Make your next conference a success with cancer comedy!

Engage Rob Hawke, keynote speaker and comedian to re-ignite your team with life-changing insights and takeaways based on his experience as a cancer survivor.

Rob uses his 20 years of comedic experience and the lessons he learned in his battle with cancer to uplift and entertain audiences across Canada.

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The Excellence Principle: Unleashing Your Potential Through The Power of Feeling Good

Help your team de-stress and build resilience

Imagine having a game-changing tool that instantly boosts your intelligence, creativity, and productivity. If that isn’t enough, this tool literally saved my life.

This one-of-a-kind keynote features audience participation, spontaneity, and comedy that will get your audience to “laugh while learning”.

The Excellence Principle will re-invigorate your teams’ sense of purpose and inspire them to work together and contribute more.

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Reasons to Book Rob

Laughter really is the best medicine

Rob seamlessly weaves comedy into his keynotes, proving that even professionals deserve a good chuckle.

He’s got serious comedy cred

With a background at Second City, both in Canada and internationally, Rob knows how to bring the funny—and the impact.

He’s worked with the best (and made them laugh)

Rob has created content for organizations like OHA, CMHA, and Sun Life. If they trust him, you can too.

Your audience will actually stay awake

Rob’s energy and ability to light up a room guarantee no post-lunch snoozes during his talks.

He’s not afraid of a big crowd

Rob has performed for thousands of professionals across Canada and left every one of them inspired (and smiling).

He knows resilience inside and out

Drawing from his own experience with cancer, Rob inspires courage and resilience, helping audiences face challenges with strength and optimism.

Because boring speakers are SO last decade

With Rob, you’ll get laughter, inspiration, and a memorable experience your audience will rave about long after the event.

Participants Tell All!

Groups Love Rob Hawke

"Entertaining, enlightening and inspiring. Bravo!”

Robert Fletcher, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

“We got incredibly positive feedback from our staff. We found The Wellness Solution: Help Yourself Help The World to be incredibly useful.”

Canadian Mental Health Association

"Rob is funny, dynamic and knows how to light up a room. His talks for medical professionals, students and patients are a must see. Kudos!"

Dante Morra Chief of Staff, Trillium Health Centre

"I witnessed Rob’s courage and commitment to make a difference in the lives of others through his being and talents as an artist. He continues to be so important for those of us who work in hospital environments."

Gail J. Mitchell, RN; PhD,Professor, School of Nursing, UHN Nursing Academy

"Robert Hawke is a gifted speaker who knows how to engage an audience, shake participants out of their comfort zones and lift the energy of any event. Not only does he provide memorable, informative content, but he has audiences laughing, standing, and participating at an unprecedented level."

Karine Chalifour Program Director, Young Adult Cancer Canada

"Rob I can’t begin to tell you how moving, how generous and how heart-stopping you were tonight - The magic maker was you! Thank you just doesn't say it enough – but thank you thank you thank you comes from the bottom of my heart. "

Veronica Tennant Premier Ballerina- Film Producer

Robert Hawke is a speaker, comedian and cancer survivor.

Rob uses his 20 years of comedic experience and the lessons he learned in his battle with cancer to uplift and entertain audiences across the country. His keynotes You Got This! Going From Burned Out to Turned On and Connecting With Patients: The Final Frontier inspire professionals to find inspiration, meaning and depth in their work.

Robert has created content for The Ontario Hospital Association, The University of Toronto Medical School and The Canadian Mental Health Association to name a few.

Rob’s storytelling and comedic skills were honed while working for The Second City Comedy Troupe in Toronto and internationally. He has shared in a Canadian Comedy Award and Gemini Award Nomination for Best Writing In A Comedy Series.

He wrote the books Kicking Cancer’s Ass: A Lighthearted Guide To The Fight Of Your Life and Doing Happiness: Uncovering The Hidden Benefits Of Feeling Good. He lives in Ontario with his terrific wife and ridiculously small dog.

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