Steve Rizzo

Before Steve Rizzo was a keynote speaker, he was a nationally recognized standup comedian who shared stages with some of the biggest names in entertainment. That background is not incidental to his speaking career. It is the point. Rizzo built his entire keynote practice on the premise that humor is not a delivery mechanism for serious content. It is itself a strategic tool for managing attitude, reducing stress, and improving performance.

The Attitude Adjuster

Rizzo’s signature positioning as the Attitude Adjuster captures what he actually does on stage. His programs give audiences a specific framework for choosing their response to circumstances, using humor strategically rather than reactively, and building the kind of positive mindset that has measurable effects on productivity and relationships. He calls it his Humor Being philosophy, and it is the connective tissue across all of his keynote programs.

Humor That Earns Its Place

What distinguishes Rizzo from other humor-based speakers is that the laughs and the content are inseparable. His clients consistently report that audiences remembered specific ideas weeks after his keynote, not just that they had a good time. That combination of genuine entertainment and lasting takeaways is what keeps Fortune 500 companies, associations, and healthcare organizations bringing him back.

Steve Rizzo keynotes are booked for events focused on attitude, resilience, stress management, peak performance, and using humor as a practical tool for improving how teams and individuals show up under pressure.

The Atti-Tools for Success

This highly energetic and entertaining program unlocks the secrets to the power of permanent change and a lasting positive attitude.  You can be sure that your group will be feeling fantastic and walking away more productive than ever, not just for a day, but for a lifetime. Learn why Steve is known by so many as the “Attitude Adjuster.”

Don’t Just Accept Change, Embrace It

Sometimes it comes by way of choice and sometimes it is forced upon us by circumstances beyond our control.  Either way, it is a part of life that is needed in order for us to grow to our full potential.  Steve will show your group how to deal with one of our biggest fears in both the workplace and in our personal lives…CHANGE!  Everyone will learn the skills needed to use any change to their advantage, creating greater success on all levels.

Why Not Enjoy The Process

We spend most of our waking hours at our place of employment and much of our leisure time thinking about it.  We can let the stress, fast pace, and challenges control our emotions or we can lighten up, have fun, and enjoy the process.  It’s always a matter of choice!   Acquiring a healthy state of mind is essential in order to produce quality sales, quality customer service, teamwork, and communication.   Steve will show your group how to overcome the everyday pressures that can stifle productivity and creativity in the workplace, while enjoying the process.

RIZZOS HEROES Leadership Secrets from Near and Far

Prepare to be inspired and motivated in a whole new way in this exciting program based in part on the extensive and incredible media interviews of top CEO’s, industry leaders, and everyday achievers by

Steve Rizzo.  Steve will tell you inspiring stories of extraordinary leaders and their leadership’s secrets.  Laugh along with Steve while you learn how to lead so others will follow you anywhere…Drilling For Optimism (For Today’s Challenging Times)Stand Up New York Style

Drilling For Optimism: Tapping into our most valuable natural resource

In times of economic distress, opportunities don’t disappear; they simply manifest in new and different ways.  Optimism is the key to being able to recognize these opportunities when they arise.  This program examines the real power of optimism as a currency that creates storm-weathering attitudes and allows the flexibility to identify alternate routes to success, even in this severe economic climate.   Only the optimistic survive, and Steve delivers the tools necessary for tapping into the positive reserves within each of us.  Prepare to dig deep, and learn why Steve is known affectionately as the “Attitude Adjuster.”