Podcasts about humor that works

Being funny is a skill, and Andrew Tarvin has the data showing most of us never practice it. He studied computer science and engineering, managed projects at Procter & Gamble, and joined his first improv group only because his best friend needed someone organized enough to run the meetings. He was terrible at it.Today he runs Humor That Works, has trained 250+ organizations and his TEDx talk on the skill of humor has passed 16 million views. Somewhere between those two points is a method, and this episode walks through it.I opened this one with a confession. I have a physics and computer science background, I tinker with tech all day, and I truly cannot remember the last time I made someone laugh. So I asked Drew to treat me as the test case.In this conversation, we get into:The eight separate skills hiding inside "being funny", and why you probably already have at least two of themThe one habit Andrew's own assessment shows only 30% of people keep, and what it changes about how you see your dayThe three reasons a joke breaks trust at work, and why the joke itself is rarely the problemWhy AI is the worst possible audience for your humor, and the one job it is actually good forAndrew's Humor Intelligence model treats humor as eight competencies you can measure, practice, and point at real problems, instead of a personality trait you were born with or without. If you have ever been told you are not funny or you stay quiet in meetings because a bad joke feels riskier than silence, this episode gives you a place to start this week.

“Get the heck out of the way and let really talented, great people do great work, and be there and support them. The satisfaction is just off the charts.”Doug Bowser is the retired President & CEO of Nintendo of America, and current Board Member of Hasbro. Doug is a sales and marketing executive whose nearly four-decade career runs from consumer goods to video games, having led Nintendo of America through a decade of historic growth. Doug led operations across the Americas from 2019 through the end of 2025. During his tenure, Nintendo grew on the strength of the Nintendo Switch — one of the best-selling video game platforms of all time — and he oversaw the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, which became the best-selling console of all time in its initial sales period. Doug also expanded Nintendo's licensed merchandise business, opened the company's San Francisco flagship store, and led its re-entry into the Brazilian market. Prior to joining Nintendo, Doug spent 8 years at Electronic Arts, most recently as Vice President of Global Business Planning, and before that, he spent 23 years at Procter & Gamble in sales leadership roles across Asia, Latin America, and the United States. Doug earned his degree in Communications from the University of Utah — where he later returned as Distinguished Alumnus and commencement speaker, and where, playing endless hours of Donkey Kong, he first fell for video games. Today he serves as an Independent Director on the board of Hasbro.This conversation is hosted by podcast co-founder and P&G Alum Drew Tarvin, Founder & CEO of Humor That Works. Drew spent six years at P&G leading IT + brand initiatives before turning his background in engineering, improv, and stand-up comedy into a career helping organizations use humor to improve leadership, communication, and workplace culture. He's the author of Humor That Works and his TEDx talk has been viewed more than 16 million times.

“ I think joy is probably the highest ROI investment that we can make as leaders — who you are and how you choose to lead. Joy fuels passion, and the best ideas come from passionate people.”Emily Chang — longtime friend of the pod + co-host — returns as a guest again for a candid conversation about reinvention, cross-cultural leadership, and building a career that spans two of the world's largest economies.Emily currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer of CHAGEE, leading the premium tea brand's North American expansion across brand, retail, customer experience, loyalty, and commercial strategy. Before that, Emily spent more than five years as CEO of global agencies VML West and McCann Worldgroup China, helping iconic global brands grow while guiding Chinese companies onto the world stage. Emily also held senior executive leadership roles at Starbucks, serving as CMO of Starbucks China before moving to Seattle as SVP of Marketing. She previously served as Chief Commercial Officer for IHG Greater China, led Retail Marketing across Asia for Apple during the company's rapid retail expansion, and spent nearly 12 years at Procter & Gamble building brands across the U.S. and China.Beyond her corporate career, Emily is the bestselling author of *The Spare Room*, a TEDx speaker, former university lecturer, and longtime advocate for purposeful leadership and creating a meaningful social legacy. Emily lives in Los Angeles with her family. You'll enjoy this candid conversation about embracing reinvention, leading across cultures, balancing ambition with purpose, and why curiosity, courage, and authentic relationships remain the foundation of lasting leadership.This conversation is hosted by podcast co-founder and P&G Alum Drew Tarvin, Founder & CEO of Humor That Works. Drew spent six years at P&G  leading IT + brand initiatives before turning his background in engineering, improv, and stand-up comedy into a career helping organizations use humor to improve leadership, communication, and workplace culture. He's the author of Humor That Works and his TEDx talk has been viewed more than 16 million times.

“What used to be called advertising was the most creative job I could find — this idea of going where I could have my hands on some of the levers of creativity was really compelling. So what if it was soap?”Jeff Norton is an award-winning author and television executive producer with a focus on turning books into global media. Jeff is currently showrunner and executive producer of Finding Her Edge, the figure-skating drama he created for Netflix and WildBrain. It reached the Netflix Top 10 in more than 80 countries and was renewed for a second season less than two weeks after it premiered. Jeff is also the originating executive producer behind Netflix's Geek Girl, now filming its second season, and has produced adaptations ranging from Susan Hill's The Small Hand to the picture-book series Trucktown. Earlier, Jeff founded Lean Forward Media, consulted for The Jim Henson Company, and served as a Senior Vice President at Chorion, where he managed the literary estates of Enid Blyton and Agatha Christie. Jeff began his career at P&G as a marketing executive, where he helped launch Febreze as a category-creating brand. Jeff studied film and commerce at Queen's University and earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. He's also a prolific author in his own right, with more than a dozen books to his name. A dual Canadian-British citizen, he's based in Burlington, Ontario.This conversation is hosted by podcast co-founder and P&G Alum Drew Tarvin, Founder & CEO of Humor That Works. Drew spent six years at P&G leading IT + brand initiatives before turning his background in engineering, improv, and stand-up comedy into a career helping organizations use humor to improve leadership, communication, and workplace culture. He's the author of Humor That Works and his TEDx talk has been viewed more than 16 million times.

“Every new technology has a hype cycle, so your use case and business rationale must stay the North Star. No flashy AI solution replaces fixing your foundations, processes, and underlying business challenges first.”Katya Lobynko is IT & Data Director at Danone and a digital transformation leader with 15+ years of experience across FMCG and pharma in EMEA and Asia, with expertise spanning commercial operations, data & analytics, conversational AI, and emerging technologies. Before Danone, she spent several years at Sanofi leading innovation and emerging technology initiatives, including helping build the company's conversational AI capability. Katya began her career at Procter & Gamble as a Project Delivery Manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, leading global media planning transformation initiatives for the world's largest advertiser, before earning her MBA through the Asia School of Business, a partnership with MIT Sloan School of Management and the Central Bank of Malaysia. Originally from the Russian Far East and now based in Paris after years living and working across Asia and Europe, Katya brings a deeply international, people-centered perspective to conversations about digital transformation, AI, international careers, and women in tech.This conversation is hosted by podcast co-founder and P&G Alum Drew Tarvin, Founder & CEO of Humor That Works. Drew spent six years at P&G leading IT + brand initiatives before turning his background in engineering, improv, and stand-up comedy into a career helping organizations use humor to improve leadership, communication, and workplace culture. He's the author of Humor That Works and his TEDx talk on "the Skill of Humor" has been viewed more than 16 million times.

Leaders who use humor are seen as more confident, competent and get better results – if they do it the right way. Andrew Tarvin is the CEO of Humor That Works and author of the book by the same name. He shares how leaders can use humor as a serious tool for better results. But it's not about being haha funny or being a slap-on-the-back kinda boss. It's about bringing lightness to leadership that increases performance, status and – yes – makes work a little more fun. Andrew shares compelling insights into why humor is no longer a nice-to-have, but a crucial skill for professionals looking to enhance morale, manage stress, improve communication, and even boost their status.You will discover the critical difference between humor and comedy in a professional setting, learn practical techniques for incorporating appropriate humor into presentations and daily interactions, and understand how humor enhances your perceived confidence and competence. Andrew debunks common myths about humor in the workplace and provides actionable strategies for making work more engaging and, ultimately, more effective. Give this episode a listen and let's make work a little less "worky." Find out more about Andrew Tarvin https://drewtarvin.com/ Make sure you're subscribed to the Speak Like a CEO newsletter to become a top 1% communicator: https://eoipsocommunications.com/newsletter/Do you want to speak with confidence, inspire your team, and accelerate your career? You can now join the Speak Like a CEO Academy and work with Oliver over the next 90 days to become a top 1% communicator and transform your career:https://speaklikeaceoacademy.com/

"The bigger the roles that I got, the more I ended up drawing on what I had learned in improv and standup. Why was no one talking about how valuable humor is as a skill? So I realized maybe I should.” Drew Tarvin is the world's first and only Humor Engineer (not just this podcast's co-host). On a How To Live podcast conversation with co-host Sharad Lal, Drew shares not just his career journey - but practical skills on how humour can amplify leadership and why it's more than just a tool for entertainment. Drew studied engineering at THE Ohio State University, and was hired to P&G for his technical skills where he worked on global roles in his hometowns of Cincinnati and New York City. Yet, it was humour—not engineering—that became his edge in the workplace. By using humour, he diffused tension, built strong relationships, influenced others, and accelerated his career — in fact, he became P&G's first ever - self proclaimed - corporate humorist.  Ultimately this led Drew to make the entrepreneurial leap — founding Humor That Works, a company that has helped 10,000+ leaders in over 100 organisations—including IBM, GE, the FBI, AND P&G —harness humour to lead effectively. His TEDx talk on the skill of humor has been viewed 15MM+ times. You can learn more about Drew's work @ drewtarvin.com. You'll enjoy this candid conversation on how humor can add depth, purpose, and fulfillment to even the most serious work. This conversation is from from P&G Alum Sharad Lal's top podcast “HOW TO LIVE” - for lots more great conversations with Sharad and thought leaders, subscribe to How To Live wherever you get your favorite podcasts, or visit howtolive.life  Got an idea for a future “Learnings from Leaders” episode? Reach out at pgalumpod@gmail.com

Should we bring humour to work?Can it help us connect and achieve more, or risk making us seem trivial?Our guest today, Drew Tarvin, learned engineering in school and was hired for his technical skills. Yet, it was humour—not engineering—that became his edge in the workplace.By using humour, he diffused tension, built strong relationships, influenced others, and accelerated his career. This led him to create Humor That Works, a company that has helped 10,000+ leaders in over 100 organisations—including IBM, GE, and the FBI—harness humour to lead effectively.In this episode, Drew shares how humour can amplify leadership and why it's more than just a tool for entertainment. As someone who typically discusses purpose and fulfilment, I found this conversation a powerful reminder that humour can add depth to even the most serious work.Episode Shownoteshttps://howtolive.life/episode/080-humour-at-work-with-Drew-TarvinRelated Episode#059 Creativity at work with Eshan PonnaduraiSpotify: https://howtolive.life/ep59spotifyApple Podcasts: https://howtolive.life/ep59appleConnect with Matthewhttps://drewtarvin.com/Next Wave6 month program for high performers hitting 40s and beyond to design the next phase of life. Register interest below - https://www.sharadlal.net/nextwave Leave us a messagehttps://howtolive.life/contactAbout Sharad Lalhttps://www.sharadlal.net/Follow usLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharadlal24/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastHowtolive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcasthowtolive/

(An)drew Tarvin is a proven businessperson and engineer, having delivered exceptional results at companies large and small. Prior to starting Humor That Works, Andrew was a global project manager at Procter & Gamble where he successfully led initiatives for a $350 million business. It was there that he developed, tested, and refined many of the examples in this book so you know it s not just fluff these ways actually work. Are you stressed out at work? Do you feel like you're in a rut? Are you looking for a way to step up your game? Do you realize that you spend 33% of your waking hours at your job and therefore want to learn to enjoy it more? If you answered "yes" to any of the above (or just want to learn how to use humor in the workplace), Andrew's new book The Skill of Humor Playbook is the book for you. Andrew shares with Lou how this playbook came to be, it's invaluable message and tactics all while Lou dons different cowboy hats. We know what you're thinking: “Surely you can't be serious?” We are, and stop calling us Shirley. She shares this and more with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

"Humor is a skill, which means that it can be learned. So the question isn't, 'Are you funny?', the question is, 'What kind of funny are you?' " ~ Drew Tarvin, author, speaker, pun masterJump on the humor bus, and prepare to laugh, ponder, and learn!Drew Tarvin is the leader of finding humor at work. Appropriate kinds of things that won't get you fired, but will, most-certainly, create a new bond with the team, lighten the stress load and create the kind of place where you may not dread Mondays as much. Listen in to learn about:- Humor month fun challenges that anyone can do- Can you learn to be funny?- Seven primary ways a person expresses humor- How to incorporate levity into each day- Developing a humor habit- Discover your very own Humor Persona- The prank that Drew didn't really mind at allDrew Tarvin is an engineering specialist who discovered the many benefits of humor and created a path to assist leaders and work teams in relieving stress, increasing productivity, and just being happier in general at work. His fantastic book is "Humor That Works; the missing skill for success and happiness at work. Join the online community (for free!!) - Humor That Works CommunityGrab all the fab free resources on his website: HumorThatWorks.comInvite Drew to speak to your corporation, he is on all the socials: @drewtarvinSubscribe to Stranger Connections and leave a lovely review, to help the show to be seen, please. And as always, send me your weirdos! LDO

“The most important part of humor in the workplace isn't the humor — it's the outcome, which is it's fun. Bracken Darrell is President & CEO of Logitech - where for more than a decade he's been the driver for Logitech's continued growth and profitability. Prior to joining Logitech, Bracken spent a decade in executive roles @ Whirlpool, Braun, and General Electric - and also worked in brand management at P&G. Prior to receiving his MBA from Harvard, Bracken worked at Arthur Anderson and PepsiCo. Bracken's a longtime “Friend of the Pod” - so we wanted to feature another chat he had with our favorite Humor Engineer and Co-host Andrew Tarvin, in one of Drew's ”Humor Talks.” You'll enjoy hearing Bracken share his recognition in the power of humor for creating a fun workplace. Now more than ever, it's important to be able to be your authentic self at work, and for so many people, that includes humor. But Bracken knows that humor at work doesn't have to mean telling jokes (he doesn't think he's a particularly funny person) - he's more in the moment, improvising or reacting quickly to what is said - a great mindset to building humor. This conversation may also stories about Jack Welch, and the naming of a cat in this candid conversation that no surprise, is a fun one.

Andrew Tarvin is the CEO of Humor That Works, a leadership development company that teaches professionals how to use humor to achieve better business results. He has partnered with top organizations–including IBM, NASA, and the FBI–to solve human challenges with humor solutions. A best-selling author, Andrew has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Inc, and FastCompany, and was named a ‘Visionary Under 40' by the P&G Alumni Network. His TEDx talk on the skill of humor has been viewed more than twelve million times, only half of which were his mother. He loves chocolate and tweeting puns. Learn more about Andrew here!Learn more about Path to Podcast Success here!

Visit DaveDelaneySpeaks.com for speaking inquiries. The Nice Podcast is brought to you by Futureforth.com. We help fast-growing tech companies onboard, create, and keep happier, more connected employees. Drew Tarvin teaches people how to use humor to achieve better business results. He has partnered with organizations–including IBM, NASA, and the FBI–to solve human challenges with humor solutions. He is the founder and CEO of Humor That Works and the author of Humor That Works: The Missing Skill for Success and Happiness at Work. What we talked about... Da Ali G Show. FBI headquarters. VIDEO. Working with the FBI. Humor humanizes the people you're working with. People behind brands. The power of a smile and how your mood is contagious. The Skill of Humor TEDx Talk. VIDEO. From computer science and engineering to improv comedy. Embracing improv comedy as an introvert. Audience expectations for standup comedy vs. improv comedy. On adding jokes and puns to your email signature. Understanding appropriate jokes in the workplace. The three situations when humor at work can be inappropriate. Making your humor positive and inclusive. The average person spends 90,000 hours at work. The Rule of Three / The Comic Triple. Dave's attempts at standup comedy. Check out David Nihill and Amy Cuddy. Read The NEW Comedy Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Performing Stand-Up Comedy by Judy Carter and Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life by Steve Martin. Contact Drew Tarvin at HumorThatWorks.com or find him on social media. We ❤️ Our Listeners. Please follow the show and leave a review wherever you subscribe to podcasts. Reviews and sharing the show are the nicest ways to support the podcast and are deeply appreciated. Thank you.

We welcome back Andrew Tarvin, who calls himself "the world's first humor engineer", teaching people how to get better results while having more fun.  He's worked with hundreds of organizations around the world, helping them to use humor to achieve happiness and success in the workplace.  Andrew is the author of several books on humor, including his latest, "Humor That Works:  The Missing Skill for Success and Happiness at Work".  His website is https://drewtarvin.com/   Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!:   Ritual's Essential Protein is a delicious, plant-based protein powder with three distinct formulas designed to meet the body's changing protein needs during different life stages.  There's Daily Shake 18+, Daily Shake 50+ and Daily Shake Pregnancy and Postpartum. Each of these three thoughtful formulas contains 20 grams of pea protein per serving. Ritual's Essential Protein powder is a good foundation for your health that's easy to incorporate into your daily rituals—just add water, shake and sip! Ritual offers a super flexible subscription service with free shipping for subscribers, free, easy cancellation and a money-back guarantee within the trial period. Ready to shake up your protein Ritual? Our Nobody Told Me! listeners get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/NTM.

Andrew Tarvin is the CEO of Humor That Works, a leadership development company that teaches professionals how to use humor to achieve better business results. He has partnered with top organizations--including IBM, NASA, and the FBI--to solve human challenges with humor solutions. A best-selling author, Andrew has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Inc, and FastCompany, and was named a ‘Visionary Under 40' by the P&G Alumni Network. His TEDx talk on the skill of humor has been viewed more than twelve million times, only half of which were by his mother. He loves chocolate and tweeting puns.Connecting with AndrewWebsite: Humor That Works Social MediaLinkedIn TwitterInstagramYouTubeResources Mentioned in This EpisodeBook: How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question by Michael SchurTelevision Show: The Good PlaceTelevision Show: What We Do In The ShadowsA Quote From This Episode"If people are laughing, then they're listening."About The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in the study, practice, and teaching of leadership. Plan for ILA's 24th Global Conference online on October 6 & 7, 2022, and/or onsite in Washington, D.C., October 13-16, 2022. Register for the 24th Global Conference here!The Prometheus ProjectAbout The Prometheus ProjectFocus Series Experience - Immunity to Change workshopMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are important views to be aware of. Nothing can replace your own research and exploration.Connect with Scott AllenWebsite

Want to improve engagement within your community? Want to motivate people on your team better? Heck…want to motivate YOURSELF more? Have you ever considered that being funnier might help? Hang in with me for a sec… Our guest this week, https://www.humorthatworks.com (Andrew Tarvin) is the CEO of Humor That Works. A former commuter engineer turned comedian, Andrew works with organizations to help them be more effective using…you guessed it, humor.  ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE:https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/bestwaytopromote ( )https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/andrewtarvin (https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/andrewtarvin) Making the World Better with Gamification (referenced in the show): https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/yukaichou TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE: Why does humor MATTER in developing your career? The 7 ways to express humor Getting comfortable with putting yourself “out there” When is it appropriate to use humor? CONNECT WITH ANDREW TARVIN: Website:  https://www.humorthatworks.com (https://www.humorthatworks.com) Take the Quiz: https://humor.me/community (https://humor.me/community) CONNECT WITH US! Facebook Group:https://bit.ly/2lPut5A ( https://bit.ly/2lPut5A) Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady ( https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady) Follow Heather on IG:https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ (https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/) Follow Heather on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heatherparady (https://twitter.com/heatherparady) * Disclaimer* This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not giving financial or investment advice. Mentioned in this episode: Journey Mapping Workshop https://communitybuilders.captivate.fm/mapping (Journey Mapping)

On this vault episode of the show, I am delighted to have two guests join me. First up is fellow Canadian, thought leader, and podcast host Dexter Guff, host of Dexter Guff is Smarter Than You (And You Can Be Too) and following his appearance, I speak with his alter ego, comedic performer Peter Oldring. While Dexter and I discuss a lot of the usual lifehackery stuff, Peter and I dive deeper into what makes Dexter tick. We talk about how he and his colleagues Pat Kelly and Chris Kelly (no relation) came up with the idea of doing Dexter's reaction the show has received so far, how the show is crafted every week, and where the show is headed. This is a different kind of episode – and a little longer than usual – but it's a fun one. Links Worth Exploring Connect with Dexter: Twitter | Instagram Connect with Peter: Twitter | Wikipedia Listen to Dexter's Podcast: Dexter Guff is Smarter Than You (And You Can Be Too) Hear Peter Oldring on his podcast Dexter is Smarter Than You The Truth About Fake News | Peter Oldring | TEDxYYC | Youtube This is That with Pat Kelly and Peter Oldring | CBC Radio Related Conversation: Episode 274: Humor That Works with Andrew Tarvin Related Blog Post: How To Stop The Urgent Stuff From Overwhelming You Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page. Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen. Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher You can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice. Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.

On this vault episode of the show, I am delighted to have two guests join me. First up is fellow Canadian, thought leader, and podcast host Dexter Guff, host of Dexter Guff is Smarter Than You (And You Can Be Too) and following his appearance, I speak with his alter ego, comedic performer Peter Oldring.While Dexter and I discuss a lot of the usual lifehackery stuff, Peter and I dive deeper into what makes Dexter tick. We talk about how he and his colleagues Pat Kelly and Chris Kelly (no relation) came up with the idea of doing Dexter's reaction the show has received so far, how the show is crafted every week, and where the show is headed.This is a different kind of episode – and a little longer than usual – but it's a fun one.Links Worth Exploring Connect with Dexter: Twitter | Instagram Connect with Peter: Twitter | Wikipedia Listen to Dexter's Podcast: Dexter Guff is Smarter Than You (And You Can Be Too) Hear Peter Oldring on his podcast Dexter is Smarter Than You The Truth About Fake News | Peter Oldring | TEDxYYC | Youtube This is That with Pat Kelly and Peter Oldring | CBC Radio Related Conversation: Episode 274: Humor That Works with Andrew Tarvin Related Blog Post: How To Stop The Urgent Stuff From Overwhelming You Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen.Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | StitcherYou can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many Corporate Humorists do you know? Honestly I'd be shocked if you know any other than the one and only Andrew Tarvin. After all, he is the one that decided to create his own business cards with that title while he was working as an IT Project Manager at Procter & Gamble. From there he started adding jokes to the ends of my emails, volunteered to MC meetings he wasn't invited to, and got a nameplate for his cubicle wall.  Over his 10+ year career As the CEO of Humor That Works, Drew has helped people use humor to be more effective. He has been a part of more than 500 events for more than 70,000 people in all 50 states, 50-plus countries, 6 continents, and 1 planet (Earth). He has three books, including the best-seller Humor That Works: The Missing Skill for Success and Happiness at Work and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and FastCompany. In addition to his TedX talk being viewed more than 12 million times, he has performed in more than 1,000 shows all around the world, has appeared on VH1, WSJ Live, and - brace yourself - was a model, for one photo session, at the age of 6 years old. Enjoy learning how humor at work can help you be more effective with the hardest thing Drew found he had to manage: fellow human beings. Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn Andrew Tarvin's Website FREE Resources and Humor Assessment Looking to ignite a spark in your purpose? Book Katie for your Event  Connect with Katie on LinkedIn Follow the Podcast on Instagram

A former engineer by profession, Drew calls himself “a humor engineer”, in that he is teaching people how to get better results while having more fun. Andrew Tarvin is the CEO of Humor That Works, a leadership development company that teaches professionals how to use humor to achieve better business results. He has partnered with top organizations–including IBM, the UN, and the FBI–to solve human challenges with humor solutions. A best-selling author, Andrew has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Inc, and FastCompany, and was named a ‘Visionary Under 40' by the P&G Alumni Network. His TEDx talk on The Skill of Humor has been viewed more than ten million times, only half of which were his mother. He loves chocolate and tweeting puns. [TAKE THE HUMOR PERSONA TEST!] The Stephan Dyer Podcast is produced by Narzely Guevara and edited by Carlos Bolivar. #TheStephanDyerPodcast

Andrew Tarvin, author of Humor That Works: The Missing Skill for Success and Happiness at Work, talks about how people need to learn how to incorporate humor into their professional lives in order to be more productive and achieve better results. Tarvin wanted to write a book that was actionable, that people could read and immediately start implementing humor into their workplace. He says that people “learn skills to be effective at our jobs, but never learn the skills to actually enjoy our jobs.” The most important thing Tarvin feels is understanding your humor M.A.P. – Medium, Audience and Purpose. Tarvin stresses that in the workplace it's less about being a comedian, it's about being effective. Humor enhances positivity and, with 83 percent of Americans feeling stressed out at work, the book is about how to use humor to execute faster, communicate better and connect – or lead – further. After all, “It's less about doing what you love than loving what you do.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To achieve success and happiness in the workplace, it's not about changing what you do, but how you do it. People who use humor at work are more productive, less stressed, and happier. In our fall opener of PEO Leadership's The Way Forward Live Webcast series, we hosted a conversation with Andrew Tarvin, humor engineer, leadership expert and author of Humor That Works. The current way of working isn't actually working. 83% of Americans are stressed out at work, 55% are unsatisfied with their jobs, and 47% struggle to stay happy. Today, 18 months into this pandemic, workers are quitting their jobs in record numbers. What are you and your leadership team doing to retain, inspire and engage your people and attract great talent?The purpose of Humor That Works is to provide you with a compact, cohesive resource for understanding the ‘what', ‘why', and ‘how' of using humor at work. The goal is to make you a better leader by implementing specific strategies, you'll not only get better results, you'll also have more fun. This is a way of working that is different and effective. Choosing a humor mindset means understanding the various styles of humor and knowing which are appropriate for the workplace.In this session, Andrew Tarvin will discuss how to use humor to: Be a better leaderTo think more creativelyTo execute with excellenceTo communicate more effectivelyTo create better connections in your professional and personal life

Andrew Tarvin (or as he prefers, Drew Tarvin) is the world's first Humor Engineer teaching thousands of people at over 200 organizations, including P&G, GE, and Microsoft how to get better results while having more fun. He is a best-selling author of a couple of books (my favorite being Humor That Works), he has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and TEDx, and has delivered programs in 50 states, 18 countries, and 3 continents.  And in the spirit of the topic, he loves the color orange and is obsessed with chocolate. He and I talk about how to use humor to communicate and motivate people.

Join us for a hilarious walk into the power of laughter; for our students; for ourselves; for our souls. Andrew Tarvin is the CEO of Humor That Works, a leadership development company that teaches professionals how to use humor to achieve better business results. He has partnered with top organizations–including IBM, the UN, and the FBI–to solve human challenges with humor solutions. A best-selling author, Andrew has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Inc, and FastCompany, and was named a ‘Visionary Under 40' by the P&G Alumni Network. His TEDx talk on the skill of humor has been viewed more than nine million times, only half of which were his mother. He loves chocolate and tweeting puns. Find him at www.humorthatworks.org Or on Instagram @DrewTarvin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Andrew Tarvin was like many of us who found office life to be a little dull until he started applying his improv comedy background into the workplace. Fast forward to today and Andrew is a bestselling author, has a Tedx talk with over 10 million views and founded his own company, Humor That Works, where he helps organizations get better results while having fun at work. Hear how this humor engineer crafts a comedy routine for the workplace that won't get you fired and how it can stimulate creativity.

Join us on Wednesday, June 9th @ 6pm EST for an exciting conversation discussing humor as a skill with Andrew Tarvin, CEO of Humor That Works, a leadership development company that teaches professionals how to use humor to achieve better business results. Andrew has partnered with top organizations–including IBM, the UN, and the FBI–to solve human challenges with humor solutions. Combining his background as a project manager at Procter & Gamble with his experience as a stand-up comedian, he reverse engineers the skill of humor in a way that is practical, actionable, and gets results in the workplace. A best-selling author, Andrew has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Inc, and FastCompany, and was named a ‘Visionary Under 40' by the P&G Alumni Network. His TEDx talk on the skill of humor has been viewed more than nine million times, only half of which were his mother. He loves chocolate and tweeting puns!

It’s not a coincidence that some of the most successful leaders are funny. Balanced humor in a professional setting is how you build trust and have a significant impact. Andrew Tarvin is the Founder & CEO of Humor That Works, a well-traveled comedian, and keynote speaker. In this week’s episode, George & Andrew talk about the cross-section of humor and the workplace and tips for how to infuse comedy into your organization to work more efficiently. 

In this episode of Chasing Happiness, I and @Drew Tarvin talk about entrepreneurship, Humour, embarrassing experiences and much more! Watch this exciting episode of Chasing Happiness to find out more! If you liked this episode be sure to like and share the video. Also don't forget to subscribe to the channel! :) 0:00 Introduction 2:50 How he developed Humor 6:01 How He Became The World's First Humour Engineer 10:00 How He Shifted From A 9-5 Job to Starting A Company 14:23 What does he aim to do with Humor & On Revenue and Scaling His Company 21:31 How to develop humor as a skill? 25:51 How to make something you hate, more fun? 33:56 of the most embarrassing experiences as a humor artist 38:21 What's your vision and mission for humor that works Social handles: instagram (@thetahirdanish3) - https://www.instagram.com/thetahirdan... twitter (@thetahirdanish) - https://www.twitter.com/thetahirdanish/anchor - https://anchor.fm/TahirDanish --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tahirdanish/message

Can you learn to be funnier? Yes! Listen to the episode with Andrew Tarvin, Founder & CEO at Humor That Works, to ✔️ Learn how to apply some humor in your everyday life, ✔️ Discover what is "unleadership" and how to avoid it, ✔️ Find inspiration to make the corporate environment a little bit more fun and your work - more enjoyable, and much more! Andrew Tarvin is a speaker, trainer, author and coach who teaches people and organizations how to use humor to be more effective while having fun. He has delivered 100+ speaking and training sessions for over 10,000 people at more than 100 organizations, including Procter & Gamble, GE, General Assembly, and The Ohio State University. Andrew offers valuable insights and mentoring on a number of topics including humor in the workplace, inspirational leadership, communicating confidently, team-building, creative problem-solving, enhanced productivity, and strategic disengagement. Through his company, Humor That Works, he is working to help people find success by tapping into their natural personality, leveraging their sense of humor, and learning ways to enjoy their work more. He has also been featured in more than 50 publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and FastCompany. He has appeared on affiliates for ABC, CBS, and FOX, and has been the guest on more than 40 podcasts. Andrew's TEDX Talk has been viewed over 9 million times and is the most-watched talk on humor. Besides all that, Andrew has also performed stand-up, improv and sketch comedy in 500+ shows for more than 28,000 people, and he is obsessed with milkshakes.

‘HUMOR ENGINEER.’ Somehow those two words just don’t seem to belong together. Today Mark and Darren chat with Drew Tarvin, the world’s FIRST humor engineer, who proves (with 9.1 MILLION TEDx talk views) that IT professionals and engineers can be funny, and how improv, stand-up, rap, puns, visual humor, and structure can help us develop The Skill of Humor. Listen, laugh and learn to be unforgettable with Humor That Works!

Notas del Episodio en www.noseaspendejo.info "If a had no sense of humor, I would long ago have committed suicide". Mahatma Gandhi "Si no tuviera sentido del humor, have tiempo habria cometido suicidio". Mahatma Gandhi. En esta oportunidad una recomendación de lectura que abrirá tu mente al respecto del uso del Humor como herramienta de gestión, una guía con 501 tips agrupados en las 5 habilidades claves que una persona debe tener en el mundo de los negocios. "HUMOR THAT WORKS" de Andrew Tarvin. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/noseaspendejoproject/message

We all know laughter is the best medicine, but can it be distracting if it's in the workplace? Andrew Tarvin, keynote speaker and owner of Humor That Works, doesn’t seem to think so. Today Andrew, who is the world’s first humor engineer, joins the show share how he is teaching people how to use humor to be more effective, productive, and “awesome” in or out of the office. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/20        

Humor for Stress (0:00:00) When life gets busy, it can be hard to remember to keep life fun and enjoyable. We start to get bogged down in all the details that we forget to enjoy the journey. And sometimes the best medicine for stress really is a little laughter. Our next guest, Andrew Tarvin, is a firm believer in this idea, which is why he founded Humor That Works, a company based on teaching professionals how to incorporate humor into the workplace to achieve better business results.  Raising a Difficult Child (0:21:43) Every parent and child struggle with discipline at least once. Whether that's in the first few years with tantrums or rebellious teenage years—no child is easy. But some children can be especially difficult to deal with. It doesn't mean that we love them any less, but we want to be able to figure out the best way to help them learn and grow. For one couple, this proved to be incredibly hard when their adopted daughter was showing intense behavior issues from a young age. Here to tell us more about that experience and how we can better raise and understand our difficult children is author Paul Podolsky.   Spot the Bot (0:52:47) We've all had to click those little "I'm not a robot" boxes when using the internet. While it may seem like a ridiculous thing to clarify with your computer that you are in fact human and not a machine, it's actually quite important. Bots are used across all social media platforms, spreading misinformation and political propaganda. And while you might think you can tell real people from robots—online—it's harder than you might think. Here to share with us his advice on how we can spot bots on social media is media forensic expert Darren Linvill.   Mini Book Club: Bullying Books (1:12:57) Rachel Wadham, of BYU Radio's Worlds Awaiting, talks with Lisa and Richie about the best books that teach kids about bullying.   Halloween Costume Ideas (1:27:22) The beauty of Halloween is that you can dress up as much or as little as you want and have a blast either way. And now more than ever, despite the fact that we won't be going to any big gatherings, we deserve to dress up, celebrate and have fun! But we are now only two days away from Halloween. So, for those of you who have procrastinated, it's time to start thinking of last-minute costumes. To help us out we invited fashion designer, celebrity stylist and Lisa's sister—Amanda Valentine.

Andrew Tarvin is the world's first Humor Engineer teaching people how to get better results while having more fun. As a speaker, he has delivered more than 500 talks in front of 35,000+ people. As an author, he has written three best-selling books, including Humor That Works: The Missing Skill for Success and Happiness at Work. As a thought leader, he has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and FastCompany. He has been the guest on more than 40 podcasts, has a social reach of more than 25,000 followers, and his TEDx talk has been viewed over 7 million times. To connect with him further online you can find him at https://drewtarvin.com and also @drewtarvin everywhere on social media.  Also (as mentioned in the podcast), check out https://humorthatworks.com

Andrew Tarvin is the Founder and CEO of Humor That Works, teaching professionals how to use humor to achieve better business results.  We discuss: Comedy equals tragedy plus time [1:53] Stress is not a bad thing when dealt with humor [2:41] How engineers could be funny as well [4:00] A humor map that helps you strategize laughter as a business tool [6:20] How to use humor to strengthen your network [7:30] Why it’s important to understand the different styles of humor [9:23] Curating humor breaks for greater efficiency at work [10:26] Laughter as a way to get people on the same side together [12:49] What tracking and rating managers’ humor could improve at work [13:56] Why you should start your town hall meetings with knock-knock jokes [17:39] Elevating humor as a vital skill to learn [19:48] Andrew has partnered with leading organizations including IBM, the UN, and the FBI to solve human challenges with humor solutions. A best-selling author, Andrew has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and FastCompany, and was named a Visionary Under 40 by the P&G Alumni Network. His TEDx talk on the skill of humor has been viewed more than six million times, only half of which were his mother. Learn more about Andrew at  https://www.humorthatworks.com (https://www.humorthatworks.com/) . Brief Description of Gift A 7-day humor challenge URL for Free Gift https://www.humorthatworks.com (https://www.humorthatworks.com/) Thank You to Our Sponsor: SiteHub www.smashingtheplateau.com/sitehub (http://www.smashingtheplateau.com/sitehub)

Laughter makes most things better, especially work. Even if we don't invite co-workers into our personal lives, work is always more satisfying when we are comfortable enough to joke around with our colleagues. On the surface this seems simple, but there's actually a lot going on here, and Drew Tarvin wants to talk about it.Humor helps us get more and better work done. And the good news is you don't need to be an innately hilarious person to use humor to have better working relationships, more memorable presentations, and more effective meetings. Drew Tarvin is a Humor Engineer and the founder of Humor That Works. In this episode of Work Like a Human, Drew shares his personal journey from engineering to stand-up comedy to humor consulting. He talks about the research behind why humor is so effective. And he lays out a simple three-part framework anyone can use to gain all the benefits of humor at work. This means you'll work more like a human!

Who says reaching for your goals has to suck the life out of you? Guest, Andrew Tarvin, believes that you can still have fun while getting better results. In this interview, he talks to Dr. Diane Hamilton about the importance of humor in our daily lives. As the world’s first humor engineer and the author of Humor That Works, Andrew has been improving workplaces with an increase in productivity and creativity and a decrease in employee turnover and stress by using humor as a tool. He shares to us the different ways of using humor at work, identifying where to draw the line, and utilizing improvisation. On the downside of humor, Andrew then talks about its prevailing gender bias and gives some pointers on how to fight that. In a world where a work-life balance has become increasingly difficult to attain, why not make your workplace feel less unbearable and more motivating? A little, if not a lot, of humor can go a long way. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Take The Lead community today:DrDianeHamilton.comDr. Diane Hamilton FacebookDr. Diane Hamilton TwitterDr. Diane Hamilton LinkedInDr. Diane Hamilton YouTubeDr. Diane Hamilton Instagram

How do you manage the stress of working 90,000 hours in a lifetime? In this episode, Pitch Whisperer, John Livesay, shares more than a few laughs with Humor That Works author, Humor Engineer, speaker, and facilitator, Andrew Tarvin. Andrew reveals how being forced to join an improv comedy group started it all. He teaches us the value of humor in the workplace to increase satisfaction, engagement, and manage stress. Andrew also lets you in on the secret of humor MAP, how you can be a humor curator, and how you can communicate in a way that people will listen and respond to, and have fun with at work.Wanna Host Your Own Podcast?Click here to see how my friends at Brandcasting You can helpGet your FREE Sneak Peek of John's new book Better Selling Through Storytellinghttp://sellingsecretsforfunding.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=655c123123cd21ff7a24d914e&id=6f12bc74af John Livesay, The Pitch Whisperer Share The ShowDid you enjoy the show? I'd love it if you subscribed today and left us a 5-star review!Click this linkClick on the ‘Subscribe' button below the artworkGo to the ‘Ratings and Reviews' sectionClick on ‘Write a Review'Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join The Successful Pitch community today:JohnLivesay.comJohn Livesay FacebookJohn Livesay TwitterJohn Livesay LinkedInJohn Livesay YouTube

How do you manage the stress of working 90,000 hours in a lifetime? In this episode, Pitch Whisperer, John Livesay, shares more than a few laughs with Humor That Works author, Humor Engineer, speaker, and facilitator, Andrew Tarvin. Andrew reveals how being forced to join an improv comedy group started it all. He teaches us the value of humor in the workplace to increase satisfaction, engagement, and manage stress. Andrew also lets you in on the secret of humor MAP, how you can be a humor curator, and how you can communicate in a way that people will listen and respond to, and have fun with at work. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Successful Pitch community today: JohnLivesay.com John Livesay Facebook John Livesay Twitter John Livesay LinkedIn John Livesay YouTube

Hello and welcome to episode forty-three of The Presentation Boss Podcast. Way back in episode three, this guy got a mention and Kate has been following his work for years and years. Thomas too wanted Andrew Tarvin on this podcast to share his unique perspective on adding humour into any and every presentation. Kate and Thomas sat down for a fascinating chat which of course includes a lot of laughs along the way! About Our Guest Andrew Tarvin is the founder and CEO of Humor That Works, a consultancy that strategically leverages humour for better business results. He has partnered with some of the worlds leading organisations including Microsoft, United Nations and the FBI to solve human challenges with humour solutions. Andrew is a best-selling author, has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and Forbes and was named a visionary under 40 by the P&G Alumni Network. His TEDx Talk on ‘The Skill of Humor' has been viewed more than six million times, only half of which were his mother. He loves puns and chocolate. What You'll Learn• Whether humour and seriousness are mutually exclusive• The difference between comedy and humour• How having a go at stand-up can benefit your presentations, even if you don't want to be funny• Exactly the difference between effective and efficient, and which is better for communication• The ‘MAP Method' for building humour into a presentation• Exactly where to start with adding humour into your presentations• Why you should be collecting humorous material always Mentioned In The Show• Andrew's website: Humor That Works• Phil M Jones, Exactly How To Sell• Ian Altman, Same Side Selling• Michael Port's Podcast, Steal the Show Resources and Links • Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au • The Presentation Boss Podcast: https://presentationboss.com.au/podcast/ • Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/ • Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/ • Presentation Boss on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/presentationboss/ • Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss

Humor that Works with Andrew Tarvin

In this episode, Kevin interviews the Humor Engineer and Speaker, Andrew Tarvin. Andrew is the founder of Humor That Works, He loves math growing up and made a career in Engineering. Let’s dive into his journey on how he evolved from an engineer into a successful comedian and speaker that he is today. Things you will learn in this episode: Andrew's Origin Story - From Engineer To Comedian (3:01) Learning the right behaviors to get better at what you do (5:34) Andrew's Improv Days (8:30) Andrew's Collge Life and Early Career (10:55) The Founding of Humor That Works (13:50) How a Dream Job is supposed to feel (15:57)   The Transition of Going After Your Dream Job (17:59) Andrew's View on being "All In" (21:46) "What's the worst that could happen?" "What will I regret more not doing?" "How to make a cooler story?" Andrew Weighs In on Failure and Success (27:54) Andrew's Most Awkward Moment on Stage (31:15) The Context behind "If You Do What You Love, You'll Never Work a Day In Your Life" (33:45) Lightning Segment (37:54)   Tweetable Quotes:
   "Humor is a Skill. It's Something that Can be learned" - Andrew Tarvin "If you are in a good organization. You have the ability to shape what you want to do." - Andrew Tarvin "You can be all in while still doing something else, as long as that thing is in service to the main thing." - Andrew Tarvin “Realize that sleeping on a futon when you're 30 is not the worst thing. You know what's worse, sleeping in a king bed next to a wife you're not really in love with but for some reason, you married, and you got a couple of kids, and you got a job you hate. You'll be laying there fantasizing about sleeping on a futon. There's no risk when you go after a dream. There's a tremendous amount to the risk of playing it safe.” - Bill Burr Resources mentioned in the episode: Humor That Works: The Missing Skill for Success and Happiness at Work You can connect with Andrew on his social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. You can also visit Andrew’s website at humorthatworks.com to know more. He’d love to connect with you. Share this podcast with your social media followers using this link or listen to any of the past episodes for free here! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode.    You will also love our other podcast episodes  013: Framework Friday - You Are A Reflection Of The 5 People You Spend Your Time With 014: Getting Comfortable with The Worst-Case Scenario with Dorothy Illson

The average person will work 90,000 hours in their lifetime. That’s far too much time not to enjoy what we do, and considering 55% of Americans are unsatisfied with their jobs, something’s wrong. Learn how humor helps you get better results while having more fun. Andrew Tarvin shares some of the secrets within his new book Humor That Works, and how you can incorporate it into your life to be more happy. Visit Michaela on Instagram #AndrewTarvin #mentalhealth #beyou #happiness #laughter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyoufindhappy/message

Are you funny? Most people aren't overly funny but humor is something you can learn as a skill and use to make better connections, to stand out & to deliver a message that people pay attention to. In this episode, I'm talking to Drew Tarvin, author of Humor That Works. Drew shares great ideas that you can use! Find out more about Drew's book at https://drewtarvin.com/, on Twitter @drewtarvin and his Ted Talk at https://www.humorthatworks.com/how-to/the-skill-of-humor-tedx-talk/

Today's guest is the world's first Humor Engineer, teaching people how to get better results while using humor and having more fun. While working in the corporate world, he observed how using humor at work helped him be more effective with the hardest thing he had to manage: fellow human beings. He discovered that research shows that people who use humor well get promoted, make more money, are more productive, and enjoy their work more. He left the corporate position and started his own company, Humor That Works. He has worked with thousands of people at over 250 organizations, including P&G, Microsoft, and the International Association of Canine Professionals. He is a best-selling author, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and FastCompany, and his TEDx talk on humor has been viewed more than 4 million times. Please join me in welcoming Andrew Tarvin. In this episode we discuss: his thoughts on leadership: “Leadership is not a position or title you have but rather an attitude in action. It's you actually out there doing something.” how he got into improv. his analytical and conscious process for moving away from PNG and into his own business. his three steps for having a conversation with anyone. how he follows up with people to keep relationships strong. the tools he has gained for being an introvert who enjoys connecting to other people. Listen, subscribe and read show notes at www.OnTheSchmooze.com - episode 161

How do we best use humor or as we spell it in the UK ‘humour' to enhance success in our work? My guest Andrew Tarvin describes himself as the world's first humor engineer, teaching people how to get better results while having more fun. Through his company, Humor That Works, Drew has worked with more than 35,000 people at over 250 organizations, including Microsoft and the FBI. He is a best-selling author; has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Fast Company; and his TEDx talk has been viewed more than 4 million times. Join us to find out how you can bring this engaging skill into your work and elevate your success.

Andrew Tarvin is the world's first Humor Engineer teaching people how to get better results while having more fun. He has worked with 35,000+ people at 250+ organizations, including Microsoft, the FBI, and the International Association of Canine Professionals. He is a best-selling author, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and FastCompany, and his TEDx talk has been viewed over 4 million times. He has delivered programs in 50 states, 20 countries, and 1 Planet (Earth). He loves the color orange and is obsessed with chocolate.   Drew talks to David about how he utilizes humor towards his business, what roadblocks he came across, and how it has expanded his clientele as opposed to restricting him in one box!

  Andrew Tarvin LOVES Improvisational Comedy. He started the 8th Floor Improv Group while attending THE Ohio State University in 2004. That group started in Stradley Hall is still together 11 years later. The names and faces may change, but the shows go on. After college, he took a calculated risk and worked as an engineer for Proctor and Gamble (who coincidentally managed to contain comedian Greg Warren for a few years before he broke free). Although that job was a great experience, he couldn't put his love for comedy on the back burner forever. Flash forward to New York City where Andrew now calls home. His focus now has shifted to Humor That Works. He has done the research and dug up the data to show businesses the value of humor. He communicates to companies the return on investment levity in the workplace can provide. He's given a Tedx Talk, Performed in Norway, and written a book. Listen in as he describes how he did all of this while looking like a 15-year old boy and sounding like a 13-year old girl. We discuss: How he started the Improv Group Why he thinks Improv is easier than Satnd-up How he helps organizations use Humor to increase the bottom line How he prepared for his Tedx Talk What high school kids are doing now that we both wish we did A tip for new Improv players to get more in the moment A tip for creating comedy And much more. Check out Andrew in any of the many ways below. Web Site http://www.humorthatworks.com TWITTER https://twitter.com/humorthatworks Book: http://www.amazon.com/Humor-That-Works-Increase-Productivity/dp/0984889760 TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iFCm5ZokBI If you enjoy this PODCAST please subscribe in iTunes or STITCHER and leave a comment and ranking. == You can contact us anytime in regards to these announcements at mailto:SchoolOfLaughs@gmail.com Guest Blog Posts If you are blogging about your comedy journey or have written articles about your experience we'd love to share them. Send a link to the post and any other info you would like us to know and I'll consider posting it and promoting from our site. Sponsor An Episode Do you have something you' like to promote? A new CD, big show, or your very own podcast? Contact us for sponsorship options. You can promote on one or multiple episodes. Fix a Joke We want to help as many comics as possible. If you have a short joke (100 words or less) that you would like some feedback on please send it in! You can email the joke written out or send us an audio clip, or even a link to a YouTube video. We will get it on the show and get feedback for you, give out your web site and / or twitter handle to help you get your name out there. Our show is PG so please take that into consideration when selecting a joke. Better yet, subscribe to the bi-monthly School of Laughs “Insider Tips” email and get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. It's fast, free useful and fun. Email: SchoolOfLaughs@gmail.com and put “insider tip sheet” in the subject header. I'll make sure you get the official tip sheet and I promise to keep your email anonymous and spam free. @SCHOOLOFLAUGHS  on Twitter