Keynote: Corporate & Nonprofit

Stand Out like a Stand-Up

A funny and original presentation from comedian and branding expert Leigh Kessler on how to create an engaging and authentic brand - from your marketing materials to your in-person pitch - through the prism of stand-up comedy.

Marketing, Personal Branding, Nonprofit, Legal, Finance, Advertising, Startups, Entrepreneurs, Creative, Funny, Digital

Keynote: Jewish Audiences:

We did it Standing Up

A.K.A. "How the Jews Created Stand-Up Comedy", A funny and entertaining look at the influence of Jewish culture, history, philosophy, and theology on the art of stand-up.

Synagogues, Federations, Conferences, Singles, Students, Seniors

Keynote: Nonprofit

Make Fundraising Asks Like a Sports Agent

NBA agent Danielle Cantor Jeweler joins Leigh for a fundraising-focused look at what she has learned about closing deals when hundreds of millions of dollars are on the line.  

Nonprofit, Fundraising, Major Gifts, Development, Negotiation, Sports

Event Emcee:

Master of Ceremonies

Bring Leigh's energy to the emcee role for any corporate or fundraising event. From black-tie galas to young professionals and corporate events and even 40,000 people in Times Square for the Revlon Run/Walk for Breast Cancer, there's no audience Leigh hasn't kept engaged!

Galas, Fundraisers, Run/Walks