Jody Urquhart

Jody Urquhart

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Calgary, Alberta

Burnout Prevention | Health And Wellness And Healthcare Expert

  • Videos
  • Expertise
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Stress Management
  • Employee Management
  • Health & Wellness
  • Workplace Culture
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Employee Engagement
  • Communication

JODY URQUHART BIOGRAPHY

Jody Urquhart holds national and international recognition as a motivational speaker for a variety of audiences. Jody Urquhart specializes in humor and purpose to enhance wellness and perspective. Jody Urquhart always delivers the right message to revitalize audiences. Her infectious energy and enthusiasm come through in each presentation. Because of her positive outlook and understanding of different industries, Jody Urquhart is one of Canada’s most called-upon conference speakers.

Jody Urquhart is passionate about spreading the message of the importance of fun at work. As a result of her dynamic speaking ability, Jody Urquhart performs as a motivational keynote speaker at over fifty organizations and associations yearly. Jody Urquhart is an eminent motivational congress speaker, known for delivering funny motivational speeches, with humor being a key part of her audience connection. A former stand-up comedian, Jody Urquhart often incorporates comedy and humor throughout all of her highly interactive presentations. Because of her humorous approach, audiences find it easy to retain her solutions and can implement her information.

Highly soughtafter, Jody Urquhart is the author of All Work & No Say, a bestselling book that shattered assumptions that work can’t be rewarding and fun. Jody Urquhart also syndicated the column The Joy of Work. Her new book, Bliss Out, was just released and focuses on re-inspiring purpose with passion to help motivate employees to derive more meaning and satisfaction from their work. Jody Urquhart is a guest speaker for a leading healthcare program broadcast in over 2,600 healthcare facilities. As a result, her insights and expertise earned her the 2008 Bronze Award in the 29th Annual Telly Awards for Excellence in programming this presentation.

A top female motivational speaker and consultant, Jody Urquhart never uses PowerPoint. Instead, Jody Urquhart delivers savvy, uplifting, and funny advice to help audiences develop a buoyant, positive, and meaningful perspective in the midst of stress and change. With over 20 years of experience, Jody Urquhart is a keynote speaker at over 75 organizations and associations annually. Jody Urquhart also consults with leading healthcare organizations on recruitment, retention, leadership, and change.

Her work as a convention keynote speaker includes healthcare associations, financial institutions, corporations, government agencies, trade organizations, professional societies, and many other groups. Jody Urquhart holds diplomas in Professional Speaking from Mount Royal University and in Management and Marketing from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Polytechnic. In addition, she also studied management for three years at the University of Calgary. Her success as a speaker is a direct result of her degrees and her extensive knowledge within different industries.

Jody Urquhart always customizes her presentations to each audience with the help of her meeting planner. Due to her extensive research before each presentation, Jody Urquhart uses a customization questionnaire to make the program more relevant to your audience. Above all, her presentations energize audiences, get them laughing, and thinking, and inspire them to achieve more.

Jody Urquhart Related Media

Podcast

Inspired Leadership Podcast

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Tyler Bayley and Susan Power

Jody Urquhart, Keynote Speaker on How Humor Reduces Stress and Increase Productivity

Jody Urquhart Related Content

Book

All Work & No Say... Ho Hum, Another Day: How to Captivate Your Workforce, Boost Morale and Increase Productivity by Jody Urquhart
All Work & No Say... Ho Hum, Another Day: How to Captivate Your Workforce, Boost Morale and Increase Productivity by Jody Urquhart
"All Work & No Say... Ho Hum, Another Day: How to Captivate Your Workforce, Boost Morale and Increase Productivity" by Jody Urquhart is a humorous and insightful guide to improving workplace culture. The book offers practical strategies for leaders to increase employee engagement, boost morale, and...

Book

Bliss Out: Feel-Good Habits to Lift Your Hustle Hangover by Jody Urquhart
Bliss Out: Feel-Good Habits to Lift Your Hustle Hangover by Jody Urquhart
"Bliss Out: Feel-Good Habits to Lift Your Hustle Hangover" by Jody Urquhart is an uplifting guide designed to help readers combat burnout and rediscover their joy in both personal and professional life. Through humor and practical advice, Urquhart provides tools and habits that foster positivity,...

Jody Urquhart Topic Presentations

This Would Be Funny... If It Wasn’t Happening To Me!: How To Navigate the Future With Enthusiasm & Vigor

  • Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
  • Sometimes life just gets in the way. Do you ever think, “Why can’t things just go the way I want for a change?” or “Why can’t people just leave me alone?” In this hilarious and provocative presentation, Jody Urquhart will show you how to buoyantly face stress and navigate the future. Embrace challenging situations and people with new ideas, innovation, and conviction.

    Increase your comfort and confidence in the face of stress and change. Through stand-up comedy, audience interaction, and analogy, Jody Urquhart will unfold inspiration to compel the audience to appreciate that the way you lead yourself is the way you lead others, and all change starts with you.

    • Derive strength from change.
    • Embrace work with a sense of urgency, conviction, and vitality.
    • Get your team on board with the change.
    • Move forward and feel good despite the uncertainty.

I Love My Job, It’s the People I Can’t Stand!

The Nerve To Serve, Say Hello To Humor & Goodbye To Burnout!

The Hustle Hangover: Make Passion A Priority & Leave Struggle Behind

Bliss Out! Feel Good & Move Forward in Uncertainty

Follow Me I’m Right Behind You!: How To Lead & Influence Others

Leveraging Differences To Foster Equitable & Thriving Workplace Cultures

The Joy of the Job: Keys To Finding More Fulfillment in Your Work – for Healthcare Professionals

Daring To Be Caring: Lighten Up and Laugh for Health Care Professionals

Jody Urquhart Speaking Testimonials

Thank you, Jody Urquhart, for coming out to speak to us. You were awesome and I received all good feedback from our attendees!  We’ll definitely be in touch to have you come back for future events.

Shannon Dolezalik

Administrative Assistant
Canadian Energy Workers Association (CEWA)

Jody Urquhart has a very warm and natural sense of humour – she’s very funny!

Maria Shryer

CIBC

Jody Urquhart, you tell such rich and provocative stories, I find myself saying, I can relate!

Toby Merlin

Association Executive

Incorporating Brain-based training for enhanced learning and peak performance. The exercises and audience participation made the information really easy to use.

John Ricklin

IPAC

Well done. My colleagues were commenting on how we are privileged to have had you speak at our AGM. I agree! Excellent topic for nurses, well presented and very entertaining!

C. Hamming

LPN

You couldn’t have said it better! I kept saying, “Wow, me too!” I feel inspired and hopeful. Thank you.

M. Reigler

Physiotherapist

Jody Urquhart Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Jody Urquhart Keynote Speaker delivers customized and tailored keynote presentations, workshops, and training sessions on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique and are designed for a variety of audiences, industries, conferences, and event formats.

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