Stevie Ray
An expert in improv and its application to the workplace, Stevie Ray has been a nationally recognized keynote speaker and corporate trainer for over thirty-five years. Stevie was the longest running national columnist for the Business Journal Newspapers and is the author of eleven books, including Quick Thinking for Any Situation. He is a guest lecturer for the University of Minnesota and the University of St. Thomas MBA program. Stevie is the Executive Director of Stevie Ray’s Improv Company, one of the longest running improv organizations in the United States. Stevie is the first person in the country to have designed his own college degree to study the psychology of humor.
Most Requested Programs
Improv that Works: Engage * Build * Innovate
How can a centuries-old art form help your organization engage employees, build teamwork, and create a culture of innovation? For decades, the techniques of improvisation, or “improv,” have helped organizations do just that. Improv is more than just funny; it is fun and valuable training. If you lead teams, interact with clients or customers, or face challenges that need innovative solutions, improv skills can take you to the next level.
As the Executive Director of Stevie Ray’s Improv Company, one of the longest-running improv organizations in the United States, Stevie Ray is one of the most respected improv experts in the country. His hands-on, interactive session will leave your cheeks hurting from laughing, your mind buzzing from learning, and your spirit reinvigorated. Be forewarned, Stevie doesn’t use PowerPoint or stand behind a podium, so get ready to get active while you learn.
Testimonials
THANK YOU for doing such an awesome job. Holy smokes. Seriously, I heard nothing but extremely positive results after the session. What’s more: you got a standing ovation! That NEVER happens. - John Slavsky, 3M Company
Wow … the offices are still buzzing about how much fun people had. You exceeded our expectations on the training. You are the best. - Richard Renikoff, Regional Manager, Wells Fargo
Thank you so much for your Keynote yesterday! I got lots of awesome feedback after your session, like “Where’d you find that guy?” I also heard from many that said they would be putting the techniques into practice and that it was way more applicable than the official Richardson Sales Training process they learn. Bravo! - Alli Ashelman, Andersen Windows, Inc.
In response to overall, how valuable do you think this session was? - every single respondent rated it a 5, very valuable. Every attendee indicated they would be interested in participating in another session like this. The fact that people are still thinking about it three days later speaks volumes. - Alana Nistler, Director, Product Innovation, Prime Therapeutics
I have never had a training seminar that received this kind of response. It definitely had a positive measurable effect on our employees’ performance. - Susan Flygare, Vice President-National Strategic Business Unit, BlueCross BlueShield Minnesota