Speaker Programs
If Laughter is Healthy, Why Aren't We All OK?
We all need to laugh at work. But is it okay to laugh at work? And about work? High profile incidents like the Will Smith slap and the Dave Chapelle Netflix controversy have the corporate ...more
We all need to laugh at work. But is it okay to laugh
at work? And about work? High profile incidents like
the Will Smith slap and the Dave Chapelle Netflix
controversy have the corporate world talking about
the role of humor in the workplace and the definition
of “funny.” What Gen X finds uproarious, Gen Z might
find “offensive” or “inappropriate” Who is correct? In
a hilarious yet thought provoking presentation,
renowned business humorist and award-winning
Chicago Tribune humor columnist Greg Schwem
challenges his audience to realize that curtailing
humor in the workplace also stifles creativity,
teamwork and employee wellness. For those who say,
“we aren’t a funny company” or “this isn’t a good
time for us to be laughing,” Greg disagrees. Using real
world examples, Greg explores how companies have
increased sales and overcome negative publicity
through humor. Unlike speakers who dub themselves
“humor experts,” yet provide no answers, Greg, a 30-
year standup comedy veteran, offers suggestions for
how to navigate this slippery slope while laughing the
entire time. ...less
Work, Laugh, Repeat
Perfect for any group that needs a humorous break from the serious side of business. In spite of its therapeutic qualities, laughter is often absent from the business environment. Greg shows it is possible to ...more
Perfect for any group that needs a humorous break from the serious side of business. In spite of its therapeutic qualities, laughter is often absent from the business environment. Greg shows it is possible to laugh at work and about work. Audience members will put down their iPads and Blackberries and laugh along with Greg as he good-naturedly discusses topics such as Smart Phone abuse, social network overload, never-ending conference calls, "frequently" asked questions, and home office workers. His preparation includes company web site research, phone conferences and maybe even a personal visit! ...less
Rock, Roll, & Laugh Your Way to the Top!
Greg Schwem knows a thing or two about rock and roll. As a comedian who has opened concerts for stars ranging from Keith Urban, to Celine Dion, to Enrique Iglesias to (wait for it) KC ...more
Greg Schwem knows a thing or two about rock and roll. As a comedian who has opened concerts for stars ranging from Keith Urban, to Celine Dion, to Enrique Iglesias to (wait for it) KC And the Sunshine Band, Greg has seen how rock and roll is really a business. Like your business. In short? Every company and employee has "rock star" potential. Greg shows you how to achieve that potential in a presentation that combines hilarious comedy, live concert footage and a musical soundtrack featuring everything from classic rock to country to Lollapalooza. Topics include "Why Every Office Needs a Keith Richards," "Are you Team Taylor or Team Kanye?," and "Don't Let Your Company Become a Country Song." Rock on! ...less
Meeting emcee/video host
A good emcee needs to multitask. He must keep the event moving, be adept at improvisation and work efficiently with all participants onstage. Greg Schwem has hosted everything from a one-hour awards ceremony for 200 ...more
A good emcee needs to multitask. He must keep the event moving, be adept at improvisation and work efficiently with all participants onstage. Greg Schwem has hosted everything from a one-hour awards ceremony for 200 BAE Systems engineers to a three-day conference for 6,000 McDonald's restaurant managers, to a virtual webinar for IBM customers. He is equally at ease chatting with a company CEO live on stage, pronouncing (correctly) the names of awards recipients, or conducting humorous on-camera interviews with meeting attendees. ...less
