Inspiring Improv Keynotes on Leadership & Communication
Industry Expert & Professional Entertainer
Holly Mandel
events of any size
customizable to fit the themes of your event
keynotes run between 30 minutes and 1 hour
additional breakout interactive sessions can run 30-90 minutes
offers an entertaining, unique and engaging portion to any training day, offsite, or conference
“It’s like seeing a humorous Ted Talk — she’s hilarious and the topic was 100% applicable to our conference. Loved it!”
“We ask Holly back every year. She is a crowd favorite and the combination of her talk plus the workshops is a homerun.”
Jessica Bayer, Director, Boehringer:
“What a home run! Holly was amazing. Amazing to work with, amazing in the room with everyone, and delivered an amazing keynote.
It was spot-on for our event, and her credibility and energy just made her a perfect headline speaker for our event.
We were super-lucky to have her and I would recommend her to other clients for sure.”
Why Holly?
Pioneer in the Field and Professional Comedian
There are few who have as much experience and in-depth understanding on the territory where improvisation and business growth live. And even fewer who have the ability to translate the benefits of improv to any audience.
Holly’s background as a celebrated comedy performer and writer with the world-renowned GROUNDLINGS THEATER in LA sets her apart as a motivational speaker. She has performed with notable names like Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy and current cast members of Saturday Night Live.
Captivate Audiences with Something Different and Relevant: Improv!
Improv is a popular and powerful keynote topic because it exposes people to skills essential for thriving in dynamic and unpredictable environments. It offers practical tools and a positive perspective that can transform how teams interact, innovate, and overcome challenges.
No one knows more about using improv beyond comedic purposes — she’s unqiuely skilled at transforming how teams work together and business culture operates using improv methods.
Motivational and Memorable
Holly excels at reading and connecting with her audience. Her ability to adapt and respond in real-time ensures a personalized experience that resonates with every attendee. And her extensive experience performing on stages around the globe makes her a dynamic, popular, and entertaining keynote for audiences of any size.
Don't Just Inspire Audiences. Involve Them.
Add an interactive session to enhance engagement and keep participants attentive and energized. After hearing about the benefits of an Improv Mindset, attendees can then experience it firsthand. It gets everyone up and moving, mixing and mingling, bringing energy and excitement to your event.
“Holly delivered a fantastic keynote to launch our offsite. Everyone was energized after, ready to go. It set us up for a successful two days.”
“Holly is an ideal speaker - she’s knowledgeable, passionate, and the most entertaining, hilarious keynote we’ve had!”
MOST IN-DEMAND KEYNOTES & WORKSHOP TOPICS:
The ‘Yes, And’ Advantage: The 5 Benefits of an Improv Mindset
Thriving in an Unscripted World
Charisma by Design: Building Professional Presence Through Improv
Whether she's delivering a keynote, leading a conference session, or joining a podcast conversation, Holly brings curiosity, energy, and practical insight to every audience. She is sought-after for her entertaining ability to translate improv and communication skills for any audience.
She explores improvisation, executive presence, and effecive communication through humor and engaging stories and actionable ideas that inspire people to connect and lead with confidence and flexibility.
ON THE MIC
“Holly was amazing - and so funny too.
She’s relatable and makes you excited to learn more about the uses of improv.”
“The Charisma presentation impacted me a lot. I’ve never heard anyone break it down that way before and make it accessible.”
“Holly is a wonderful presenter who also is really hilarious. It was the perfect kickoff to our offsite and I think everyone’s favorite presentation that anyone can remember!”
