Jody Urquhart

Motivational Keynote Speaker

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In-Person Fee Range:

$7,501 - $10,000

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Virtual Fee Range:

$5,001 - $7,500

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Canada

Why Book

A highly sought-after funny motivational speaker, Jody Urquhart is the author of All Work & No Say, a bestselling book that shattered assumptions that work can’t be rewarding and fun.
A top female motivational speaker and consultant, Jody Urquhart delivers Savvy, Uplifting and Funny advice to help your audience develop a buoyant, positive and meaningful perspective in the midst of stress and change.
Providing savvy, uplifting and hysterical advice to help teams snap out of autopilot and bring back the human touch at work.

Biography

After years of observing professionals drowning in mediocrity, I’ve dedicated my career to understanding why we’ve lost touch with our humanity at work. For the last 26 years, I’ve been a motivational speaker and I’m a former stand-up comedian. I’ve researched and produced over 1,000 videos exploring burnout and workplace connections and interviewed hundreds of professionals. I’ve written two books, All Work & No Say and Bliss Out, One thing is clear: we thrive anywhere we feel like we’re seen and we belong.

Through years of stand-up comedy and raw audience interaction, I’ve mapped the landscape of professional disconnection. I focus on talent acquisition, team connectivity, and burnout prevention while fostering a culture where people thrive and stay. I use stand-up comedy to help audiences drop their defenses and relate more deeply to the human condition.

The result is an experience that’s deep enough to ponder your life choices but funny enough to not take it personally. I’m not a traditional motivational speaker. No PowerPoints, no staged lectures—just pure, unfiltered human engagement.

I participate in over 50 events yearly, I help worn-out professionals:

– Shed self-doubt and cynicism

– Rediscover joy in their work

– Transform rooms of strangers into communities of understanding

Are you ready to transform your workplace?

Programs

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 is a no-filter dive into workplace transformation.

What We’ll Unpack Together:

How to create a genuine connection when everything’s changing
Embrace work with a sense of urgency, conviction and vitality
Turning 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 your secret weapon. 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.

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.

Learn:

How to make employees feel like they’re human again
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

Crazy Busy: Relief to Find Immediate Balance in a Fast-Paced World

Look, 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
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

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?

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.

You’ll learn how to:

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.