Laughter, Wellness & Stress Relief  Keynote Speaker from Springfield, MA

Robert Rivest is a comic inspirational speaker, a talented wellness and stress management educator, a master mime artist, and a gifted laughter yoga teacher. Since 1990 Robert Rivest has given over 7,000 presentations in Europe, Asia, Africa and across the U.S. His mission is to use humor and the performing arts to bring wellness, laughter, and joy to individuals and organizations around the world. Robert Rivest offers: * Comic keynotes and insightful staff development workshops. * Creative health, literacy, and stress relief programs. * Laughter yoga trainings and mindful tai-chi wellness seminars. Do your staff members and co-workers need a positive shared experience filled with laughter? Enjoy the Ride! is Robert Rivest's most popular staff development and staff appreciation program ever! In this hilarious presentation Robert combines mime, comedy, and inspirational stories, with fresh insights on how to reduce stress and increase happiness. One of the main takeaways of Robert's interactive program is his energizing stress relief series that simply melts tension away! Robert Rivest is a masterful entertainer who leads audiences to bursts of laughter as he playfully encourages them to relieve stress and Enjoy the Ride! Program length: 30-60 minutes for a comic keynote. 3 hours to full day for workshops or seminars (that can also include Mindful Tai-Chi and Laughter Yoga for Wellness). Robert Rivest's comic keynotes, creative stress relief programs and "Humor in the Workplace" workshops offer new and refreshing ways to: Improve morale Build team spirit Relieve stress Develop a positive work environment Boost productivity and efficiency Promote a healthier, happier workforce More fun, dynamic, and powerfully effective programs include: "Comic Mime & Laughter for wellness" combines the best of Robert Rivest's 20 year mime and physical comedy career with his new, interactive, laughter series! Through humorous mime stories, spoken word physical comedy and a zany cast of characters, Robert transforms an empty stage into pure hilarity! In his interactive laughter segment the entire audience participates in a series of playful laughter exercises and games that create a positive shared experience that your staff and co-workers will remember. "Healthy Choices - Healthy Lives" is a high-energy comedy program in which health and humor go hand in hand. Robert Rivest's humorous insights connect deeply with audiences moving them to make mindful choices about food and exercise. Robert's presentations are perfect for: Wellness days, staff appreciation events , HR development programs, networking parties, award ceremonies, seasonal celebrations, and conference "laughter breaks." "Laughter Yoga Leader Training" Robert Rivest offers Certified Laughter Yoga Leader trainings for: Individuals, Groups, Companies, Corporations, Hospitals, Health Care Facilities and Non-profits. He trains people year round and on site. With this training you will be able to confidently share the joy of Laughter Yoga (and all it's health benefits) with your organization, group, clients, family and friends! Graduates receive a Laughter Yoga Leader Manual and a signed certification from the Dr. Kataria School of Laughter Yoga. This certification will qualify you to lead Laughter Yoga classes, workshops, seminars and Laughter Clubs. "We received lots of positive feedback from your presentation. Many in attendance said you were 'the best presenter we have ever had' and we have had this event for 11 years now. People are still calling to thank me for booking you." Lynne Cloutier Hospital Coordinator "Thank you for a wonderful workshop! I felt so at peace just watching and listening to you. I really needed it!" Norma Carey, Assistant Program Coordinator Riverfront Community Center "The staff had rave reviews! Many of them said it was the best All Staff training they had been to. Our staff in general are tough critics and your presentation touched them on both a personal and professional level. We meet many people in our lives, and I believe I met one yesterday in you that will have a lasting impact on how I lead and change my life from tomorrow on...." Ann Grabowski, LCSW Director of Youth & Family Services "I never like our trainings . . . that is until you came! You brought new insight into how much control each one has over his/her positive outlook on self, others, and life."Patricia Niesyn Youth and Family Services "Your presentation today was a true gift to our staff!. . . everyone loved your work.... especially the fact that you model the behaviors you encouraged us to strive towards. Thank you so much for bringing all of us back to the here and now and why we do our jobs every day" Chris G. Program Coordinator, Creative Experiences Contact Robert today to see how you can bring more laughter and wellness to your group!