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Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
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f you're like me, you've had those experiences in your life where you were sure that something BIGGER was happening but it was difficult to wrap your head around it. Those are the moments were AWE was a factor...it took your breath away...it made you think...it put you in the moment that you needed to be in (perhaps at that moment).
On this episode, I talk to my good friend, Allen Klein, about his new book, The Awe Factor, and we talk about all of those moments. More importantly, we talk about how those moments can contribute to a better life, better well being, and better relationships. I LOVE THIS GUY...and YOU will too! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from a master...and garner your AWE! Make it a factor in your life!
More on Allen...
Allen Klein, MA, CSP* (aka "Mr. Jollytologist®") is an award-winning professional keynote speaker and best-selling author who shows audiences worldwide how humor can help them deal with everyday trials and tribulations as well as triumphing over tragedy.
Allen is the 2009 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor.
Klein's books have been published in eight different languages (English, Spanish, Danish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Hungarian, and Turkish) with over 500,000 in print.
Get the AWE FACTOR HERE!
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Run Amok" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
WOW! What a great time I had talking with Kathy Klotz-Guest on this episode. We talk improv, we talk comedy, we talk leadership...we talk about it all! I think you'll dig her too...Check it out!
More on Kathy...
Kathy Klotz-Guest, MA, MBA combines her business and comedy backgrounds to teach leaders, teams, and professionals how to use humor to enhance their business and personal lives. A former Silicon Valley marketing executive and improv comedian for over 20 years, she has been featured in Forbes and The Huffington Post. Inc.com named her last book, “Stop Boring Me!” a CMO must-read on improv and humor for storytelling and creativity.
A bay area native who trained at ComedySportz and at LA’s Second City, Kathy has also performed stand-up all over the country (now on Zoom) including at The Improv, Funny Bone and Flapper’s. She teaches improv (virtually), and loves doing storytelling slams whenever she can. Kathy still makes her kid laugh, though that window is closing rapidly.
Socials:
Twitter / LinkedIn: @Kathyklotzguest
Facebook: fb.com/kathy.klotzguest
Insta: @klotzguest
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Run Amok" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
First, let me apologize for not putting more episodes up as of late. I started a full time school program and have been trying to get a good rhythm down on life. But....I don't get paid for this so....here we are.
This episode is rock solid. Jeff Harry is a man after our own heart. He believes in the lighter side and you'll find that out as we delve into the inner workings of his work. ENJOY!
More on Jeff:
Jeff is an international speaker who has presented at conferences such as INBOUND, SXSW, and Australia’s Pausefest, showing audiences how major issues in the workplace can be solved using play. Jeff was selected by BambooHR & Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers of 2020 for his organizational development work around dealing with toxic people in the workplace. His play work has most recently been featured in the NY Times article: How Do We Add More Play To Our Grown-Up Life - Even Now. He has also been featured on AJ+, SoulPancake, the SF Chronicle, and CNN.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
“It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength."—Maya Angelou
Are you as tired of watching the news as I am? Then....we've got something completely different to approach on this episode of Laughbox!
On this episode, I get to talk to my good friend, Lisa Koenecke...."The Inclusion Ally!" Within our association, we do a really good job of bringing everyone into the fold but, as you know, we are a bit different as a group. Most organizations are still playing by the playbook they were given in the 80's and Lisa's mission is to change that with humor and education.
I had a great time talking with Lisa and I know you'll like her too!
ENJOY!
More on Lisa...
As an experienced and energetic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) professional speaker and facilitator, Lisa specializes in counteracting unconscious bias and LGBTQ+ inclusion in business. Her impact is amplified through strengthening each person’s allyship. With a demonstrated history of working in secondary education and a passion toward community and social services, she is an expert in counseling, crisis intervention, educational leadership, and program development.
After receiving her Diversity & Inclusion certification from Cornell University, Lisa launched her Inclusion Ally business. Being an expert in LGBTQ+ issues has allowed her to present in 20 states and keynote numerous school counseling conferences.
Lisa’s speaking style can best be described as dynamic, energetic and interactive. After 12 years of being a middle school counselor, she is now an adjunct instructor at Lakeland University training the next generation of school counselors.
Connect with Lisa HERE!
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Run Amok" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
"To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain and play with it." - Charlie Chaplin
If you're like me, you've been in the house for about a month and maybe finding the funny to cope is becoming a little harder to do. Don't fret....we at AATH have your back and have decided to bring another expert on the show to share his wisdom on how to cope during the coronavirus!
This episode brings the wit and wisdom of Dr. Steve Sultanoff. Steve has been on the show before and, if you've heard him, you know that HE HAS GOT THE GOODS! We talk about how to deal with anxiety, hope, despair and (of course) humor. I know you're going to get as much out of this episode as I did so ENJOY!!
More on Steve...
Steven Sultanoff, PhD is a psychologist, professor (Pepperdine University), professional speaker, past president of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH), and internationally recognized expert on therapeutic humor. He has offered over 300 live continuing education and training workshops as well as creating numerous online programs on a variety of clinical topics including clinical supervision, cognitive behavioral therapy, humor, and emotional intelligence. With over 30 years in the therapeutic humor field, he has authored many innovative articles and written a pioneering chapter on Humor in Psychotherapy. Dr. Sultanoff has appeared on The Morning Show, STARZ, Lifetime, and PBS and is frequently quoted in publications such as Time, Prevention, USA Today, Forbes, etc., and has received the AATH “Lifetime Achievement Award.” He provides live and online therapeutic humor continuing education (www.aatbs.com), and his web site (humormatters.com) offers a wealth of information on therapeutic humor.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Run Amok" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
I have four children and love them all, however, I usually loved them more when we had some time apart. I couldn't even imagine if I had to teach them something.....they'd still be in remediation.
If you're in that boat, DO NOT FRET! We, at AATH, have brought together some experts on how to get the job done, have fun, and make the learning stick (and keep your sanity in the process).
If you'd like more resources on using humor, play or laughter in the learning process, contact us on our website: www.aath.org. We've got your back!
Our panel in this discussion...
Mary Kay Morrison
Jennifer Keith
Jana Greco
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Run Amok" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
"He who laughs, lasts." –Mary Pettibone Poole
Yes, my friends, we are living in interesting times. What does the future look like? None of us know and that can be very disconcerting. One thing we know will remain is our ability to laugh.
Although life right now is anxious and uncertain, one of the interesting byproducts is how humor is helping people cope. We, at AATH, have always known that humor is the great emotional equalizer and so we've brought together some of our best and brightest to discuss not only the how of humor but also the why. I hope you get as much from our panel of experts as I did and keep sharing those memes!
ENJOY!
Our Guests:
Dr. Ed Dunkelblau
Karyn Buxman, RN, MSN, CHP
Dr. Melissa Mork
Dr. Heidi Hanna
Paul Osincup
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Run Amok" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Friday Feb 28, 2020
Friday Feb 28, 2020
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin
I've titled this episode "It's About Time" because it is about time that I aired it! My own mistake. David and I had a great conversation at the conference last year and then I lost the interview. Well, actually, I misplaced it. Then....the other day...I found it! YAHTZEE!!
David and I discussed a lot of interesting humor related topics but what was most interesting is how he uses humor to engage his students and help them learn. Fascinating conversation with a very smart guy!
ENJOY!
More on David (in his own words)..
Howdy! I lecture at Texas A&M University in the Department of Communication. I have been dubbed both the ‘humor guy’ and the ‘intercultural dude’ by our course coordinator, and I am proud to embody that persona. My goal as an educator is to make learning a fun and worthwhile experience. Using humor, graphic facilitation, and my personal (and sometimes embarrassing) experiences, I help students retain information and remain engaged in the class.
Check out David's website at: http://www.davidtarvin.com/
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Run Amok" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food" – Hippocrates
I love to eat! What can I say? Most days, I wake up thinking about what I'm going to eat the rest of the day and (quite possibly) tomorrow!
I'm really excited to share the interview with this episode's guest, Dr. Glenn Livingston. Glenn shares his own journey with food addiction and binge eating and how you can get past that to never binge again! I know you'll love Glenn as much as I did!
ENJOY!
More on Glenn...
Glenn Livingston, Ph.D. is a veteran psychologist and is the Author of the hugely successful book Never Binge Again, with over 600,000 Amazon Kindle downloads. Glenn hs incredible leadership experience, he was the long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own patients and a research program with more than 40,000 participants. This has transformed the lives of many individuals. He is not promoting a specific diet, rather helping people to develop a mindset that allows them to overcome what leads to overeating and avoid it! Having himself once been obese, this is a journey Glenn knows well.
Glenn is has a daily bloggers post with Psychology Today and you've likely seen his work in many major media outlets such as The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Sun Times, The Indiana Star Ledger, The NY Daily News, American Demographics, ABC, WGN, and/or CBS radio, or UPN TV and many more.
Connect with Glenn here: http://www.NeverBingeAgain.com
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Run Amok" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
"Follow your inner moonlight; don’t hide the madness.”
Here we go! Are you ready? Did you know we're in the fourth year of the podcast? I learn a LOT from my guests...just like you do. And, this episode is no different!
On this episode, I had the great privilege to talk with David Rendall. He's the author of four books and, although we don't talk about just one in particular, he shares his philosophies that are intertwined in them all. If you've been told to be something you're not, you have to listen to this episode. Be you and shine!
ENJOY!
More on David...
During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm.
Prior to becoming a speaker, he was a leadership professor and stand-up comedian. He also managed nonprofit enterprises that provided employment for people with disabilities.
In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons.
David has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology.
He is the author of four books:
- The Four Factors of Effective Leadership
- The Freak Factor
- The Freak Factor for Kids
- Pink Goldfish
Connect with him....
David Rendall
+1 919 222 6295
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Run Amok" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)