Jessica Holmes

Speaking topics

Presentations listed below include in-person and virtual keynotes, as well as workshops, fireside chats, and other presentation formats.

• Mental Health: The Good, the Bad, and the Funny

  The stigma surrounding mental illness leads to unnecessary suffering and stops people from seeking help. Higher rates of stress and burnout have left people grappling with how to be healthy, hopeful, and engaged. It’s time to talk, but discussing mental health doesn’t have to be heavy or burdensome. In fact, it can feel inspiring, empowering, and even joyful.

  Comedian and Bell Let’s Talk ambassador Jessica Holmes breaks down the stigma by using heart and humour to share her experience with depression. She weaves comedy, characters, and music to bring understanding and hope to a serious subject, describing how she went from successful entertainer who opened for Oprah Winfrey to couch potato who slept more than a cat!

  Holmes shares the lessons she wrote about in her heartwarmingly funny book, Depression The Comedy, to motivate your team to prioritize their well-being. Your team will learn:

  • Where to begin if they or someone they know is struggling.
  • How a small perspective shift can increase their fulfillment and happiness at work and at home.
  • Simple, achievable steps EVERYONE can use to improve their mental health.
  • That no one is alone, and we’re all entitled to a sense of well-being.

  Holmes’ story, which has a deeply happy ending, leaves audiences with a better understanding of mental illness, more empathy for those suffering with it, and that wonderful feeling you get from a good laugh.

• Bring on the Joy! Building Resilience and Engagement in Times of Change

  Years of flux and uncertainty have left people burnt out and many are still grappling with stress and disconnection. It’s an important time to foster a sense of well-being and engagement so people can thrive again.

  Comedian and Bell Let’s Talk ambassador Jessica Holmes presents a moving, funny, and energetic talk that encourages positive mental health and reignites your sense of purpose. Drawing on inspiration from her own journey through depression, Holmes shares how she reconnected with her love of life and work, drawing parallels with this new chance we all have to thrive after setback.

  Holmes’ call to action combines humour with inspiration from the field of positive psychology. She delivers insights into:

  • Simple, sustainable steps to improve mental health.
  • Shifting perspective to increase fulfillment and happiness at work.
  • Moving forward with empathy for yourself and others (one of the most important parts of a successful team!).
  • Renewing your sense of purpose and energy by engaging with your values.

  This talk honours the courage it has taken to come this far and reconnects audiences with their greatest qualities to bring on personal and professional joy!

• The 60-Minute Perspective Makeover: Proven Tips to Living an Awesome Life!

  The secrets of success are the same no matter what business you’re in, and success begins with getting motivated. Inspiration and comedy unite in this 60-minute transformational presentation from “I should…” to “I will!”.

  Energizing and funny, Jessica Holmes’ call to action combines her trademark character comedy with quirky anecdotes to deliver motivational insights into:

  • Finding greater meaning in your work.
  • Using positive psychology to be happier day to day.
  • Setting and reaching your goals.
  • Learning to laugh at life’s shortcomings.

  Holmes gives quick, achievable “how to’s” about these topics and more, in a laugh-out-loud hour of fun. The audience receives introspective takeaways to guarantee that her presentation makes a meaningful impact.

• Laugh It Off and Bring It On: Using Humour as a Stress-Buster

  Comedy is a powerful filter through which we can navigate stressful situations, recover faster from setbacks, and face challenges more easily. It even boosts immunity! In this energizing presentation, Jessica Holmes helps your team take a load off with laughter, and gives you the tools to make it happen at work and in life.

  Embracing a more humorous perspective is an elephant-sized improvement on the negativity bias our brains usually steer us toward. This laugh-out-loud and often touching presentation offers simple, achievable steps from positive psychology to redirect our thoughts and take charge of our well-being. Anyone, even the chronically un-funny, can make this shift!

  This presentation is the perfect mix of comedy and wellness that leaves audiences motivated to set the bar higher for their personal happiness. Sharing simple tips to manage stress, Holmes brings all the fun and energy of her comedy act to remind us that, while life is far from perfect, it’s easier with our sense of humour intact.

• Event Host / Emcee

  Whether in English or a mix of English, French, and Spanish, Jessica Holmes combines comedy, music, and celebrity impressions to celebrate your team, in-person or virtually.

  Weaving together heart and humour, Holmes honours your audience and keeps them engaged with lively, personalized interactions. She never loses sight of the bottom line: it’s your special event, and it deserves to be extraordinary!

• Comedy

  Jessica Holmes mixes heart and humour to bring meaningful laughter to your event. Armed with pom-poms and hilarious impressions, Holmes starts and ends her presentations with the whole audience cheering along. She researches your company in advance of the big day and incorporates personalized details into her performance.

  Not your typical stand-up set, this show includes music, improv, and a heartfelt message about living a life of laughter. It’s an energizing mix of comedy and audience interactions that helps your team bond over laughing together.