Steve Rizzo - Keynote Speaker

Sponsored by:TBD

Friday, March 26
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Rizzo’s Secret: Dream, Dare, Do  
In this highly energetic and entertaining program Steve Rizzo unlocks the secrets to success and happiness. Steve will share new ways of thinking that will transform obstacles into opportunities instantly.  We spend most of our waking hours at our place of employment and much of our leisure time thinking about it. We can let the stress, fast pace, and challenges control our emotions or we can lighten up, have fun, and enjoy the process. It’s always a matter of choice!

Did you know that Steve Rizzo was a national headline comedian with opening acts like Rosie O’Donnell, Dennis Miller and Drew Carey to name a few?

Did you know that Steve Rizzo also appeared on many cable and network television shows and was voted a Showtime Comedy All-star?

Did you know that he walked away from a flourishing stand up career?

Why? To pursue his true purpose and passion. Today, Steve’s mission is to help people to be happy and successful regardless of what their current circumstances might be.

Steve spent much of his own life learning how to pursue and achieve his own definition of success. Luckily for audiences worldwide, that definition has evolved to include showing others his blueprint for realizing their dreams and achieving personal excellence and professional satisfaction.

As Steve’s friend and fellow comic Drew Carey says, “He used to be a stand-up comic, but now he is a speaker who is inspiring people all over the world.”

Some of Steve’s accomplishments include:

• Bestselling author of "Becoming A Humor Being" A Writer’s Digest Award winning book
• Fifteen Years as a professional comedian headlining comedy clubs throughout the country. Special appearances include: Showtime Special, Evening at the Improv, The Comedy Channel, and Fox TV-Comic Strip Live
• A consultant on MSNBC, CNBC and Oprah and Friends Radio network
• Creator and Executive Producer of his own PBS Special
• Speakers Hall of Fame Inductee receiving the Council of Peers Award of Excellence (CPAE); an award bestowed to such greats as Art Linkletter, Ronald Regan and Tony Robbins.
• Educational background: B.A. in English and Education, with Honors
• M.A. in Theater Arts