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Rory Gardiner

TEDx Viral Comedian | Resilient Mindsets, Burn Out & Bold Action

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CCMA-nominated artist Rory Gardiner has appeared on multiple CMT (Country Music Television) nationally broadcasted reality shows, and shared the stage with a number of great country acts like Keith Urban.  Fusing his music background with standup comedy, he has made a number of television appearances for brands like Under Armor or shows like Canada’s Got Talent and America’s Funniest Videos.  

 

Rory's short-form videos have over 100 million views across all platforms, and are voted one of the TOP 10 Funniest people in Canada, by Corus Entertainment.  Rory delivers his valuable message of Creativity and Resilience to corporate audiences all over the world, and you can catch his hilarious TEDx Talk, on using humor as a coping mechanism.

Speaking Topics

UNSHAKEABLE RESILIENCE

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

THINK LESS, DO MORE -TAKING IMPERFECT ACTION

In a world where information is at our fingertips and AI delivers answers in seconds, the biggest barrier to success isn’t knowledge, it’s inaction. The longer we wait between having an idea and taking the first step, the more resistance we create. This keynote shows how to turn procrastination into purposeful incubation and take decisive action without unnecessary risk. Rory Gardiner challenges you to stop overthinking and outpace even the most educated competitors by simply moving forward. It’s not about being the smartest in the room, it’s about being the one who takes action.


KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Learn how to close the gap between thought and action to minimize resistance and maximize productivity.
  • Discover how to use incubation as a strategic tool for clearer, faster decision-making, turning procrastination into progress.
  • Understand why taking action outweighs Intelligence and how it positions you as a leader.
  • Gain practical strategies, using agile methodology to build momentum, outpace the competition, and reach the finish line first.

COMEDIC EMCEE

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.

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Testimonials

“If you’re looking to being spice, flavor and fun to your event, you have got to bring Rory. He drew the entire room into focus with his comedy, music and message."

“Rory is a shining light on a topic that is so easily overlooked when pursuing creativity. He doesn’t shy away from difficult topics, but approaches it in a way that offers hope. In this talk, Rory documents his own creative career in a way that is both relatable and hilarious!”

“Rory talk was entertaining and heartfelt. Delivered great lessons on resilience, creating opportunity from circumstance, and had the crowd in stiches!”

“Rory delivered a refreshing take on resilience and the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone to ache3ive you’re goals. His engaging performance captivated our large group of attendees and was the perfect final for the evening.”

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