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LEADERSHIP & LEVITYBy Mark Schall & Lynn Harris
Interactive Live Workshop • Limited Capacity
What Comedy Can Teach Leaders

LEADERSHIP & LEVITY

October 13, 2026 • 3:00–5:00 PM Eastern Time

A new workshop that helps leaders apply comedians' communication techniques to build trust, navigate tough conversations, and develop unshakeable presence and influence.

Live on Zoom

Engaging, interactive 2-hour lab with real-time practice

Who It's For

Leaders, managers, coaches, HR/L&D professionals & innovators

Immediate Takeaways

Walk away with practical tools you can use right away

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What Comedy Can Teach Leaders

LEADERSHIP
& LEVITY

Build trust. Navigate tough conversations. Develop presence & influence — using the communication techniques of professional comedians.

Zoom
2 Hours
Limited
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Why Levity is a Leader's Secret Weapon

Great comedians command attention, defuse tension, and create instant intimacy with an audience. These are skills needed in today's high-stakes workplaces.

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Build Immediate Trust

Learn how authentic humor and vulnerability disarm skepticism, break down silos, and make teams feel psychologically safe to take risks.

The Rapport Engine
2

Navigate Tough Conversations

Comedians tackle contentious topics with grace and curiosity. Discover how timing, framing, and tone de-escalate friction and resolve conflict.

De-escalation Tactics
3

Command Presence & Influence

Access the power of reading the room, choosing words wisely, and intentional pauses - whether you're pitching executive leadership or running a 1-on-1.

Stage & Room Mastery

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Your Facilitators

Executive Coaching Meets Professional Comedy

MS

Mark Schall

Executive & Leadership Coach • markschallcoaching.com

Decades of experience partnering with Fortune 500 executives, innovators, and teams to foster authentic leadership, clear communication, and organizational agility.

LH

Lynn Harris

Author, Comedian & Founder • lynnharris.net

Pioneering voice at the intersection of comedy, social impact, and narrative influence. Helps professionals find their comic timing, confidence, and human connection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be funny or have comedy experience?

Not at all! This isn't a stand-up comedy class or an open mic. It is about understanding the psychological and communication mechanics comedians use: active listening, subtext, timing, and warmth.

How will I receive the Zoom dial-in?

Once you complete your registration, we'll send the Zoom invite link directly to your email.

Can I bring team members or my HR/L&D partners?

Yes! We encourage managers, coaches, and people ops leads to attend together. Simply register a spot for each attendee or share the link with your colleagues.