Keynotes, Consulting & Comedy to get you through.
I help high-pressure professionals move through stress and uncertainty using humor and practical resilience strategies.
Craig Collin.
Comedian.
Keynote Speaker.
6-Time Cancer Survivor
Resilience isn’t just about surviving—it’s about finding the humor in the struggle.
Through laughter, storytelling, and real-life experiences, I help audiences navigate uncertainty with confidence, reminding them that even in life’s toughest moments, they can adapt, thrive, and yes—still laugh.
Craig Collin.
Comedian.
Keynote Speaker.
6-Time Cancer Survivor
I Didn’t Plan to Become a Motivational Speaker. Cancer Just Kept Booking Me.
Six times, actually. Which, in case you’re wondering, is way too many.
But if there’s one thing I’ve learned—besides how to navigate hospital waiting rooms like a pro—it’s that resilience isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about laughing anyway, showing up anyway, and getting through the hard stuff without losing yourself.
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Here’s what other people say about me:
"Great advice"
CMS Student
"Our association just loved hearing from him!"
Dr. Sarah Glova
President, NSA Carolinas
"“Is this where I leave my review?”"
Craig’s Mom
"A rare ability to make people feel lighter and more connected."
Debbie Millwater
CrowdPlay Events
"Craig’s enthusiasm is contagious"
CMS Student
"Craig never fails to deliver"
Brian Lafontaine
Director, Speak Easy
"Very helpful"
CMS Student
"I can't recommend Craig enough."
Sarah Clements
Director, Matthews Parks and Recreation
"A true professional and a joy to work with"
Skylar Schock
Skylar Schock, Founder, Laugh Until You Cry
"Craig helped us to have a better mindset when dealing with challenges."
CMS Student
"Amazing storytelling skills"
CMS Student
"Impactful first-hand experiences"
CMS Student
"Craig was awesome."
William Mealey
Educator, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
"Craig brings an electric mix of depth, humor, and heart that immediately draws people in."
Eduardo Carter
Director, Speaking is Medicine™
I’m Craig Collin --
Stand-up comedian, keynote speaker, and possibly the world’s most overqualified cancer patient.
I started in comedy, then found my way to speaking. And now, here I am—helping people build resilience, navigate the hard stuff, and actually enjoy themselves in the process.
I’ve performed in some of the toughest comedy rooms in the country, which means I’m not afraid of your audience. I’ve taken on hecklers, corporate executives, and IV drips, and I’ve come out on top every time.
If you’re looking for a resilience speaker who won’t put people to sleep, someone who can actually connect with an audience, and a guy who’s already faced the worst life can throw at him—let’s talk.
Trusted by:
Motivational Keynote Speaking
Serious Challenges.
Unexpected Punchlines.
I bring my humor, lived experience, and real strategies to audiences who need more than just inspiration—they need tools to keep going.
With my unique ability to balance levity and gravity, I help people in high-pressure environments navigate uncertainty, adapt to change, and find strength they didn’t know they had.
Whether I’m talking to a room full of corporate execs, healthcare pros, or conference attendees facing life’s messiest challenges, my keynote leaves audiences energized, empowered, and actually entertained.
Keynote Presentation Topics
Action, Advocacy, and Attitude
A Framework for Facing the Hard Stuff
In this powerful and practical keynote, Craig shares a framework to help people face tough challenges—whether it’s a new diagnosis, a major decision, or a season of uncertainty. Drawing from two decades of experience with cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survival, Craig weaves honest storytelling, lived insight, and appropriate humor to equip audiences with tools they can use right now.
At the heart of the talk are three key pillars:
Action – What you can do right now to feel more prepared for what’s next
Advocacy – How to speak up for yourself, rally support, and support others
Attitude – How to reframe setbacks, use humor wisely, and stay grounded in reality
Each talk is tailored to the audience—from healthcare to high schoolers, corporate teams to patient communities. Everyone’s going through something. This keynote helps them face it.
Not sure how this applies to your group? Let’s talk. Craig will tailor the message to meet your audience where they are.
Consulting
When a diagnosis hits, everything changes.
Craig knows that moment better than most—because he’s lived it six times. Through one-on-one or small group consulting, he helps patients and families process their new reality, build a plan, and stay grounded in the middle of the chaos.
It’s not coaching. It’s not therapy. It’s a real conversation with someone who’s been there—and made it through with his sanity (and sense of humor) intact.
Comedy
Not every punchline has to come with a life lesson.
Craig’s roots are in stand-up, and he still hits the stage regularly across the Southeast. Whether he’s headlining, hosting, or producing shows, his sets are packed with smart, observational humor that keeps the laughs coming.
Need a comic who can read the room and deliver the goods—without crossing the line? Craig’s your guy.
"Our association just loved hearing from him!"
"If you are looking for a keynote speaker who will bring HILARIOUS and IMPACTFUL insights in an unforgettable way, then good news: you found him. Craig is the best; he's funny, he's engaging, and he makes his stories and takeaways relatable, even though he's the one who's beaten cancer six times. Our association just loved hearing from him!"
Dr. Sarah Glova
President, NSA Carolinas
"A rare ability to make people feel lighter and more connected."
"Watching Craig Collin perform feels like spending time with someone who truly understands life’s highs and lows. His stories about beating cancer are shared with honesty, humor, and so much heart — you laugh, you feel inspired, and somehow it never feels heavy or preachy. He has a rare ability to make people feel lighter and more connected."
Debbie Millwater
CrowdPlay Events
"Craig brings an electric mix of depth, humor, and heart that immediately draws people in."
"Craig brings an electric mix of depth, humor, and heart that immediately draws people in. At our Speaking is Medicine™ event, he took the weight of his personal cancer journey and transformed it into something unexpectedly light and incredibly moving. His ability to hold space with laughter, insight, and resilience left our audience both in tears and in stitches. Craig doesn’t just speak, he connects, inspires, and uplifts. He’s a powerful reminder that even the hardest stories can become fuel for healing and hope."
Eduardo Carter
Director, Speaking is Medicine™
"Craig’s enthusiasm is contagious"
CMS Student
"Amazing storytelling skills"
"I really enjoyed the presentation, Craig has amazing story telling skills. I was hooked from beginning to end."
CMS Student
"Very helpful"
"It was overall quite helpful having Craig walk through the issues he has dealt with and how he handled them. Additionally, talking to him 1 on 1 on a personal level about some of my own issues and the advice he was able to provide was very helpful for me personally."
CMS Student
"Great advice"
"It was a great time hearing about his experience and the advice he gave about difficult events in one’s personal life was great as well."
CMS Student
"Impactful first-hand experiences"
"I liked the way he told us about his first-hand experiences in order to help us overcome some of our own personal issues."
CMS Student
"Craig helped us to have a better mindset when dealing with challenges."
"I appreciated the fact that after all he went through, Craig decided to share his experience with us and help us to have a better mindset when dealing with challenges."
CMS Student
"I can't recommend Craig enough."
"I hired him to emcee some performances for a comic con event. From first contact to the very end, Craig was awesome. He was easy to communicate with, very professional, and fun. He was able to go with the flow, pivot when needed, and keep the audience engaged and entertained. He was fun, funny, and reliable. I've already booked him for our next event, and you should too!"
Sarah Clements
Director, Matthews Parks and Recreation
"Craig never fails to deliver"
"I've had the pleasure of watching Craig Collin on stage multiple times and he never fails to deliver. Craig uses humor, comedy and complete vulnerability to share his story and truly connect and inspire his audience. You can't help but enjoy watching and listening to Craig. The joy that he brings to the stage is apparent in every word he delivers."
Brian Lafontaine
Director, Speak Easy
"A true professional and a joy to work with"
"I have had the pleasure of working with Craig on several occasions and he is an absolute gem. I’ve seen firsthand how he uses comedy and his own personal experiences to connect deeply with audiences in a way that is insightful and uplifting. His ability to remain authentic, grounded, and compassionate while sharing deeply vulnerable truths was an asset as a performer and speaker on my panel for Mental Health Awareness. Craig is not only a charismatic speaker, but a wonderful human."
Skylar Schock
Skylar Schock, Founder, Laugh Until You Cry
"“Is this where I leave my review?”"
"“Is this where I leave my review?”"
Craig’s Mom
"Craig was awesome."
"My students got a great experience and tools they can use to solve problems, or help them face a crisis."
William Mealey
Educator, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
