Rob Polonsky

Comedy Performer, Creator & Speaker

I believe comedy is more than entertainment. It helps us face anxiety, quiet self-doubt, connect with others, and be courageous to discover who we really are.

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Show Up with Laughter™

Turn disconnection into connection & anxiety into action using humor as a tool to fully show up and thrive!

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“This session was pure joy. A highlight in our week of trainings.”
— Ali R., Director, Live Music Artist Partnerships, YouTube

What’s Holding People Back

Even the brightest, most capable people struggle to show up fully. Anxiety, self-doubt, and disconnection keep them stuck in their comfort zones.

Fear of saying the wrong thing → so they stay quiet
Fear of looking foolish → so they hold back
Fear of not being perfect → so they second-guess themselves

The result? Productivity drops, momentum stalls, and the best version of people stays locked inside.

The data Confirms It

56% of employees report social anxiety at work

43% of employees hold back ideas out of fear of judgment

85% of employees say they feel disconnected at work

But when we add laughter… everything changes!

Show Up With Laughter™

Show Up With Laughter™ is a high-energy, interactive experience that’s part keynote, part team-building workshop, and part entertainment show. Comedy performer and former corporate leader Rob Polonsky shows audiences how to use humor as a practical tool to:

Connect more deeply
Communicate more openly
Take bold, courageous action

Through personal stories, interaction, original songs, improv-inspired exercises, and moments of magical surprise, attendees leave with a fresh perspective and practical tools to speak up, contribute with confidence, and show up fully.

Because when teams laugh together, they thrive together.

Key Takeaways

Learn practical ways to use humor in everyday work moments to build connection, enhance communication, and get unstuck
Practice techniques to quiet the inner critic, reframe fear and anxiety, and take courageous action with confidence and clarity
Create a shared experience that strengthens bonds, energizes the group, and inspires ongoing collaboration

Why Rob

Rob Polonsky is a keynote speaker and comedy performer with over 15 years of experience leading creative teams at Google, Amazon, and Disney. Known as the “comic relief at work,” he used humor to build trust, spark connection, and bring teams together in meaningful ways.Now a full-time performer, Rob blends corporate insight with improv, music, and moments of mind reading magic to deliver experiences that are both meaningful and entertaining. He currently trains at The Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles and brings a uniquely engaging energy to every stage he steps on.