Rory Gardiner

Emcee /Moderator/Host/Comedy 

Fee range:  Keynote: $10,000 - $20,000 US/Canada
Travels from: $1,000 buyout (includes ground transportation) + hotel
Virtual: 50% of all in-person fees
Rory Gardiner is an award-winning comedian and CCMA-nominated country artist who has shared the stage with icons like Keith Urban. With over 100 million views across social media, his viral humor has been spotlighted on Canada’s Got Talent, America’s Funniest Videos, and TEDx.
With his signature blend of humor and practical strategy, Rory helps organizations turn pressure into performance and challenges into growth. He equips teams to beat burnout, embrace change, and reframe their work in ways that drive retention and engagement. His dynamic presentations fuse stand-up comedy, music, and storytelling into an unforgettable experience that inspires audiences to rethink resilience, shift perception, and take bold action.

Unshakeable Resilience

Keynote demo reel: https://youtu.be/IsSQ3-udjUo

Rory Gardiner is a leading voice on creativity and resilience, helping organizations turn pressure into performance and challenges into growth. With his signature blend of humor and practical strategy, Rory equips teams to beat burnout, embrace change, and reframe their work in ways that drive retention and engagement.

A former corporate software consultant turned award-winning comedian and musician, Rory bridges the gap between hard-earned professional experience and laugh-out-loud storytelling. His unique approach makes complex ideas simple, relatable, and unforgettable, perfect for conferences, corporate gatherings, and mental health awareness events.

Audiences leave with the tools to:

·        Reframe change and challenges into fresh opportunities

·        Perform under pressure with proven coping strategies

·        Shift perspective through creative reframing (sublimation)

·        Combat burnout by reconnecting to their value and contribution

 

Comedic EMCEE

Emcee demo: https://youtu.be/XL5l_t_662U

Rory Gardiner brings the perfect mix of humor, music, and professional hosting to keep audiences alert, engaged, and ready to connect. As your event facilitator, Rory ensures sessions seamless flow, and resetting the room after heavy industry content, keeping the mood fresh so attendees absorb more and network better.

Every show is tailored for your audience, blending clean, customized comedy with your industry’s language, culture, and inside jokes. The result? A program that feels personal, keeps people laughing, and maximizes the value of every session.

Key Takeaways:

·        Keep your event organized, on time, and effortlessly entertaining

·        Boost retention and engagement by giving minds a refresh between sessions

·        Break the ice and create a collaborative, high-energy atmosphere