Al Prodgers is sought after in leadership and talent development with a strategic focus on thinking agility, how to handle uncertainty and succeed under pressure. He instils confidence and self-mastery and is an expert in high-stakes communication and optimising interpersonal engagement.

As a conference facilitator, Keynote Speaker and MC, Al Prodgers has vast experience as a highly-skilled change agent who assists leaders and teams to unlock their greatness though effective collaboration. He influences divided, conflict ridden rooms to unite and work towards a common goal by encouraging their individual and collective potential.

Al empowers people, teams and organisations to have productive conversations, providing the practical toolkit that enables real trust. His style is interactive, with the emphasis on fun exercises and shared experiences. He helps people build skills and behaviours which enable them to collaborate with impact for real business results. When this energy is effectively leveraged it has a powerful impact on the energy, agility and profitability of teams.

After completing both a prestigious Bachelor of Arts degree and Performer’s Diploma in Speech and Drama at the University of Cape Town, Al Prodgers began his career as an actor and scriptwriter. After years of experience on TV, film and stage he became one the pioneers of modern Stand-Up Comedy in South Africa. For two decades, he has worked as a highly respected Stand-Up Comedian and Comedy Improviser, entertaining audiences locally and internationally from Toronto, London, Dubai and across our continent.

His skill as a strategic corporate communicator has won him awards and led him to be regarded as a champion of human potential. He translates high-performance communication skills into powerful business communication for real impact.

Internationally Acclaimed – Al won through as a finalist comedian at the prestigious Yuk Yuks Great Canadian Laugh Off comedy competition in 2008.
Commended Nationally – In 2013, Al hosted his own DSTV special “Al Prodgers Live @ Parkers” on Comedy Central. He regularly performs on major stages throughout South Africa, including the Vodacom Funny Festival at the Baxter Theatre Concert Hall, Cape Town. 
TV Appearances – Al can be recognized from his numerous appearances in TV series locally and internationally, such as Generations, Isidingo, Wild at heart, Rhythm City and Rhodes.