Motivational Humor from the Motivational Smart Ass!

Recently I had the pleasure of meeting with an improv group where I shared with them some of my experiences both as an improv comedy performer/director/group manager and as a professional speaker. I am not going to share the specifics of their situation, but I made a note of some of the random ideas that …

Here’s a clip from a funny motivational keynote speech I did recently:

The clip starts with a demonstration of the improv comedy game, “Ding!” Then I explain how life is the ultimate improvisation and just when you think you have it figured …

Breaking News!

I was recently interviewed on the Fox 43 Morning show!

Two thoughts:

Yes, I know that after they welcome me, I turn right around and say “welcome” back. That made no sense. But after that, things were smooth sailing…
Clearly, I am …

Someone recently asked me why I like improv. I rattled off my standard answer of “it’s so much fun!” But afterward, I started giving the question more thought. Here then, are 5 things I came …

I believe that everyone should learn and practice improv comedy. (yes, that means you!). However, I am fully aware that if you are at an improv comedy show there is a much greater chance that you are in the audience than on the stage.

Though …

In many of the posts on this blog, I refer to “the step by step process to improvising with anything.” If you have seen me speak, then you are probably familiar with what that process is. If not, you may be confused. Here then, I lay out the entire process for you:

When Ding! Happens …

GrodiningDefinition: To flat out deny someone by saying “no,” offering little or no explanation or alternativeEtymology: I don’t know what etymology exactly means, only that it has nothing to do with bugs. So I will say that this term comes from a bit part …

Here’s an article about an eight year study of 100,000 women that reports that the women who were optimists had a lower general death rate and a 30% power death rate from heart disease.The researchers didn’t know the exact cause, but there is …

(This is from my Improvised Musings E-Zine. Sign up for it now and get the MP3: “How to Think Quick” Free!!)What does almost getting sideswiped in a parking lot have to do with the concept of Yin and Yang and your success? …

You know what I hate? Receiving voicemails that simply say, “Hi, this is so and so, call me back.” Click.What’s up with that?!?! I hate it!! Ding!Give me some info! Why are you calling? What do you want to talk about? …