Gil Rief
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Write Drunk, Edit Sober: A Comedy Writer’s Playbook for Breakthrough Ideas Under Pressure
Join 13-time Emmy-winning comedy writer Gil Rief for a dynamic, interactive keynote that reveals the secret techniques TV writers use to generate innovative ideas—fast. With an MBA and 20+ years of experience as the go-to "idea guy," Gil shares his signature 3-step process to help anyone, in any industry, unlock their creativity and collaborate effectively.
Tapping Into FLOW: A Comedy Writer’s Playbook for Peak Performance
In this engaging keynote, 13-time Emmy-winning comedy writer Gil Rief reveals how to tap into the elusive state of FLOW—where ideas flourish, teams excel, and work becomes enjoyable, even under pressure.
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Write Drunk, Edit Sober: A Comedy Writer’s Playbook for Breakthrough Ideas Under Pressure
90-min to 2-hour workshop
Tapping Into FLOW: A Comedy Writer’s Playbook for Peak Performance
90-min to 2-hour workshop
“If you can make a difference in just one person’s life… that’s really not enough. You should aim higher."
- Gil Rief
Gil Rief is a 13-time Emmy-winning comedy writer and producer who served as head writer for The Ellen Show and The Jennifer Hudson Show. He’s written for dozens of A-list hosts, comedians, and celebrities, overseeing the creation of thousands of monologues, comedy segments, games, tape pieces, and hidden camera bits. His versatility shines through in his writing for everything from network game shows to animated projects to songs for Grammy-winning artists like John Legend, Pink, Garth Brooks, Katy Perry, and more.
In addition to writing comedy for television and beyond, Gil helps leaders and teams across industries tap into their own unique creativity and unlock breakthrough ideas through his keynotes, workshops, and webinars. With an MBA and over 20 years of experience in TV writers’ rooms, Gil brings a unique blend of creative and business expertise to every stage—and yes, he even does corporate roasts!
Gil lives in Los Angeles with his wife, 2 kids, and about 17 million other people.
Empower your team with game-changing ideas!
Through engaging exercises, real-world examples, and plenty of humor, you'll learn how to create a high volume of ideas, select the best ones, and bring them to life. Whether you're a business leader, part of a creative team, or just want to take your ideas to the next level, this workshop will leave you inspired and ready to tackle any challenge. And best of all, the jokes are on the house—no two-drink minimum required!
