Speaking and Communicating Podcast

Are you searching for a Funny Motivational Speaker for your next conference? Look no further than Jan!Jan McInnis is a Keynote Speaker, Comedian, Comedy Writer and Master of Ceremonies. She specializes in comedy shows and humor keynotes for corporations, associations, and company events. Her act is clean and original, and it focuses on work, family and day-to-day life. She uses what she has learned as a comedian to help business leaders deal with change and enhance their communications, and does it all with high energy and lots of laughter. Jan’s ability to connect with audiences and deliver engaging content has made her a hit at thousands of events, leaving a trail of happy clients behind.With 20+ years of experience as a keynote speaker, comedian, comedy writer, and Master of Ceremonies, Jan has mastered the art of combining humor and practical advice to motivate and inspire audiences. Her value packed keynotes are chock-full of laughs and PRACTICAL tips that attendees can use immediately.Before becoming a highly sought-after business humorist, keynote speaker, and comedian, Jan spent 15 years as a marketing director. With seasoned experience in the 9 to 5 world under her belt, she has cornered the association and corporate convention market. She has keynoted at hundreds of conferences, employee retreats and banquets held by such groups as Anthem Blue-Cross, John Deere, the Federal Reserve Banks, Women in Insurance & Financial Services and the Mayo Clinic.In her latest book, 'Finding The Funny Fast', Jen steps you through the ways she writes humor fast for herself and her clients. Humor is the best way to make your communications memorable, connect with employees and coworkers immediately, keep people interested in what you have to say, sell a product or service and diffuse tense situations.On this episode, she talks about “finding the funny” in that rich source material, as well as drawing out the lessons from the day-to-day.Listen as Jan shares:- how to find the funny in change, diffuse tension and have those tough conversations- how to handle setbacks with humor and resilience- how to deliver a serious message through humor- how to find the funny in communications- how to prepare for a corporate comedy event- the influences of culture and attitudes towards humor- how to deliver humor on serious and sensitive topics- how to avoid topics that audiences are tired of hearing- the power of self-deprecating humor- how idioms add to your humor- why top leaders use humor in their leadership skills- a cultural difference guide to humor- how to find humor in being a nerd...and so much more!Connect with Jan:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebookAdditional Resources:"Finding The Funny Fast: How To Create Quick Humor To Connect With Clients, Coworkers And Crowds" by Jan McInnisConnect with me on:FacebookInstagramEmail: roberta4sk@gmail.comYouTubeKindly subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review. Thank you :)Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify