Nels Ross - Performer, Speaker, Oddball
Nels Ross - Performer, Speaker, Oddball

Here are some of the many clients Nels has wowed with his entertainment and/or keynotes...


''Fantastic presentation! It was a really good experience for this group because they are very stressed... You had everybody up and involved... Marvelous!''
Robert Martinez, Director of Human Resources
Association of California School Administrators
''Thank you again for presenting at our event last week. People are still talking about it, practicing their juggling, and saying that it was the BEST kick-off ever!''
Laryn Bishop
Solano County Office of Education, Fairfield, CA
"I laughed until I cried. Seriously. Nels put people at ease and shared some very valuable ideas and tools... We truly appreciated his perspective and enthusiasm, and the unique knowledge he shared with us."
Susan Kirk
SofTrek Corporation
''Thank you for speaking at our conference in St. Petersburg. I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation on building net mirth, and the discussions and STANDING OVATION proved that it was very well received...''
Anita Johnson, Executive Director
National Center for Education Research & Technology
"From the standing ovation you received, it's clear that the evening entertainment was a sensation. And everyone rated the humor seminar as Excellent. For many attendees, you were the highlight of the conference!"
Conference Committee
Michigan Society of Professional Engineers
"A dynamic, entertaining presentation that involved our entire staff in team building! We learned ways to integrate humor into the workplace and classroom and the importance of laughter to a better life!"
Melisa Niver
Orleans/Niagara BOCES
"Thank you for contributing to the success of our high school student leadership retreat... We are grateful for your commitment to your work, and we are IN AWE OF YOUR TALENT!"
Charmy Perry
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
"Sometimes we focus too much of our attention on technical staff development and forget the human side of the workplace. Your presentation was great for team building and improving communication."
Linda O'Donnell, Wellness Coordinator
Buffalo State College
"I've never received such positive feedback on a seminar! It was fun and very inspiring. NeIs knows how to inspire employees to enjoy work and life."
Kathie Mann, Human Resources
Cognigen Corporation
"Awesome job with the keynote for our Career Day. It was both entertaining and effective. Faculty and students loved it! Nothing but positive comments. You rock!!!"
Kathy Hoyt
North Rose-Wolcott High School
"Our retreat was designed to help employees deal with stress and change. Your presentation fit perfectly. The audience walked away with a smile and concrete examples of how to use humor effectively."
Mike Sullivan
Chautauqua Institution
"You were truly a joy. Here are just a few of the comments from evaluations: Fabulous!... Very innovative and made my week/month/year better... NeIs was fantastic!... I needed to de-stress. Thank you!! Thank you!!... Bring him back again!..."
Linda Guy, RN
WNY Developmental Disabilities Services Office
"Excellent! Our staff and volunteers were equipped with ideas and resources for improving the experience of patients and others. And they experienced first hand that laughter really is good medicine!"
Karen Synor
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
"Your presentation was well received and very much needed during a difficult time of organizational change. People are still talking about the fun we had with feathers, plungers, and oxygen masks! I'm sure keeping a humor perspective will help us to better serve our clients."
Kim Morrish
Heritage Centers
"The program was both entertaining and informative. What a wonderful way to illustrate the importance of laughter in our lives! We still wear the clown noses now and then to ease the tension."
Martha Troutner
Penncrest School District
"I am more alive now than I was before this workshop."
"Great ideas for relieving stress in the workplace."
"My cheeks still hurt!"
Branch Managers
Charter One Bank

3M Company
Akzo Nobel
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Alcan
Allegheny College
American Heart Association
American Military Engineers
ArcelorMittal
Artpark
Benderson Development
Bermuda Magic
BorgWarner
Buffalo Bisons
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo State College
Calspan
Canadian Association of Magicians
Canisius College
Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Charter One Bank
Chautauqua Institution
Choice One Communications
Cognigen
Columbus Magi-Fest
Cornell University
Corning Inc.
Corning Museum of Glass
Creative Problem Solving Institute
Daemen College
Dresser-Rand
Enidine
Fisher Price
Fredonia Opera House
Genesee Community College
Gold Wing Road Riders Association
Gorbel
H&R Block
Harley-Davidson
Heckett MultiServ
HSBC Bank
Independent Health
Ingram Micro
IPLogic
Lewiston Jazz Festival
Lifetime Care
Lockheed Martin
M&T Bank
Magic 'n Miracles Canada Tour
Mental Health Association
Moog
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute
National Hockey League
Niagara County Community College
Niagara Power Project
Niagara University
Operation Serve Mexico
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Oswego Harborfest
Peek 'n Peak Resort
Philips Healthcare
Praxair
Rich Products
Rochester Institute of Technology
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Ryerson Tull
Seneca Meadows
Shakespeare in Delaware Park
Shea's Performing Arts Center
Society of Professional Engineers
Strong National Museum of Play
Subway
Texas Association of Magicians
Uniland Development
United States Air Force
University at Buffalo
Via Rail Canada
Watson Bowman Acme Corp.
...Plus Many More Associations,
Colleges, Conferences,
Conventions, Corporations,
Festivals, Ministries,
Resorts, Schools,
Theatres, Variety Shows,
Yada Yada Yada,
Who Reads This Stuff Anyway?


engaging speaker and performer
entertaining and effective programs
uplifting keynotes and playshops

Nels Ross is Chief Executive Oddball of In Jest, Inc.. An engaging keynote speaker and performer, he applies humor and play to help people be more joyful, healthy, and productive. Used properly, humor and play can enhance:
wellness
resilience
morale
motivation
creativity
leadership
learning
productivity
communication
relationships
team building
...and more
Presenting solo and with others, Nels shares keynotes, playshops, and seminars that are uplifting and highly interactive. Imagine everyone in your company, organization, or group laughing and relieving stress – and even learning how to juggle – as they gain know-how and tools for getting better "smileage" out of work and life!
Nels has won rave reviews from corporations, non-profits, healthcare providers, educators, and others for his presentations including:
Building Net Mirth: The Power of Humor & Play
Defying Gravity: Working & Living Full Out
The Laughter-Learning Connection (see arts-in-education)
Leadership: It's What You Do Do (see arts-in-education)
Juggling Lessons for Life
Help people in your company, organization, or group lighten up and live more. Contact Nels today for more info.



