Nick Rado
Presenter | Public Speaking Trainer | Speech Writer | Corporate Presentation Coach
Nick Rado stands out as a distinguished figure in the world of public speaking and corporate training. Not only is he the only comedian to secure the title of Best Comedy MC six times at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards, but he was also voted Best Male Comedian of 2019. His exceptional performance skills have taken him to the Sydney Opera House for the prestigious Just for Laughs Sydney showcase and seen him open for global icons like Nate Bargatze, Rob Brydon, Aziz Ansari, and Russell Howard.
Beyond comedy, Nick has carved a niche in broadcasting, earning several Sony Awards and serving as the Executive Producer for Heart Breakfast with Emma Bunton and Jamie Theakston in London. He currently hosts the award-winning podcasts 'Socrates Walks into a Bar' and 'Sporting Rumble,' both celebrated at the New Zealand Podcast Awards. His extensive on-air experience also includes hosting The Rock’s Saturday Morning Breakfast and More FM Rodney’s Breakfast shows.
From 2014 to 2021, Nick excelled as the head writer for TV3's award-winning news comedy show, 7 Days, contributing to over 300 episodes. His comedic influence spans across America on Sirius XM’s Laugh USA and Comedy Greats channels, and he is the first Kiwi comic to record a US comedy special for Drybar, which boasts over 8 million followers. His debut album, On-Trend, reached number 4 on iTunes’ all albums chart.
On television, Nick has made notable appearances on various platforms, including The Comedy Channel Australia, The Nightwatchmen, Narrow World of Sports for Fox Sports Australia, and Comedy Galas on both TVNZ and TV3 in New Zealand. He has showcased his acting talents in Rhys Darby's Netflix sitcom, Short Poppies; and more recently, gained international acclaim for writing and starring in the short film Mission I’m Possible.
Nick now focuses on delivering top-notch public speaking training, speech writing, and presentation coaching for corporate clients, helping professionals enhance their communication skills and presentation impact.
