Nels Ross - Performer, Speaker, Oddball

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Clients

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




Testimonials

''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


More Clients

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?

 
"highlight of the conference"
Michigan Society of Professional Engineers



  1. Bulletengaging speaker and performer

  2. Bulletentertaining and effective programs

  3. Bulletuplifting keynotes and playshops

 
 
Uplifting Keynotes, Playshops, and More

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:

  1. 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.


"fantastic! marvelous!"
Assoc. California School Administrators
"standing ovation"
NCERT

"fun and very inspiring"
Cognigen Corporation
"good medicine!"
Roswell Park Cancer Institute