Tim Gard
Humorist and Authority on Stress Reduction Through Humor
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Tim Gard, CSP, nationally recognized humorist and authority on stress reduction through humor, has taught thousands to unlock the power of their own "Comic Vision," improving their relationships and turning adversity to their advantage. Tim has traveled both nationally and internationally for the past decade, providing his fast-paced, entertaining and informative good-humor seminars to more than 100 groups annually. In fact, his friends in Denver say they have more sightings of Elvis than they do of Tim!
Tim blends his unique experiences as a student, U.S. sailor, state welfare worker/investigator, federal employee, salesman, factory worker and small business owner into a dynamic, hilarious, good humor program you have to see! Tim's presentations are bursting with interesting and useful information that will help you handle stress in a positive manner, and his "unusual props" drive home the message, making it even more memorable. You haven't lived until you've seen his "Noseflute Concerto."
Developing a Comic Vision
This fast paced, laughter-filled presentation is Tim's most popular program. Tim uses his favorite props and funniest stories to teach the audience how and why they should choose to harness laughter to avoid stress. Discover ideas for desk toys and stress busters at work and get a chance to play in Tim's famous noseflute band. Tim will reveal four steps to overcoming stress through laughter and participants will also learn ways to balance unavoidable stress, and how to use humor as a skill.
Laughter Becomes You
Builds on the foundation provided in "Developing a Comic Vision." This seminar includes more Comic Vision stress busters, teaches how to distinguish between good and bad humor, details the physical and emotional benefits of laughter, and enables you to use good humor at work. Harness laughter to overcome individual situational stress factors by finding the humor in change, developing and implementing a humor plan at work, and much more!
Leadership: the Tao of Humor
Although most everyone will agree how very powerful humor can be at work, misused, humor can have an equally damaging effect. In this laughter filled class discover how humor can be your most useful tool in dealing with the challenges of an ever changing workplace. Learn what’s appropriate and what’s not and how to always make the “farce” be with you. This class provides valuable insight on how to use humor as a skill to create a more productive working climate, enhance morale, relieve stress, build better relationships and improve your effectiveness as a leader.
Tim’s unique use of toys and props make him one of the most popular and original humorists on the platform today. They’re fun, funny but most importantly serve as visual reminders to act and not react to life’s inconveniences. Tim’s diverse background gives him a unique perspective from which to draw on his natural comedic gifts. From Singapore to Sioux City he has been connecting and cracking ‘em up professionally since 1994.
This fast paced, laughter-filled presentation is Tim's most popular program. Tim uses his favorite props and funniest stories to teach the audience how and why they should choose to harness laughter to avoid stress. Discover ideas for desk toys and stress busters at work and get a chance to play in Tim's famous noseflute band. Tim will reveal four steps to overcoming stress through laughter and participants will also learn ways to balance unavoidable stress, and how to use humor as a skill.
Laughter Becomes You
Builds on the foundation provided in "Developing a Comic Vision." This seminar includes more Comic Vision stress busters, teaches how to distinguish between good and bad humor, details the physical and emotional benefits of laughter, and enables you to use good humor at work. Harness laughter to overcome individual situational stress factors by finding the humor in change, developing and implementing a humor plan at work, and much more!
Leadership: the Tao of Humor
Although most everyone will agree how very powerful humor can be at work, misused, humor can have an equally damaging effect. In this laughter filled class discover how humor can be your most useful tool in dealing with the challenges of an ever changing workplace. Learn what’s appropriate and what’s not and how to always make the “farce” be with you. This class provides valuable insight on how to use humor as a skill to create a more productive working climate, enhance morale, relieve stress, build better relationships and improve your effectiveness as a leader.
Tim’s unique use of toys and props make him one of the most popular and original humorists on the platform today. They’re fun, funny but most importantly serve as visual reminders to act and not react to life’s inconveniences. Tim’s diverse background gives him a unique perspective from which to draw on his natural comedic gifts. From Singapore to Sioux City he has been connecting and cracking ‘em up professionally since 1994.
"We would like to thank you for coming to PacifiCare. You have given us a new way to deal with stress at work. The next day there were several people in the department that were using their nose flutes. To this day the crown is still being worn. I have noticed that there are family pictures hanging in their cubicles, and the day after the event Paul sent out jokes over E-mail. We have used your video for several staff meetings. Now we have passed your video on to other departments and the feedback we are getting is good. We have also witnessed people kicking their chairs at the end of the day and asking them to "stay." Paul Miller plans to do an event annually, so we will keep you in mind. We really enjoyed having you here. To this day I hear our staff members talking about you to others."
PacifiCare® Health Systems
"Let me congratulate you on making one of the finest presentations that members of our staff have ever had the privilege of hearing. I thought the applause would go on forever. During, immediately after, and continually since our annual staff meeting last Friday, I have heard nothing but praise for your presentation. Obviously your Comic Vision has helped us all see better what is most important and how to improve our work environment and our work productivity.
Here are just a few of the comments from our staff:
"I laughed until the tears welled up in my eyes!"
"I can't imagine a better presentation."
"Although I have attended Tim's sessions before, I still thoroughly enjoyed this presentation. He demonstrates that classic comic timing that make you want to see him over and over again."
"It was so wonderful to feel so good about ourselves. Tim made me feel happy about myself and my work."
Your ideas are ingenious, and I want to thank you sincerely for sharing them with us. We look forward to having you back again and I am confident the staff will be eager to have you "back by popular demand."
United States General Accounting Office
US Bank
Wells Fargo
United Airlines
Sysco Foods
Westin Hotels
US West
Coors
IBM
Frito Lay
Wells Fargo
United Airlines
Sysco Foods
Westin Hotels
US West
Coors
IBM
Frito Lay