Pep
Rosenfeld
Remove the Friction Slowing Down Your Team
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 to help leaders and teams get past that "What if it gets weird?" hesitation so they say what needs to be said, work through challenges faster, and create cultures where people actually speak up.
"Pep was a star among all speakers, his talks showed us how to communicate & collaborate better. We already see people quoting him at the office!"
Alexander Min, Global CIO of JDE Peets
Pep's been seen on:
Teams That Say What Needs To Be Said
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 Talking — and Listening
Turn Conversations into Progress
Highly interactive and tailored to your organization, each keynote uses humor to reduce social friction and help teams communicate better, collaborate more effectively, and move forward faster.
Four Reasons Pep’s Keynotes Stand Out:
1. Real Interaction, Not Just Inspiration
Pep doesn’t just energize a room; he gets people working together to try out the tools he introduces. People learn by doing, not just listening, and Pep makes sure they do both.
2. Highly Tailored Just for Your Team
Many keynotes are customized. Pep goes further; if you like, he can write stand-up comedy specifically about your organization, your audience, and your goals, creating a one-of-a-kind experience for your team.
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3. Humor as a Communication Tool, More Than Entertainment
Yes your team will laugh. A lot. But for Pep, laughter is a tool, helping to say what needs to be said, lowering social friction, and making it easier for teams to speak up, listen better, and tackle challenges head-on.
4. Ideas That Stick After the Event
Audiences leave with practical ways to communicate better, collaborate more effectively, and move forward faster— together — in a culture that's more open, positive and resilient.
Popular keynote topics include:
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Make Hard Conversations Easier
How to use humor 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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Beat AI: Lead Like a Human
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 teams communicate clearly, simplify complexity and turn insight into real influence.
"Pep's lessons are great fun and help us remain
humble and real."
Anne Jaakke, CHRO of Rituals
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. Teams are on their feet, thinking, connecting, and working together. 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 — turn ideas into clear, compelling messages
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Collaboration that Works — work better across teams and departments
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Clear Communication and Feedback — make feedback something people give, receive, and actually use
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Think Like a Comedian — boost creativity, connection, and communication
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"Pep’s lessons on strengthening our culture were both fun and actionable."
Event Hosting That 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
How Humor Makes You and Your Team More Successful
In Work Laugh Balance, 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 has done this for decades” — Diana Kander, New York Times bestselling author of All In Startup and innovation consultant
