Robert Hawke

Robert Hawke

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Toronto, Ontario

Comedian | Author And Cancer Survivor

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Robert Hawke

Feel Good First: Comedy As Your Secret Weapon

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Robert Hawke

Great News with Robert Hawke Episode 1 Depher is Awesome!

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Robert Hawke

Robert Hawke Cancer Keynote Comedian

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Robert Hawke

5 Minutes with... Rob Hawke

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Pissed Off People Robert Hawke

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  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Brand Strategy & Storytelling
  • Mindset & Attitude
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Humour in the Workplace
  • Health Performance
  • Purposeful Work
  • Work Life Balance
Robert Hawke

Ruthless Compassion

Robert Hawke -thriving After Cancer
Robert Hawke
Kicking Cancer’s Ass
A Light-Hearted Guide to the Fight of Your Life
Kicking Cancer’s Ass
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Doing Happiness: Uncovering the Hidden Benefits of Feeling Good
Doing Happiness: Uncovering The Hidden Benefits of Feeling Good
Doing Happiness: Uncovering The Hidden Benefits of Feeling Good

ROBERT HAWKE BIOGRAPHY

Robert Hawke is a speaker, comedian, and cancer survivor. Robert Hawke uses his 20 years of comedic experience and the lessons he learned in his battle with cancer to uplift and entertain audiences across the country. Robert comes alive onstage. He inspires audiences to care, to take risks, and to work outside of their comfort zones to create extraordinary results in their lives and their work. While Robert Hawke was facing life-threatening challenges as a cancer patient, the entire focus of his life changed and he was inspired to bring his formidable skills as a comedian and content creator to help people live more courageous and authentic lives.

Robert Hawke’s storytelling and comedic skills were honed while working for the world-renowned Second City Comedy Troupe. He has shared a Canadian Comedy Award and Gemini Award Nomination for Best Writing in a Comedy Series. His keynotes Laugh It Off: Harnessing Humour At Work and The Excellence Principle: When We Feel Good We’re Better At Everything are the culmination of his most impactful work to date. His presentations inspire, entertain, and give audiences immediately usable tips and tools that make their lives and work better.

A pioneer in the world of using humour to teach and create change, Robert Hawke has created educational content for the University of Toronto Medical School and worked as a Wellness Educator for the University Health Network. His audiences have included national associations, governments, financial experts, medical professionals of all kinds, cancer patients and their families. Some of Robert’s clients include The Ontario Hospital Association, Sun Life Financial, Excellence Canada, The University of Toronto Medical School, and pharmacies to name a few.

Robert Hawke wrote the books Kicking Cancer’s Ass: A Lighthearted Guide To The Fight Of Your Life and Doing Happiness: Uncovering The Hidden Benefits Of Feeling Good. He lives in Peterborough with his terrific wife and ridiculously small dog. If you want your group to laugh, learn, and be turned on to contribute then Robert is your speaker.

Robert Hawke Topic Presentations

Robert Hawke Toronto, Ontario, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Laugh It Off: Harnessing Humour at Work

The Excellence Principle: When We Feel Good We’re Better at Everything

Connecting With Patients: the Final Frontier

Pop! Pissed Off People and How to Deal With Them

Feel Good First: Comedy As Your Secret Weapon

Robert Hawke Speaking Testimonials

Your story is inspiring and your courage remarkable. I was riveted as you spoke of your battle with both cancer and depression. Being able to move on from those subjects, and make the message about hope and gratitude, was incredible. And you were able to solicit uproarious laughter from what can be a very tough crowd! Great job. I’m a fan for life

Steve Rooney

Sun Life Financial

The whole audience was on their feet. They were laughing, they were clapping. The shout out you did for one of our members was amazing! I thought it was fabulous. Everyone enjoyed it immensely.

Blane Martin

Association of Ontario Land Surveyors

Robert Hawke is funny, and dynamic and knows how to light up a room. His talks for medical professionals, students, and patients are a must-see. Kudos!

Dante Morra

Chief of Staff
Trillium Health Centre

Entertaining, enlightening and inspiring. Bravo!

Robert Fletcher

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

I was reading the feedback forms yesterday and many wrote that their favorite part of the entire conference was YOU. You were fantastic and really made an impact on our staff.

Myann Marks

University Health Network

Robert Hawke was a resounding hit with all – he truly brought hope, humour, and a BIG heart to our diverse audience.

Dr. Cobie Whitten

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