Rory Gardiner is an award-winning comedian and CCMA-nominated country artist who has shared the stage with top acts like Keith Urban. With over 100 million views across social media, his viral humor has been featured on platforms such as Canada’s Got Talent, Funny or Die, America’s Funniest Videos, and TEDx.
For over two decades, Rory has captivated audiences around the globe, from corporate conferences and theaters to performing arts centers with a signature blend of stand-up comedy, music, and storytelling. His high-energy keynotes deliver powerful takeaways on resilience, perception, and embracing discomfort as a path to growth.
Known for being dynamic, engaging, and easy to work with, Rory is a no-stress keynote speaker that clients love. He helps organizations foster agility and adaptability, equipping audiences with actionable strategies to reframe challenges and thrive in the face of change.
Rory Gardiner is an award-winning comedian and CCMA-nominated country artist who has shared the stage with top acts like Keith Urban. With over 100 million views across social media, his viral humor has been featured on platforms such as Canada’s Got Talent, Funny or Die, America’s Funniest Videos, and TEDx.
For over two decades, Rory has captivated audiences around the globe, from corporate conferences and theaters to performing arts centers with a signature blend of stand-up comedy, music, and storytelling. His high-energy keynotes deliver powerful takeaways on resilience, perception, and embracing discomfort as a path to growth.
Known for being dynamic, engaging, and easy to work with, Rory is a no-stress keynote speaker that clients love. He helps organizations foster agility and adaptability, equipping audiences with actionable strategies to reframe challenges and thrive in the face of change.
Unshakeable Resilience
Creativity, Comedy & 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...
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...
Think Less, Do More -Taking Imperfect Action
Format: 60 minute keynote
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...
Musical MC
Format: Hosting, MC, or Facilitator
This program is perfect for:
Holding a conference or event with a musical theme?
As a former country musician, this option is particularly popular in music states, like Tennessee & Texas.
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...
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family violence initiative
On-Site
C.H., event coordinator, family violence initiative
"Rory displayed an ability to use comedy to get through difficult times. He brought light to our event while using a unique approach to comedy, music and resiliency"
Unconventional Leaders
On-Site
H.P., Owner, Unconventional Leaders
Rory is a shining light on a topic that is so easily overlooked when pursuing creativity. He doesn't shy away from difficult topics, and approaches it win a way that offers hope. In this talk, Rory documents his own creative career in a way that is both relatable and hilarious!
RBC Financial
On-Site
M.K., Senior Advisor, RBC Financial
"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."
founders collective
On-Site
T.A., Owner, founders collective
If you're looking to bring spice, flavor and fun to your even, you have got to bring Rory. He drew the entire room into focus with his comedy, music and message!"
DND
On-Site
F.B., Administrative assistant, DND
Rory performed a 30 min presentation on Resilience. This was a much needed and well executed keynote as our staff returned from 100% remote work. The presentation was equally entertaining as it was insightful and informative. We can't wait to have him back in the future!
Lixar
On-Site
S.O., Senior VP, Lixar
Rory's virtual presentation on resilience was exactly what we needed. A good laugh and great perspective. His use of video injected among the talk really kept the viewers engaged as it is easy to be distracted during a virtual keynote. Highly recommend!
4H Canada
On-Site
J.G., Facilitator, 4H Canada
Rory's talk was entertaining and heartfelt. in 60 minutes, he delivered great lessons on resilience, creating opportunity from circumstance, and had the crowd in stitches.
RBC
On-Site
K.S., Senior VP, RBC
"Rory, I appreciate you coming to our event. I thought you did an awesome job and I laughed a lot!"
St Lukes Health
On-Site
H., Event Coordinator, St Lukes Health
"Thanks so much for coming. What a great way to end the day!"
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