Jeff Havens

Jeff Havens is an award-winning comedian, author, and one of the most entertaining business speakers in the country. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Vanderbilt University, he has built his career on the belief that serious business challenges deserve seriously funny presentations and that audiences learn more when they are laughing.

The Funniest Business Speaker You’ll Ever Hear

Havens has quickly become one of the most in-demand presenters in North America by delivering something rare: keynotes that are genuinely hilarious while also providing actionable business content on generational dynamics, leadership, professional growth, and workplace culture. His approach specializes in helping organizations bridge generational gaps, improve cross-generational communication, and build inclusive leadership practices that work across Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z.

Where Comedy Meets Actionable Business Content

Havens is the author of multiple books and his presentations have been recognized with speaking industry awards for their unique combination of entertainment and substance. His keynotes deliver a rare combination of stand-up quality comedy with actionable business insights, practical strategies for managing multigenerational workforces, leadership development that audiences actually enjoy, and the kind of entertaining presentations that leave people laughing and learning long after the event.

What does Jeff Havens speak about?

Jeff Havens is a keynote speaker and author who helps organizations rethink generational conflict, leadership behavior, and innovation through genuinely funny, stand-up-quality keynotes built on real business content. He speaks on bridging generational gaps, leadership development, and innovation, arguing that most generational training actually reinforces the divide it claims to resolve.

What is Jeff Havens’s background?

Jeff Havens is known for: Author of Us vs. Them (Pearson FT Press), former high school English teacher turned stand-up comedian, 1,000+ keynotes delivered to organizations including GE, Ford, and JPMorgan.

Who books Jeff Havens to speak?

Meeting planners book Jeff Havens for generational-workplace and leadership conferences that want a specific, published counter-argument to conventional generational-gap thinking, delivered with genuine stand-up comedy chops rather than a straight lecture.

Unleash Your Inner Tyrant!

Jeff’s hysterical take on leadership training!

Uncrapify Your Life!

The funniest communication and teambuilding keynote ever!

US vs THEM!

Resolving generational issues has never been this much fun!

Uncrapify Your Future!

Innovation for your entire organization