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All Humor University programs will be tailored to meet your audience's needs. They are available as presentations, keynotes, half- or full-day training sessions, or ongoing with a coaching component. A brief description of our offerings follows. Our seminars are great for conferences, company retreats, staff development, department meetings, or for just a fun workplace stress-reliever.

For more information about these programs, email Ann at ann@annfry.com.

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Lighten Up: A Playful Approach to Stress Management

(Ann's most requested talk!) Come and learn to PLAY your stress away — it's the better way to greater productivity in work, life, and spirit.

Laughing Matters: The Value of Humor at Work

Leaders will learn how to change the "culture" of your workplace from the inside out, to reflect the spirit of enthusiasm, high morale, relatedness, joy, and even FUN.

How to Lighten Up and Feel Good for the Rest of Your Life

Learn how to stay resilient in a world of change. Let Ann show you how to continue to bounce back with humor and grace!

Coaching Your Managers to Be Their Best

Coaching is one of the most powerful tools in your management toolbox. Using humor, Ann will show you how to use the tools and how to go from good to great leadership!

"Aw, What the Heck… Do It Anyhow"

Whatever you're doing that you don't want to be doing … STOP! Whatever you're not doing that you want to be doing … START! Develop the mantra "aw, what the heck" and make life happen the way that you want it to. Take time to shift gears and go for whatever you've been putting off. This presentation is great as a "spouse program" or for women's conferences.

MANAGING to Bring Out THE Best

A ten-part training/coaching program designed to assist executives, managers, and supervisors to create a positive workplace. Ask yourself if you’re experiencing the following:

  • Low Production and Morale
  • Slipping Retention Rates
  • Fuzzy Goals
  • Lack of Motivation

This program can be delivered via telephone classes, with up to 100 people—one class weekly or monthly or whenever you desire (the program can also be delivered in-person in a two-day retreat to jump start on-going management-level coaching). Topics include: • The Positive Workplace • Overcoming Negativity and Conflict • Mentoring as a Tool • Stress and Change Management • Listening Skills • Humor in the Workplace

How to Manage it All: Self-Care with a Twist

This is a course in a box—a self-instructional course that someone on your staff can deliver as “in-services” or “lunch-and-learns” to your employees. It’s all here—the instructions, the handouts, etc. All you have to do is do the teaching. I will license you to use this material as many times as you would like.

We’ll be a little unconventional here. We’ll look at the stress and overwhelm we often feel and then we’ll look at some ways (not necessarily traditional ways) to address them. At the same time, we’ll re-connect you with why you do what you do, so that you can remember why you manage it all and the positive fulfillment you get from doing it. It’s all about taking care of yourself, and the “twist”—well, that’s about tapping into your sense of humor along the way.

For more information about these programs, email Ann at ann@annfry.com.

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Humor University specializes in helping workplaces like yours to assess the level of contentment that employees have for their jobs, assesses the "humor quotient" or "laughitude" of your work environment, and then trains and coaches you to excellence in the Humor in the Workplace arena.

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