Indianapolis, IN, January 7, 2026. Indianapolis based keynote speaker, leadership trainer, and improv comedian Jon Colby has been named one of the 2026 Real Leaders® Top Impact Speakers, a global recognition honoring communicators who are shaping leadership and workplace culture through meaningful, results driven speaking.

Presented by Real Leaders®, the international authority on impact leadership, the Top Impact Speakers ranking recognizes an elite group of speakers selected for their ability to move audiences from insight to action. Honorees are evaluated on speaking impact, professional demand, audience reach, and leadership influence.

Colby is known for blending improv comedy and leadership development to help leaders communicate more clearly, respond well under pressure, and create workplaces where people feel valued and engaged. With more than two decades of improv experience, his work focuses on listening, adaptability, and human connection, skills that matter more than ever in today's fast changing workplaces.

As part of the recognition, Colby will be featured in the 2026 Real Leaders Top Impact Speakers magazine, highlighting speakers who are redefining leadership through storytelling, presence, and practical impact.

The ranking uses the proprietary RealLeaders® STAR Evaluation Scorecard, which measures Speakers of Transformation, Authority, and Reach by evaluating speaking demand, engagement volume, and leadership influence.

Jon Colby is the founder of the Colby Leadership Institute (CLI), where leaders and teams learn improv inspired communication skills they can apply right away, without awkward role play or trust falls.