James Robilotta

Improv Comedian with a Masters in Counseling, James is frequently witty and always fresh.

Travels from St Paul MN, USA

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Speaks on:

Communication

Authentic Leadership

Employee Engagement

Personal Effectiveness

Work-life Balance

Speaks to:

Higher Education & Vocational

Associations & Membership Orgs

Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs)

Formats:

Keynote

Workshop

Breakout


Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)
Speaker of the Year (Campuspeak)

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James captivates audiences with his conversational style that transforms traditional talks into memorable human connections. He masterfully blends humor with authenticity, creating spaces where attendees feel "seen" and "validated" while his storytelling bridges gaps between diverse groups from college students to CEOs. His "super impactful" presentations spark self-reflection and emotional breakthroughs, equipping participants with practical strategies to build genuine relationships through curiosity and vulnerability.
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants felt inspired and motivated to connect with others on a deeper level, both personally and professionally.

  • Attendees gained actionable strategies for improving communication and building stronger relationships through curiosity and vulnerability.

  • Individuals experienced a renewed sense of self-awareness and a commitment to leading with authenticity and purpose.

  • Participants felt empowered to embrace their imperfections and create a more inclusive and supportive environment for others.

Generated by Talkadot based on 12771 audience feedback

James's Bio

James Robilotta, CSP, is an author, professional speaker, coach, and a podcast host. James' first book, Leading Imperfectly, is available wherever people buy books. He has been speaking internationally to willing & unwilling audiences about curiosity, authentic leadership, and vulnerability since 2009. His clients include American Express, General Electric (GE), Accenture, Afterpay, Yale University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and hundreds of others. His thought-provoking talks are infused with self-awareness and comedy stemming from his background as a trained stand-up and improv comedian. To learn more, visit his website JamesTRobo.com.

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James Offers the Following Talks

Employee EngagementCommunication

Choosing to Care: How curiosity creates community in the workplace

  • Participants will learn how to ask questions that spark connection.

  • Participants will analyze their own listening patterns with new and old connections.

  • Participants will reflect on how they listen during moments that are comfortable and moments that are uncomfortable.

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Work-life BalancePersonal Effectiveness

Find Your Third Place: A work/life balance conversation that’s actually helpful

  • Reflect on how their current work/life balance is affecting their story

  • Provide realistic examples of what good work/life balance looks like

  • Determine the difference between busy and productive at work

  • Determine the difference between decompression and inaction at home

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Authentic LeadershipCommunication

Leading Imperfectly: The value of being authentic for leaders, professionals, and human beings

  • Attendees will be able to apply the definition of "Authentic Leadership" to build sustainable trust and rapport with relationships in the workplace.

  • Attendees will be able to ciscern the difference between being a leader who is credible vs. relatable and when each tool should be used to boost confidence and improve culture.

  • Attendees will discover how the stories they tell themselves impact their ability to empower others and advocate for themselves.

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