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Jon Colby

Empower your team with improv! Jon Colby boosts communication, leadership, and engagement across industries worldwide.

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For our premier event we were looking for someone to bring incredible energy to a program that mirrors our relentless culture. Not only did Jon put in the effort to understand and work into the program our new mission and brand identity, more importantly he was able to captivate every single person to participate, and did so by creating a fun and collaborative environment. A truly first-rate experience.

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Why book Jon Colby for your next event

  • Jon Colby was named one of the “Top 10 Speakers to Follow” by MSN.com in 2025, placing him among the most sought-after voices in the keynote circuit. This recognition underscores his ability to consistently deliver high-impact, memorable experiences that resonate with today’s fast-paced corporate audiences.
  • As a graduate of the world-renowned Second City Conservatory, Jon brings elite-level improvisation skills into the business world. He blends comedy with communication science, helping teams navigate change, build trust, and speak with confidence, even under pressure.
  • Jon’s client list reads like a Who’s Who of global business, including Salesforce, Honda, Charles Schwab, and American Express. These industry leaders turn to Jon when they need a speaker who can ignite performance, improve communication, and energize their teams.

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Unlocking Team Potential Through Improv and Interaction

Recently named a Top 10 Speaker by MSN, this Second City-trained expert transforms teams through the power of improv. With over 25 years of global experience, his interactive, laughter-filled keynotes help organizations boost communication, leadership, and engagement. Trusted by brands like Salesforce, Honda, and American Express, he delivers tailored content that sticks. 

Keynote Speaker Jon Colby is internationally recognized for transforming communication and team performance through the power of improv. With over 25 years of experience and a background from the world-renowned Second City Conservatory, Jon blends humor, interactivity, and actionable strategies to help professionals communicate with confidence, lead with authenticity, and collaborate more effectively.

What sets Jon apart is his ability to turn proven improvisation techniques into real-world business tools. His keynotes are not just entertaining, they’re transformative. Whether addressing leadership development, team building, or client communication, Jon delivers sessions that are highly engaging, deeply relevant, and tailored to your organization’s unique challenges.

Named one of MSN’s “Top 10 Speakers to Follow” in 2025, Jon has been trusted by global brands like Salesforce, American Express, Honda, and Charles Schwab. His sessions energize teams, foster innovation, and create a culture of trust and adaptability, exactly what today’s organizations need.

If you’re looking for a dynamic, impactful keynote that combines laughter with lasting value, book Jon Colby for your event. Your audience will walk away with practical tools, renewed energy, and the confidence to connect, lead, and succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Customer Reviews

5 of 5

For our premier event we were looking for someone to bring incredible energy to a program that mirrors our relentless culture. Not only did Jon put in the effort to understand and work into the program our new mission and brand identity, more importantly he was able to captivate every single person to participate, and did so by creating a fun and collaborative environment. A truly first-rate experience.

5 of 5

We hired Jon Colby as a motivational speaker for a recent Corporate Workshop. Jon delivered an exceptional presentation, which was on-point with our desired prospectus, while successfully keeping everyone engaged, mainly due to his entertaining way of conveying the message. Participants expressed what a pleasure it was to attend the half-day session. We would strongly recommend Jon to others who are planning events of this type, and we will definitely utilize his services in the future.

5 of 5

Jon Colby has presented to two different audiences for my company and both times he received RAVE reviews. The presentations were grounded in sound business principles and strategies while maintaining an energy-infused, awesome level of engagement and interactivity. The audience was up on their feet, interacting with each other all while they were absorbing the solid strategic messaging about agility and communication. Jon did an excellent job of investigating what we wanted to accomplish and infusing our culture into his event. We wouldn’t hesitate to book him again.

5 of 5

Jon Colby entertained and engaged our team with fun, “get out of your seat” improv activities targeting communication and workplace dynamics. He created an energetic, positive and humorous learning environment with relevant takeaways. It is clear that Jon is genuinely interested in helping others to be their best and is impressively talented in the art of improv. Spectacular event!

5 of 5

Jon’s engaging, laugh-provoking improv session loosened up a group of quiet, nervous college sophomores on a Saturday afternoon. Not only did their participation allow them to meet and talk to new students; but, they also learned valuable communication skills and were motivated to keep striving for their goals and to never give up. The students unanimously voted Jon’s session as the most powerful one of the day!

5 of 5

This workshop went above and beyond my expectations! I loved how he tied the activities into practical lessons like communication, listening skills, and teamwork. If you’re looking for something for your staff, you should totally use him! Your staff will have a blast! I have already shared some of his activities with my husband, who is a youth pastor. We enjoyed how he made everyone feel comfortable and his humor was refreshing. It was awesome to hear everyone laughing! In my opinion, I think our staff had the best Back-to-School meeting ever.

5 of 5

During the Spring of 2018, I reached out to Jon Colby to serve as the keynote speaker at our upcoming summer commencement. During the whole process, Jon was extremely professional. I was absolutely blown away by his speech! He effortlessly weaved poignant life-lessons through the lens of humorous improvisation, which was no easy task! A testament to his skill, he even got the entire audience on their feet to participate in games that emphasized the very points he was making. I received nothing but positive feedback with one corporate executive even telling me afterward that Jon was the best investment we had ever made for graduation. If you’re looking for someone who deeply cares about nourishing the human spirit through humor, look no further! Jon is a truly gifted professional speaker – you will not regret utilizing his services!

5 of 5

If you are looking for a high energy, fun, engaging, and unconventional keynote speaker and breakout leader that has useful takeaways, then look no further! Jon Colby was easy to work with and really wanted to get to know his audience. He tailored his presentations and activities to our group and that is something that not all speakers can, or are able to do. Jon was contacted by several of our members to set up trainings in their own school districts!

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Keynotes

Keynote by Jon Colby:

“Yes, and…” Improving Communication and Leadership Through Improv

The basic rules of improv deal with finding agreement, listening, leading by empowering others, making confident choices, and celebrating those choices. These same attributes can improve productivity, sales, and networking skills, build stronger leaders and teams, boost creativity, and encourage employees and clients to feel more valued. This interactive keynote will give participants an entertaining opportunity to grow in a safe environment and walk away with valuable skills that can be put to use immediately.

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Improv(e) Your Communication

We all like to think that we are good communicators, but this workshop will help you see where your strengths and blind spots are by actually interacting with others in various games in a fun, low-pressure setting. The objectives are to improve verbal and nonverbal communication, sharpen listening skills, and develop strategies for conflict de-escalation. Participants will leave the workshop with tips they can use to help improve their communication with team members and clients immediately.

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2-4-6-8: Who Do You Appreciate? (And Do They Know It?)

Appreciation isn’t just a warm fuzzy, it's a business strategy. When people feel genuinely valued, they show up stronger, stay longer, and go the extra mile for each other and your customers. In this lively keynote, we’ll explore “The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace” and how to use them to boost morale, retention, and connection across your team. Attendees will walk away with quick, practical ways to show appreciation that don’t cost much, but pay off big.

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Decisions Made with Mind & Heart: Unlocking the Power of Emotional Intelligence

Being smart is great, but being emotionally smart is a game-changer. High IQ might help you solve equations, but high EQ helps you solve people. In this engaging and interactive keynote, we’ll unpack the real drivers behind trust, influence, and decision-making: emotional intelligence. You’ll discover the core components of EQ, why it’s essential for effective leadership, and walk away with practical tools to boost your own emotional awareness, resilience, and connection with others. Because the best leaders don’t just think well—they feel well, too.

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Beyond Boundaries: Unlocking Creative Genius

This session delves into the innate tendency of our brains to avoid risk, often leading us to dismiss ideas that don't align with our preconceived notions of correctness. However, by fostering a culture of creativity within our teams, we create a space where new ideas flourish, leading to an abundance of solutions for overcoming obstacles. Embracing this creative process not only unlocks innovative ideas but also propels us toward effective problem-solving and forward-thinking strategies.

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Keynote by Jon Colby:

Your Meetings Suck

According to a survey by Salary.com, 47% of employees consider meetings to be the biggest waste of time at work and 91% of employees admitted to daydreaming during meetings. This session will not only explain why meetings are so bad, but will give you tips on how to start and end meetings, how to keep people engaged throughout them, and proof that people will retain more information when you run them effectively. Bring a pen and papers, because you’ll want to take notes!

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How do YOU think you’re doing?: Creating Better Employee Reviews

Most leaders don't like reviews. They often take too long, if things are going well, they seem unnecessary, and if they're bad, they're uncomfortable. When you make the review process more collaborative, it's easier and gets better results. This workshop will teach you how to "Yes, and" both the positive and negative employee reviews.

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The Art & Science of Self-Improvement: Understanding Yourself Better with TriMetrix EQ & Improv

This session combines the art of improv games with the science of TriMetrix EQ results which comes with an individualized report on DISC (personality), Driving Forces (motivators), and EQ (emotional intelligence). The report is over 60 pages of information on why and how you act the way you do in different scenarios and provides a variety of tips and tricks to have more positive interactions regardless of who you’re working with. The improv element allows you to see exactly how to apply this newly found knowledge about oneself, so that changes can start to take place immediately.

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Keynote by Jon Colby:

“A Little Less Conversation”

This session focuses on communicating without words. Oftentimes, our words say one thing, but our body language, gestures, and facial expressions say something else. Research shows that 85-93% of what you are saying is done nonverbal, so it’s important to be aware of your full message. This interactive workshop will allow you to see how powerful your nonverbals are and how small changes can be easily made by starting with a bit of mindfulness.

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“Getting Real in Virtual Space”

You're all fantastic at designing training sessions for your team, but in this virtual setting, it's just different. There is a lack of energy because the participants can't engage as much. It's too quiet. You can tell some of them are trying to multitask. How can you design a virtual training that has the same impact of an in-person session? Improviser Jon Colby is excited to share some of the tips and tricks that performers are now using to make Zoom meetings more engaging while still providing impactful content. Be sure your mic and camera are working, because you won't just be taking note. You'll be talking, moving, and laughing like you used to!
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