
Bob Kulhan Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

Speaking Fee:
$10,000 to $20,000
Travels From:
EWR - Newark, NJ
Travels From:
EWR - Newark, NJ
Primary Topic Category:
Business & Entrepreneurship
Primary Topic Category:
Business & Entrepreneurship
Secondary Topic Category:
Company Culture / Employee Engagement / Teamwork
Secondary Topic Category:
Company Culture / Employee Engagement / Teamwork
Bob Kulhan Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Bob Kulhan is the CEO of Business Improv and an Adjunct Professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School. A pioneer in applying improvisation to business, he has worked with top organizations like Google, PepsiCo, and American Express. He is the author of Getting to 'Yes And', which explores how improv techniques enhance leadership, collaboration, and innovation. With over two decades of experience, Kulhan designs interactive training programs that improve teamwork and company culture. His dynamic approach helps professionals think quickly, adapt to change, and communicate more effectively.
Bob Kulhan is a business leader, improviser, and educator who specializes in applying improvisation techniques to business, leadership, and team dynamics. He is the Founder and CEO of Business Improv, a consultancy that brings experiential learning to organizations worldwide. With over two decades of experience, he has designed and led programs for Fortune 500 companies, including Google, PepsiCo, and American Express. His work focuses on helping professionals think on their feet, collaborate more effectively, and adapt to change with confidence.
Kulhan’s background is a unique blend of business and performance. He trained as an improviser with the legendary Second City and iO Theater in Chicago while also pursuing academic studies in behavioral psychology and business. This combination led him to explore how the principles of improv—quick thinking, adaptability, and active listening—could be applied in corporate settings. His expertise eventually took him into the classroom, where he now serves as an Adjunct Professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School, teaching leadership and communication through the lens of improvisation.
He is also the author of Getting to ‘Yes And’, a widely recognized book that bridges the gap between improvisation and business strategy. Through his writing, speaking engagements, and hands-on training, Kulhan has become a sought-after expert in leadership development, innovation, and company culture. His engaging and interactive approach helps professionals break out of rigid thinking patterns and embrace a more agile, collaborative mindset.
Beyond his professional work, Kulhan remains passionate about performance and creativity. Whether leading workshops, delivering keynote speeches, or teaching in executive education programs, he brings an energy and authenticity that makes his lessons both practical and memorable. His mission is simple: to help individuals and teams become more effective by embracing the power of improvisation in business and beyond.