Steve Rizzo TOPICS: Motivation Success Comedian Change FEE CATEGORY:* 15.0k to 20.0k TRAVELS FROM: New York Video Profile Program Outlines Testimonials/Client List Books & Videos Request This Speaker

Steve Rizzo: Profile

Steve Rizzo was a national headline comedian with opening acts such as Drew Carey, Rosie O’Donnell and Dennis Miller, and has shared the marquee with Ellen DeGeneres, Rodney Dangerfield, Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld. He has appeared on the Comedy Channel and in his very own Showtime special earning him honors as a Showtime Comedy All-Star.

Then, at the pinnacle of his stand-up career, he walked away from comedy to pursue his true purpose and passion – to teach people how to be happy and successful no matter what their circumstances may be. He has been inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame and is often called upon as the “go-to” guy on the topic of personal development for many network, cable and radio media outlets, including MSNBC and Oprah and Friends.

His immensely popular PBS special revealed why he’s an expert on humor and the power of positive thinking. In fact, he’s a PhB…A “Professional Humor Being.”

As a world class expert Steve shows people how to choose a healthy attitude both professionally and personally. His audiences learn how to succeed and enjoy their lives in the midst of challenging and changing times. He is extremely entertaining and has a powerful message.

Using the principles that are instilled in Steve's programs has helped audiences throughout the country to adjust their attitudes to discover brighter alternatives to potentially negative situations. It's no wonder that groups like Marriott Hotels, BlueCross/ BlueShield, American Express, Safeco and The Central Intelligence Agency, to name a few, have found Steve's keynote speeches and seminars invaluable in helping them to Embrace Change, Utilize Their Power Of Choice and to Move Forward In Spite of Adversity. As one participant said, "He left me with a sense of hope that I could once again take control of my life."

Steve is one of America’s most requested presenters and clients are pleased to learn that he has several programs and a depth of content that brings him back to the same audiences year after year.

Career Highlights:

President, Laugh It Off Productions
Author of the Critically Acclaimed book, Becoming A Humor Being™
Recipient of the National Speakers’ Association’s prestigious award, the Council Peers Award of Excellence
Creator and Executive Producer of his own Nationally Syndicated PBS Special
National Headlining Comedian For Over 18 Years
Appeared On SHOWTIME, FOX TV, COMIC STRIP LIVE, EVENING AT THE IMPROV, COMEDY CHANNEL And Many Other Cable And Network Television Shows
Nominated As SHOWTIME Comedy All-Star
Frequent Contributor to Nationally Syndicated Radio and TV Talk and News Programs Including Powertalk! and MSNBC
Degrees in English, Education/Psychology & Theater Arts
Taught English And Counseled High School Students With Behavioral Problems

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