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We extremely enjoyed the workshop, and left that afternoon relaxed and intrigued by the perspective we saw on the issue, from which we didn’t look before. It unleashes creativity, confidence, and improves selfperception.

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Reasons to book Dr Vanessa Marcie

Benefit from the international speaking experience of Dr. Vanessa Marcie, who has delivered transformative keynotes to global enterprises spanning multiple industries.
Experience firsthand the expertise of a pioneering figure in the field of humor and leadership, and discover how laughter can revolutionize your approach to leadership and teamwork.
Leverage the insights of a thought leader whose work has been published in the Financial Times and who is a contributor to the French Harvard Business Review.

Unlock the transformative potential of humor-driven leadership with Dr. Vanessa Marcie, an internationally acclaimed speaker, trainer, and coach. As the founder of Leading With Humour, her innovative consulting firm has empowered executives worldwide to harness the power of humor, fostering dynamic organizational change and driving unprecedented success. Join the ranks of industry giants like Unilever and LinkedIn in experiencing her groundbreaking keynotes that bridge entertainment, business, and academia, revolutionizing corporate culture one laugh at a time.

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Keynote topic by Dr Vanessa Marcie: Humour, a Leader Superpower

Today, interpersonal skills are essential to our personal and professional success. In the workplace, we are increasingly encouraged to improve our ability to manage relationships wisely and with empathy.

Organisational humour is an underestimated and underused asset that can have a huge impact on transforming organisational culture and on how employees can work better together.

Key takeaways:

How to be 12% more productive through to humour.

What science has discovered about different types of humour.

5 essential skills to lead with humour.

This can be delivered both as a keynote and workshop.

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Keynote topic by Dr Vanessa Marcie: Innovate with Humour

Innovation rarely thrives in overly serious environments. Today in business we are increasingly required to promote innovation and creatively solve problems. But to express their creativity, employees must have the freedom and psychological security to share their ideas.

For an organisation to be innovative, there must be a culture that supports innovation and divergent thinking. Humour empowers those processes.

Key takeaways:

Why humour is a natural stimulus for innovation.

Design Thinking through humour.

4 keys to support an innovative culture.

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Keynote topic by Dr Vanessa Marcie: The Benefits of Laughter

Laughter has immense healing power. It is a personal development tool that can profoundly change both body and mind. In this session, you will discover the 5 secrets to laughing for no reason.

Key takeaways:

Understand the benefits of laughter yoga.

Learn how to laugh even if you don’t feel like it.

Practice Basic Laughter yoga exercises.

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Keynote topic by Dr Vanessa Marcie: Building Resilience through Humour

Research has shown that resilience is a learned ability that you can build, like humour. When you find yourself facing unwelcome change, having someone tell you to look for the humour in your situation may be the last thing you want to hear, but it may be just what you need to hear.

Learn how humour gives you the ability to avoid feeling of negativity and helplessness so you're better able to see what need to be done to move forward.

Key takeaways:

Discover why we need humour more than ever.

Understand how resilience is built through humour.

Learn the top strategies to start building resilience.

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Keynote topic by Dr Vanessa Marcie: The Science of Fun: Creating a Culture No One Wants to Leave

In the talent war, fun is the new competitive weapon. Data support the notion that all companies should strive to make work more fun for employees. And the benefits to companies are substantial. In this session, we focus on how to create a fun work environment.

Key takeaways:

Discover why we need more fun at work.

Learn how to build a fun work culture.

Understand the science of having fun at work.

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Keynote topic by Dr Vanessa Marcie: But it's just a joke! Inclusion/Exclusion through humor

Do you want your company to achieve greater productivity, profit and staff morale while tackling diversity issues? Today, the key to personal and professional success lies in our interpersonal skills and our capacity to handle relationships judiciously and empathetically.

In this session, we focus on how humour is a powerful leadership tool for diversity and give solutions to improve inclusion and positive interactions in the workplace.

Key takeaways:

Discover how Gender, Diversity and Humour are linked.

Rethink (in)equality in the workplace.

Harness the power of humour to become a better and more inclusive leader.

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Keynote topic by Dr Vanessa Marcie: Humour, the key to positive feedback

Giving feedback can be a tricky process. On the one hand, it is important to be honest and direct so that your interlocutor can learn and progress. On the other hand, you don't want to come across as overly critical or harsh. One way to lighten the mood and make the feedback process more enjoyable for both parties is to use humour.

In this session, we'll explore how to effectively use humour to give better feedback.

Key takeaways:

Understand the benefits and risks of using humour in feedback.

Develop skills in the effective use of humour in feedback situations.

Learn how to give and receive feedback in a positive and engaging way.

This can be delivered both as a keynote and workshop.

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Keynote topic by Dr Vanessa Marcie: The Rise of Eco-Humour

Environmental issues are among the most significant challenges of the 21 st century. However, communicating this message does not always require a serious tone. Initiating a conversation about the environment can induce anxiety, and the message often struggles to resonate. Humour can capture attention. It is increasingly recognised as an innovative and out-of-the box approach to foster a space of shared understanding and possibility. While many forces in the world polarise and divide us, one thing can unite us: laughter.

Key takeaways:

Why humour is a secret weapon in the fight against environmental issues.

The impact of humour in promoting new ways of thinking and acting.

Enhancing your eco-communication strategies with humour.

This can be delivered both as a keynote and workshop.

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Keynote topic by Dr Vanessa Marcie: Managing conflicts with humour

Conflicts are an inevitable part of any kind of relationship. Managing conflicts by approaching them with humour not only allows for resolving disagreements but also strengthens relationships. When conflict arises, humour can immediately reduce tension and anger by reframing the issue and putting the situation into perspective.

In this session, we focus on how humour can be an effective tool in conflict management.

Key takeaways:

Discover the humour's functions in conflicts.

Understand how and when to use humour in conflicts.

Learn the best strategies to ease conflicts with humour.

This can be delivered both as a keynote and workshop.

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Keynote topic by Dr Vanessa Marcie: Humour, Your Meetings’ Secret Weapon (virtual or not)

The first thing that comes to mind when we think of meetings is boredom. Many would agree that meetings are stressful and a waste of time; But this is not an obligation. What if you could add just one element to your meetings that would stimulate learning, attention, confidence, energy, adaptability, memory, collaboration and optimism; reduce fear, stress and resistance to change; and help create safer and more inclusive teams even remotely?

Key takeaways:

Discover the benefits of using humour in meetings.

Understand how to use humour successfully in virtual / face-to-face meetings.

Learn the top strategies to run engaging meetings.

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Keynote topic by Dr Vanessa Marcie: Stand out from the crowd, network with humour

People who learn to network successfully are prized in the job market. Networking is not only about building relationships but leaving every interaction with the other person thinking ‘What an interesting person!’. Your sense of humour can make you memorable. But is it working at its best for social situations where you need to interact with guests you don't know? Fortunately, we can learn how to use humour to build real connections in a networking context.

Key takeaways:

Understand how to feel comfortable “working a room”.

Discover how to interact with guests who have nothing in common with you.

Learn the top strategies to create meaningful connections.

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Customer Reviews

Ashraf Shouaib Investment Professional

Vanessa is engaging, enthusiastic, and incredibly competent, in addition to being a gifted speaker. She can bring together a room (and a Zoom) full of strangers to help them connect through humour - it's a real talent. I cannot recommend Vanessa enough, she is great. Feel free to contact me for a reference!

Simone Robinson DG The Oakridge Centre

I thoroughly enjoyed the “Humour and Leadership” training run by Vanessa and would gladly recommend it to others. It was insightful to learn about the types of humour and in which circumstances these are most impactful. I found the exercises quite effective. While simple, they help to break the fear of a “feeling that I look stupid” and develop the ability to use humour/make a joke to get out of the most uncomfortable situations.

Anar Kubekpayeva Senior Manager, Capital Market

It has been fun; it has been interactive. I think it is a really good way to get people to throw away some of their inhibitions. It is an excellent workshop and a nice icebreaker. I’m very interested to use it in my job for the perspective of making people comfortable with failure.

Philina Toiny Principal, Capgemini Invent

I highly recommend Vanessa's conference on 'using humour to assert one's leadership in business.' Full buy-in from our employees on the topic, as well as on the quality of the presentation and the discussions we had. Thank you!

Pauline Grenier Talent & Performance management, Atos

I couldn’t recommend this session highly enough. Everyone who attended the training gave such great feedback as the session was interactive and extremely interesting. Fantastic session – thank you!

Georgina Toft Project Manager, IHS MARKIT

Once in a while, someone stumbles on something truly novel, and I believe this is what you have done Dr Vanessa Marcié. Humour is a mighty tool, and it is interesting to see how it can be intentionally and strategically leverage for leadership, management and business.

Ayobami Olunloyo Head of Trading, Sales, Sky

Dr Vanessa Marcie

The Power of Humor

Dr. Vanessa Marcie is an expert on Humour and Leadership and the founder of Leading With Humour, an innovative consulting firm that helps executives harness the power of humour. She is an international speaker, trainer, coach, and a pioneer of theories of change through humour. Vanessa bridges entertainment, business, and academia.

Booking Dr. Vanessa Marcie for your event isn’t just about bringing in a speaker; it’s about igniting a spark of innovation within your organization. Her keynotes go beyond mere entertainment; they provide practical tools and strategies for leveraging humor in leadership and fostering a culture of positivity and collaboration. Whether you’re facing organizational challenges or simply seeking to reinvigorate your team’s spirit, Dr. Vanessa Marcie offers insights that are as actionable as they are inspiring.

As a pioneer in the field of humor-driven leadership, Dr. Vanessa Marcie brings a wealth of experience to the table. Having worked with industry titans such as Unilever, LinkedIn, and Orange, her expertise is trusted by some of the world’s most successful organizations. From boardrooms to comedy clubs, Dr. Vanessa bridges the gap between entertainment and business, proving that laughter isn’t just good for the soul—it’s good for the bottom line.

So, if you’re ready to revolutionize your approach to leadership and unlock the full potential of your team, it’s time to book Dr. Vanessa Marcie for your event. Prepare to be inspired, entertained, and transformed as Dr. Vanessa takes you on a journey to discover the power of humor in driving organizational success