Leadership Keynote Speaker Vince Fabra

“Leadership lives at the intersection of empathy and accountability.”

Don’t forget: Your team members have full lives outside of work.

The most effective leaders recognize the humanity of their people, help them find meaning in their work, and learn how to turn perceived weaknesses into valuable strengths.

Sometimes, poor performance isn’t a lack of ability — it’s a lack of capacity.

Asleep on the Job

Meet the Speaker

Empathy + Accountability = Leadership

Comedy: I Do One Thing Better than My Wife

The Human Side of Leadership:

Building Trust, Clarity, and Ownership on Your Team

Strong leadership isn’t just about results — it’s about understanding the people responsible for achieving results. The leaders who consistently bring out the best in their teams know how to balance care for individuals with clear expectations for performance.

Studies on engagement and motivation show that when people feel seen, supported, and respected, they’re more likely to stay invested, adapt under pressure, and take responsibility for their work. Pair that with structure, follow-through, and honest feedback, and teams don’t just feel better — they perform better.

This keynote challenges leaders to look beyond surface-level performance and recognize what’s really influencing behavior. What appears to be disengagement is often a signal that someone is stretched thin, not checked out. When leaders learn to respond with curiosity instead of assumptions, they create space for growth, clarity, and renewed commitment.

The outcome is leadership that’s grounded, practical, and intentional — and teams that feel supported while still being held to a meaningful standard.

  • Empathy isn’t soft — it’s strategic. Understanding your people leads to better communication, trust, and performance.

  • Accountability creates safety. Clear expectations and consistent follow-through allow people to do their best work.

  • Ability vs. capacity matters. Learn how to identify when someone needs development, support, or space — not pressure.

  • Meaning fuels motivation. When people see how their work matters, engagement and ownership rise.

  • Lead the way you want others to live. Purpose-driven leaders don’t just talk about balance and values — they model them.

Why Choose VeryFunnyVince?

When you hire the right speaker, your audience doesn’t just listen — they lean in, laugh together, and walk away thinking differently than they did before.

Vince Fabra brings more than 15 years of experience in keynote speaking and stand-up comedy to every stage he steps onto. That combination matters. It means he understands how attention works, how quickly it’s lost, and how to earn it back. He knows how to read a room in real time, adjust on the fly, and connect with audiences ranging from corporate leaders to collegiate communities.

Vince isn’t a traditional keynote speaker — and that’s the point. His approach is positive, practical, and refreshingly human. Humor isn’t the goal; it’s the tool that creates trust, lowers defenses, and makes meaningful ideas easier to hear and harder to forget.

Most importantly, Vince understands that no two organizations — or audiences — are the same. He works closely with clients to tailor each talk to their goals, culture, and challenges, ensuring the message feels relevant, intentional, and impactful long after the applause fades.

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  • An engaging keynote

  • An event emcee

  • Clean and funny comedy

  • ALL OF THE ABOVE?

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