Jody Urquhart
Jody Urquhart helps burned-out teams reignite passion through comedy, connection, and over 1,000 videos on workplace well-being.
Why book Jody Urquhart for your next event
- With over 26 years of experience as a keynote speaker and former stand-up comedian, Jody Urquhart has captivated audiences at 50+ corporate events annually, delivering powerful, humor-infused insights that drive engagement, connection, and lasting organizational change.
- Jody is the acclaimed author of All Work & No Say and BlissOut, two thought-leading books that challenge workplace norms and offer practical strategies for preventing burnout, fostering belonging, and rehumanizing professional environments.
- Having created over 1,000 in-depth videos on burnout and workplace culture and conducted hundreds of interviews with professionals across industries, Jody delivers data-backed, real-world keynotes that resonate deeply with today’s workforce challenges.
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From Burnout to Belonging: Reignite Passion at Work
Break burnout and boost belonging with a keynote that’s part comedy, part connection. With 26 years on stage, two books, and 1,000+ videos, this is no ordinary motivational talk, it’s a human, hilarious, and high-impact experience your team won’t forget.
Keynote Speaker Jody Urquhart is a dynamic force in workplace motivation, connection, and culture transformation. With over 26 years of experience and a background in stand-up comedy, Jody brings an energizing and unconventional approach to the stage, no PowerPoints, no scripts, just raw, human-centered engagement. Her keynotes tackle critical organizational challenges like burnout, disengagement, and employee retention, using humor and storytelling to break down barriers and inspire lasting change.
Jody is the acclaimed author of All Work & No Say and BlissOut, and she has produced over 1,000 videos and conducted hundreds of interviews on workplace well-being, team connectivity, and the emotional pulse of modern professionals. Her work is rooted in a single powerful truth: people thrive when they feel seen, valued, and part of something bigger.
Organizations that book Jody Urquhart for their event gain more than a keynote, they unlock an experience that connects teams, reenergizes leadership, and fosters a culture where people want to stay and grow. Her insights on talent acquisition, belonging, and burnout prevention resonate across industries and leave a lasting impact on corporate audiences.
Whether you’re planning a leadership summit, HR conference, or employee retreat, book Jody Urquhart for your event and give your audience a keynote that’s as transformative as it is unforgettable.
Keynotes
Keynote by Jody Urquhart:
This Would Be Funny... If It Wasn't Happening To Me!
How to Navigate Change by Mastering Human Connection
Work isn't just about tasks, it's about people. Real, messy, complicated people who are just trying to belong and make sense of constant change.
Ever feel like you're the only one struggling? You're not. This transformative keynote is a no-filter dive into workplace transformation.
What We'll Unpack Together:
- How to create a genuine connection when everything's changing
- Communication strategies to turn workplace uncertainty into moments of real understanding
- Strategies for building a team that feels like 'your people'
- Making everyone feel seen, heard, and valued, even in chaos
Relatability isn't just a skill. It's a necessity
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.
Keynote by Jody Urquhart:
How to Speak Human: Make your Leadership more Relatable
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.
Audience takeaways
- How to make employees feel like they’re human again
- 3 pillars of building a human-centered culture
- 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
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CrazyBusy: Relief to Find Immediate Balance in a Fast-Paced World
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 or 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
Keynote by Jody Urquhart:
The Joy of the Job: Take This Job & Love It: Your Work, Your Way!
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?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Keynote by Jody Urquhart:
Follow Me, I'm Right Behind You! Where Leadership Meets Real-life
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.
Audience takeaways
- 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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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