Pep gets your team talking to each other
Using humor to reduce social friction so people speak openly, collaborate better, and move forward faster.
I’m Pep Rosenfeld, co-founder of Boom Chicago, author of Work Laugh Balance, and an Emmy-nominated writer for Saturday Night Live. I use humor as a practical tool that helps leaders and teams get past that "What if it gets weird?" hesitation. They say what needs to be said, create cultures where people actually speak up, and master the human skills they need in an increasingly AI world.
"Pep is a masterclass in landing serious messages — effortlessly sharp, consistently original, and elevated with humor. Highly recommended... and frequently rebooked."
Evelyn Tachau-Brown, Group Communications Director at SBM Offshore
Pep's been seen on:
60 Minutes
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Trusted by Organizations Around the World
Pep has worked with hundreds of companies to help lower friction, strengthen culture and improve collaboration.
Who has Pep worked with? The better question is who hasn't he worked with. Companies like these:
Keynotes That Get People Laughing, Talking — and Listening
Interactive. Funny. Inspiring.
Highly interactive and tailored to your organization, Pep's keynotes use humor to reduce social friction and strengthen the human skills teams need to collaborate more effectively and thrive in an AI world.
Four Reasons Pep’s Keynotes Stand Out:
1. Real Interaction Fuels Greater Inspiration
Pep does more than energize a room; his audiences work together to try out the tools he introduces. People learn by doing, not just listening; Pep makes sure they do both.
2. Highly Tailored Just for Your Team
Sure, many keynotes are customized. Pep goes much further. If you like, he can write stand-up comedy specifically about your organization, your audience, and your goals. It's a one-of-a-kind experience for your team.
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3. Humor as a Communication Tool, Not Just Entertainment
Yes your team will laugh. A lot. But for Pep, humor is a tool that helps people say what needs to be said and lower social friction. He'll show those at your event how to use humor to communicate more confidently and more effectively.
4. Ideas That Stick After the Event
Audiences leave with practical ways to communicate better, collaborate more effectively, and lean into the human skills that will help them thrive in an AI world.
Popular keynote topics include:
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Make Hard Conversations Easier
How to lower social friction and make honest conversations actually happen, so teams build trust, collaborate better, thrive during change and become more resilient.
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Don't Let Co-Pilot Fly the Plane: Lead Like a Human and Beat AI
Why human skills like emotional awareness, adaptability and humor matter more than ever. And how leaders can use them to build trust, reduce friction and lead more effectively.
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Storytelling That Inspires, Influences - and Actually Lands
How to structure and deliver ideas so they resonate, helping leaders and teams communicate clearly, simplify complexity and turn insight into influence.
Masterclass
Workshops
Interactive Workshops That Build Real Skills
Pep’s workshops take the same energy and insight as his keynotes and turn them into hands-on learning experiences — from executive groups of 10 to entire teams of 500. With Pep, they'll be thinking, connecting, and working together.
The team will leave with practical tools they can use immediately — and yes, they’ll laugh a lot along the way.
Popular topics include:
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Storytelling That Inspires and Sells
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Collaboration that Works
Work better across teams and departments -
Clear Communication and Feedback
Make feedback something people give, receive, and actually use -
Think Like a Comedian
Boost creativity, connection, and communication
"Pep’s lessons on strengthening our culture were both fun and actionable."
TNO
Experienced Event Hosting
Pep elevates your entire event
When Pep hosts, he brings the same energy, humor, and insight as his keynotes — not just introducing speakers, but connecting the day, lifting the room, and creating moments people remember.
He’s hosted major events like Brand Minds, The Next Web, TEDx, and the Nordic Business Forum, and worked with organizations including Google, Netflix, ING, IBM, and Johnson & Johnson.
On stage, Pep keeps everything running smoothly while making speakers look great, audiences stay engaged, and unexpected moments feel effortless.
As Pep sometimes tells event organizers: “You might have problems during your event today. I won’t be one of them. In fact, I’ll help solve them — and have fun doing it.”
Work Laugh Balance
Pep's Book will Help You and Your Team Use Humor to Create a Positive Culture
In Work Laugh Balance, (A.W. Bruna), Pep Rosenfeld shows how humor can be used as a practical tool to improve communication, strengthen teams, and build a more positive, resilient culture at work. Blending real-world examples, research, and decades of experience, the book introduces a clear methodology for finding what’s funny — and using it to get better results.
This isn’t about becoming a comedian. It’s about becoming a more effective communicator, leader, and teammate.
Want to get a copy of Pep's book for everyone at your event?
Talk to us about a group discount.
“This book won’t make your boring boss funny. But it will make you laugh—and help you bring more humor into your job. Pep Rosenfeld is one of the funniest people in business, and any workplace can benefit from his levity.”
— Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the Re:Thinking podcast
“I loved your book. I’ve read several ‘how to be funny’ books and this one is by far the most practical and useful. I can tell you understand your audience and have done this for decades” — Diana Kander, New York Times bestselling author of All In Startup and innovation consultant
