Greg Risberg, CSP, MSW, is a warm, funny motivational speaker whose presentations have been described as “hilariously informative.”  As a professional speaker for the past 25 years, Greg has traveled to 48 states, as well as Canada, Great Britain, and Australia with his “humor with a message” programs.  He offers his audiences useful ways to improve communication, handle stress, and increase humor in their lives. Greg has addressed a wide range of audiences, from educators to bankers, from health care providers to insurance personnel.

Greg is a member of the National Speakers Association which awarded him their highest earned designation of “Certified Speaking Professional” in July, 2001.  He is one of only 500 speakers in the nation to receive this designation.  Greg is also a member of the Illinois Chapter of NSA, a group which awarded him their Wordsmith Award for excellence in speaking.

Greg is the author of a chapter entitled "Humor, Hugs, and Hope!" in the recently published Humor Me!  He is also the author of the soon to be published "52 Ways to Fill your Life with Humor, Happiness and Hope". Greg has a B. A. degree in psychology from Roosevelt University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the Jane Addams School of Social Work in Chicago, IL.

List of Programs

• How to Stay Energized in a Changing World
• Humor, Hugs, and Hope!
• You Make a Difference!
• That Goes without Saying? - Improving Communication