From the Spotlight to Real Life is a book to guide speakers to their message, and guide teams to become a cohesive unit through communication tips, listening skills, humor, and trust building. Whether you have a work team or a social event gathering - you'll have fun with the section of improvisation games and dare zone prompts for small or large groups.
Imagine trying out creative ideas like writing with humor, or gentle encouragement to elaborate and exaggerate a story for effect.
Great leaders know, a connected team is a productive team. Grab this book to invite humor as a networking tool for your team or event. Add pizzazz to zoom meetings, too! Do you really know your coworkers? Connecting with others on a meaningful level is a catalyst for bonding, understanding, and cohesive teams.
Learn the value in being able to have a conversation with nearly any other human in the section called The Magnitude of One Question. Don't just imagine being able to speak to any other human - you'll be ready to engage with others and connect on a meaningful level. Never again be the awkward plus-one at a social gathering like a partner's work event or even a wedding.
We don't remember graphs on a big screen, but we do hold onto stories told well. Storytelling is an art that enhances how a message delivered is remembered by the audience (of one or an arena full). Spotlight to Real Life will give you inside information to storytelling tips, comedy secrets and formulas discovered at the base of ancient ruins. (Perhaps the author exaggerates for effect).
Check out the quiz to find out if you are funny! Then quiz those around you, and argue about it. Laughter relieves stress and boosts the creativity nook in our brains. Fun is contagious, and enhances memory while boosting morale for all involved.
Dive in with an open mind to include more creativity in your life. Explore, dare, find your bold side and let's not forget to laugh along the way!
Whether you're a boss, a speaker, or someone leading an event, you'll find value in this book to sharpen your speaking skills, check on your listening habits, and find fun games to connect people and make the day brighter.
Are you ready to work on your keynote message? Do you want to have clarity in crucial conversations? Would you find benefit in adding humor to your writing? Do you like puppies and new slippers? Get your work team and / or besties gathered 'round and start adding creativity, humor, wild thoughts, and play into your work and side projects!
Humor raises endorphins, lowers blood pressure, and releases nature's serotonin. Don't delay, you deserve to laugh and learn!
Lisa David Olson is the (practically) world-famous business humorist, interactive speaker, author, multi TEDx speaker, podcast host, and performer who shares benefits of improv skills for connecting teams and enhancing communication. Olson works with speakers to find their message for stages and their own books.
A multi-TEDx speaker who loves to guide others to their own talk, Olson is also a speaker trainer, and professional nag.
Her presentation style, tools from the stage to real life, and interactive card deck (Dare Zone) are sought out to re-energize stale thinking. Olson demonstrates how humor is a genuine connector, with a bonus of health benefits!
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