'm terrific because I brought you here!”
– Mercy Medical Center

GENERAL BUSINESS

“You set the tone for the entire week!”
– Million Dollar Round Table

“Your talk was the highest rated of the entire conference!”
– Mechanical Contractors of America

“Your unique blend of humor, inspiration, and message were perfect for our audience!”
– Century 21

“You got rave reviews from all our managers.”
– Continental Airlines

“You stunned the audience with your wit, charm, and expert knowledge of communication.”
– Re/Max Realtors

“You made me look great as a meeting planner!”
– Standard Life Insurance

GOVERNMENT

“Everyone appreciated your humor and your specialized approach. You showed that you understood issues that were important to us.”
– Social Security Admin.

“Greg was a hit with everyone! His speech regarding stress management was truly inspiring.”
– Department of the Air Force

“Thank you for your excellent presentation, your kind support, and your infectious enthusiasm!”
– Department of Defense

“You had our attendees rolling in the aisles with laughter.”
– Municipal Clerks of Illinois

EDUCATION

“You captivated an audience of 400 faculty and staff, wearied from five hours of training, and inspired them.”
– Leyden High Schools

“You did your homework and met with us prior to your presentation so you would ‘know your audience.’ You are an excellent motivational speaker!”
– University of Illinois

“A++ for your keynote speech. You were energizing, motivating, and very, very, funny.”
– North DuPage Special Education Coop

FARMING

“Of the 55 workshops that were part of our program, yours was rated the highest! … You are a real A+ and a superb person to work with!”
– American Farm Bureau

“A spectacular job! You go above and beyond with all that you do … the laughter helped relieve our stress and open us to your message.”
– New York Farm Bureau

“A super job of kicking off our conference! Your humor is contagious!”
– Iowa Farm Bureau

View

Promotional Info

Promotional.pdf

Multimedia Request