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Wellness Speaker...David Michael |
For years now research has shown that laughter has incredible effects
on the human immune system. Among many health institutions both Johns
Hopkins and the Mayo clinic have done studies that have revealed the
healing effects of laughter that include reduced stress ,increased
productivity and creativity as well as increased memory and learning.
Really its no joke! Being a comedian I have never under estimated these
effects on a audience. Over the years after shows some members of the
audience are so moved that they want to share their feelings and
personal stories with the comedian or comedians who performed. I can
recount many stories from audience members who just want to say "thank
you" or "I needed that" and then they would go on to tell me some of
the most inspiring stories about loss,tragedy ,incredible stress and
everyday human troubles that we all at some point have to deal with. As a
comedian I have been hugged,kissed,squeezed,given drinks,
dinner,invited to homes,marriage proposals and in some cases a shoulder
to cry on. From my experience I can actually see the powerful effects of
laughter up close.
In today's corporate world, the stress seems to be over whelming with
downsizing,layoffs,mergers,and a shrinking work force. Employees seem to
be facing an uphill battle for wellness and sanity. I honestly believe
more and more companies are in need of some enlightenment. For most of
my corporate career as a comedian I have been mostly used as entertainer
and speaker and as an emcee for larger events . In the last ten years a
slow change has taken place. More and more of my clients have been
inquiring about the possibility of using me as a wellness tool.
Considering how powerful laughter is ... its something that has grown
and taken on a life of its own. When I speak about my new book I always
point out that when you use humor in your presentation the audience
will have a higher tendency to retain your message. But when I am
featured as a wellness speaker the only objective I have is for
everybody to laugh and have a good time. What's that! You mean your
going to have a presentation for your employees in the middle of the
work day and all they have to do is laugh and have a good time ! The
anticipation of getting a break in the middle of the work day is sweet
enough but when you add the fact that there will be nothing to learn or
remember ...well now you've got something my friend. Can you imagine
your employees all laughing at the same time or leaving a meeting all
with a smile on their face ! And if that's not appealing enough think
of the stress relief and increased productivity your company as well as
the bonding between management and employees that will benefit from this
wellness activity. So with all the sharing that is done with all of
social media in business today why don't we share something that is as
old as the hills and has the natural healing effects of a modern day
fountain of youth! . If this trend continues to grow the jokes of the
future might start something like this....a CEO,a manager and an
employee all walk into a meeting...an hour later they walk out laughing
....together.
David's new book features a professional comedian's inside techniques
for effective public speaking. The techniques David reveals are so
powerful that comedy purists believe it's cheating!
Along with translating his
experience for use in public and corporate speaking, David shares his
experiences and advice he's
received from the likes of Jay Leno, Drew Carey, Dennis Miller, Howie
Mandel and more.
Check out more at David Michael's blog and website: www.DavidMichaelLive.com
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