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Gary Ware is one of the top keynote speakers on improvisation and play for fostering change and possibility.
Speaking Clients
What People Are Saying
- Gary was an absolute dream to partner with! In fact, in searching for an inspiring, creative, and imaginative keynote speaker for our company off-site, he was a perfect match. Right from the start, he succeeded in making everyone feel incredibly comfortable and at ease with getting out of their comfort zones. His fun spirit, charisma, flexibility, communication-style, and authenticity were among some of his greatest strengths. Thank you, Gary, for making our event one for the books!
Taleen Taylor
Learning & Development Lead, GoFundMe - We were looking to change things up at our 3rd annual Local Search Summit and Breakthrough Play was the perfect solution! Attendees left the conference wanting more team building, improv, and more Gary Ware!
Karisa Macias
Marketing Director, Rio SEO - Gary's session at our retreat was a huge hit! I worked with Gary and explained some of our team challenges in advance and he put together activities that worked towards our retreat team goals. After the retreat attendees came up to me unaided, saying they got the most out of Gary's session and that they had insights they are going to apply to their work going forward. I couldn't be more pleased with the results.
Kelly Day
Sr. Creative Director, Rescue - I left you alone with my attendees for an hour - and when they were done with you, it was literally an ENTIRELY different group of people. Everyone was high fiving, laughing, they acted as if they had been friends for YEARS!”
Katherine Humphus
Executive Chef, Savory Made Simple - We were so lucky to find Gary for our conference! His attitude is infectious, his games were fun, and everything had a takeaway we could apply right then. If you or your organization is in a rut, Gary will leave you feeling re-energized and inspired. I would highly recommend Gary’s sessions for communications, marketing, and PR professionals in particular. He helps you stop overthinking and just start having fun again.
Lauren Finney Burch
Digital Marketing Specialist, City of Union City
The Future of Work is Play
Today’s workforce faces a stark reality. According to Gallup, only 36% of global employees are truly engaged in their work. The prevailing traditional work approach prioritizes productivity and efficiency over all else, stifling creativity, collaboration, and communication. This disengagement and lack of motivation among our employees calls for a pressing need for change and improvement.
So, what’s the key to unlocking creativity and boosting workplace engagement? Gary’s motivational and interactive keynotes provide engaging, practical, and actionable insights. They equip your attendees with the tools needed to unlock collaboration, communication, and creativity, enabling them to start implementing these strategies immediately, transforming the work environment into a hub of innovation and enthusiasm.
Keynote Topics
Building a Winning Culture with Playful Dynamics
Explore the critical role of play in the workplace. This session reveals how play can transform the usual corporate routine into an exciting landscape for innovation and high performance. Learn from Gary’s extensive expertise in improv thinking how small, playful tweaks in daily interactions can massively boost morale and efficiency. He will provide practical activities and insider tips that you can implement right away to transform your organizational culture. Discover the untapped potential of play to accelerate collaboration, communication, and creativity among team members. This session promises not just insights but a roadmap to driving success and peak performance in your organization. Get ready to change how you think about work and leadership in this engaging exploration of play’s power.
Cultivating REsilience through Adaptive Leadership
We are busier than ever before and forced to do more with less. How can professionals and teams continue to be agile while meeting the high demands of their day-to-day jobs? The answer…Improvisation! Think about it; professional improvisers perform in small teams, and they create never-been-told stories from a single suggestion. They must adapt quickly to changing environments, all while remaining calm under pressure. The same techniques that professional improvisers use to train apply directly to the needs of the modern leader.
Reducing Burnout and Increasing Productivity Through Purposeful Play
According to a CareerBuilder survey on stress, 61% of employees are burned out on the job. The solution to this massive problem is more than just vowing to take vacation time. It requires changing the way we work all together in order to incorporate more rest, levity, play and renewal into our day. In this session you'll get a clearer understanding of the impact of incorporating play into your workday and its ability to reduce burnout. In addition you’ll learn activities that will help you elevate your team’s mood, enhance creativity, and increase their capacity for connection.
Turbocharge Your Presentations with Applied Improvisation
Are you ready to transform your presentations and captivate your audience like never before? In a world of short attention spans, say goodbye to boring slideshows that put your listeners to sleep and hello to an electrifying presentation experience that will leave a lasting impact! This workshop is a perfect opportunity for professionals to acquire the skills they need to become dynamic presenters and engage their audiences. Based on the science of improvisational thinking, you'll gain skills to think on your feet, communicate clearly, build confidence, and create engaging presentations that resonate with your listeners.
Why Choose Gary For Your Keynote Speaker?
Customization to Theme
Every session Gary delivers is precisely tailored to echo the theme and goals of your event, ensuring a resonant and impactful experience.
Collaborative Engagement
Gary’s approach is not just to speak but to engage profoundly with everyone involved, supporting the “improvisation principle” of making your partners look good.
Entertainment and Education
Each session is crafted to entertain and educate, a research-backed approach known to significantly enhance information retention and participant enjoyment.