MAFN March 21st In-Person Workshop: Embrace a Humor Mindset to Create a Positive Learning Environment

Duration:  In Person Workshop - 3 hours 

About the workshop: 

Have you ever noticed how the most memorable speakers mix wisdom with wit and laughter into their presentation? It's no accident and they are not performing as a stand-up comedian or joke-teller. Now is the time to ramp up your facilitation skill by adding humor to your toolkit.

Think about it:

• It's free - no product or book to buy
• It's memorable and impactful for the participants
• You can find the humor style that fits your unique facilitation style

This will be a high-energy, interactive session where you'll discover your humor style while learning the psychology and benefits of using humor. We'll learn and discuss a myriad of techniques you can use to transform your facilitation and we'll even do some role playing to try out these new techniques to build your confidence.

It's time to start creating experiences your clients remember because they've been engaged and felt connected to you, others, and the purpose of your event.

COVID Protocols for in-person attendance:

• We ask that each person attending in-person be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.

• Participants are asked to stay home if they have any COVID-19 symptoms, including runny nose, fever, cough, breathing issues, or gastrointestinal issues.

• Please also stay home if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or any variant thereof, or if you have had direct contact with an individual diagnosed with or suspected to have COVID-19 in the past 7 days.

Learning Objectives 

In this session, participants will:

• Contrast and compare the differences between humor, laughter, mirth, and wit 

• Recognize the different styles of humor and identify your comfort zone

• Explain the benefit of using appropriate and intentional humor in facilitation

• Understand the guidelines for using humor 

This is a 3-hour in-person workshop. It will take place starting at 9:00am EDT.

Speakers: 

Mary Jo Neil began Drawn Dialogue out of her passion of drawing, laughing and playing. The purpose of Drawn Dialogue is to use creative means to spark collaboration, communication, critical thinking and connection through levity and visuals.  

Mary Jo has a masters degree in art therapy and is a Certified Humor Professional (CHP). She developed an interest in using improv in daily life and enjoys playing with others to transform their skills.  You might even want to ask her about her Ducky award which she received on her husband’s company business trip.