36: Humor Saved My Life with Lisa David Olson

Humor lightens moods, connects us to each other and helps us remember things... but it can also go so far as to actually save our lives. Lisa David Olson shares why humor means everything to her because when she was ready to end her life, she turned to humor instead. This amazing woman has such a delightful personality and is so talented, I'm grateful for her and her example of using humor to truly live.

Lisa David Olson is a humorist speaker, author, podcaster and performer who shares how humor saved her life. Her interactive style and ‘improv for real life' message demonstrates how humor is healthy and is a cohesive human connector. Ask about her project in bravery! There are a couple of presentations often requested: :: The Magnitude of Asking One Question Awaken a wonder in celebrating curiosity, learning usable improv tips for real life and connecting with anyone (anyone!) with One Question. :: Can Humor Save Your Life? A message of surviving childhood trauma, choices instead of excuses and connecting through humor. Olson’s two decades of improvisation and performing are pivotal to coach workplace teams or in a play shop for adults. Get your creativity in motion! What if? Why not? Rediscover exploration, laughter and daring ourselves daily!

-'Laughs On Wry' is a memoir made of short stories capped off with thoughts to ponder. The creativity journal is "What Ifs and Why Nots".

-Podcast: Stranger Connections: celebrating weird life stories and quirky careers (and pranks).

-Olson's comedy album of actual telemarketer calls is Phun on the Phone (iTunes).

-Her two TEDx talks were released in 2021. Whether it's a keynote presentation, workshop or breakout session, her passion is contagious!

Ask about creativity workshops for groups who crave to find a different angle for their project or team dynamic. Improvisation, when taught for the workplace, provides new energy for stale thinking.

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