The UP Guys Motivational Speaker from Chicago, IL

The UP Guys, Nels Ross and Richie Derwald, have uplifted and empowered over a million people through #1 fun and #2 programs lauded as "TED Talks meets America’s Got Talent!” (See VIDEOS.) As keynote and motivational speakers on wellness, leadership, team building, and more, they have won rave reviews across the U.S. and abroad. As clean comedians and entertainers, they are also popular with the National Comedy Center, conferences, and other special events. [!] Request quote for more info. … FEATURED PROGRAM *for adults and close approximations "FUNdamentals" with The UP Guys The UP Guys share fun professional development for wellness and growth. Their evidence-based edu-tainment promotes powerful principles through humor, variety arts, and participation for an impactful experience. "It’s like TED Talks meets America’s Got Talent!" Principles • Mindsets – Positive, Present, Purposeful, Playful • Foundations – Values, Connections, Work, Fun (?!) • Life Skills – Overcome, Adapt, Win, Improvise Objectives • Learn “FUNdamentals” to harness these mindsets, foundations, and life skills. • Apply them to managing stress, team building, leadership, or other topics. • Engage in interactive fun for wellness, mental health, growth, and more. [!] Ask about a focus on change, resilience, teamwork, communication, values… [!] Applies to healthcare, education, government, business, and motivational goals. [!] Adapts to corporate, keynote, staff training, event host, or emcee content. … REVIEWS "NOTHING SHORT OF EXTRAORDINARY" United States Air Force "AMAZING… FANTASTIC… DELIGHTED EVERYONE!" National Comedy Center "STANDING OVATION" National Center for Education Research & Technology "HIGHLIGHT OF THE CONFERENCE!" Michigan Society of Professional Engineers "YOU HAD EVERYONE IN STITCHES!" Chautauqua Institution "ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!" Corning Museum of Glass "CAPTIVATED EVERYONE... POWERFUL!!!" Holiday Valley Resorts "A SMASHING SUCCESS!" Texas Association of Magicians "FANTASTIC PRESENTATION... MARVELOUS!" Association of California School Administrators "20,000 FANS WERE DELIGHTED" Buffalo Bisons … REFERENCES 1,000+ Colleges & Schools • 3M Company • Akzo Nobel • Albright-Knox Art Gallery • American Heart Association • ArcelorMittal • Artpark • Association of California School Administrators • Benderson Development • BorgWarner • Buffalo Bills • Buffalo Bisons • Buffalo Sabres • Calspan • Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership • Chautauqua Institution • Cognigen Corporation • Cornell University • Corning Inc. • Corning Museum of Glass • Creative Problem Solving Institute • Dresser-Rand • Fisher-Price • Gold Wing Road Riders • H&R Block • Harley-Davidson • Holiday Valley Resorts • HSBC Bank • Independent Health • Ingram Micro • M&T Bank • Mack Trucks • Mental Health Association • Moog • Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute • National Center for Education Research & Technology • National Comedy Center • National Hockey League • Niagara Power Project • NYS Payroll Conference Association • Ortho Clinical Diagnostics • Peek ’n Peak Resort • Philips Healthcare • Praxair • Rich Products • Rochester Institute of Technology • Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Ryerson • Shea’s Performing Arts Center • Society of Professional Engineers • Strong National Museum of Play • Subway • Uniland Development • U.S. Department of Defense • University at Buffalo • Via Rail Canada • Volvo • Wellness Institute • Who Reads This Stuff?? … FUN FACTS • Contrary to popular opinion, Nels and Richie are more than just idiots. • Nels has a MEd. Both have "PHD’s" in Personal Humor Development. • They value Rotary “gffts” of goodwill, friendship, fairness, truth, service… • Nels goes by his first and middle names. It’s easier for him to remember. • Richie was a pro wrestler and producer of a national TV show. Really. • They’ve worked across the U.S., Canada, the world… And other places. • As seen at events with Margaret Cho, Jeff Foxworthy, Jim Gaffigan, Gabriel Iglesias, Kevin James, Rob Schneider, David Spade, Taylor Tomlinson… [!] Book The UP Guys for a sure hit! … TAGS Clean Comedians, Conference Speakers, Corporate Events, Educational, Emcees, Entertainers, Event Hosts, Government, Healthcare, Inspirational, Keynote Speakers, Leadership, Mental Health, Motivational Speakers, Professional Development, School Programs, Staff Training, Team Building, Virtual, Wellness