Greg Risberg, CSP, MSW, is a warm, funny motivational speaker whose presentations have been described as "hilarious and informative."

As a professional speaker for the past 25 years, Greg has addressed over half a million people, traveling to 48 states, as well as Canada, Great Britain, and Australia, with his "humor with a message®" programs.

He offers his audiences useful ways to improve communication and better handle stress. Greg also helps people find more humor in their lives and renews their sense of hope.

Greg is an active member of the National Speakers Association, a group that awarded him their highest earned designation of "Certified Speaking Professional." Greg has also received the Wordsmith Award for speaking excellence from the Illinois chapter of NSA. He has a B.A. degree in psychology from Roosevelt University and a Master's Degree in Social Work (M.S.W.) from the Jane Addams School of Social Work in Chicago, IL. Greg is the author of two books, Touch: A Personal Workbook and the recently released, 52 Ways To Fill your Life with Humor, Happiness and Hope.

• How to Stay Energized in a Changing World! : Changes in organizations as well as increasing work demands multiply stress. This program teaches people proven techniques to reduce stress, ways to relax under pressure, how to identify "good" versus "bad" stress and how to achieve more balance in their lives.
  
  
• Humor, Hugs and Hope! : In addition to setting a positive meeting tone as a keynote or "endnote" address, this upbeat program helps people see more humor in their lives, use humor as a stress-reliever, appreciate the importance of hugs and feel more hopeful during challenging times.
  
  
• You Make a Difference! : An especially effective way to set a tone for a meeting, boost morale or applaud staff achievements at recognition events, this program helps people recognize and appreciate their contributions, talents and abilities; communicate more effectively and realize that their efforts do, indeed, "make a difference."
  
  
• That Goes Without Saying: Improving Communication - Frustration and conflict are often caused by misunderstandings - "problems in communication." This program helps people be more effective communicators, increase their sensitivity to others, understand gender differences in communication and resolve conflicts more successfully.