068 MAGAZINE JULY 2022
The Art of Comedy Stand Up Show
Comedy can be found almost anywhere in our daily life, and a quick lighthearted laugh can really lift us up as we continue through our day. However, some take comedy a little more seriously, and make comedy rather than wait for it to come to them. An artist pays attention to the world around them and transforms the mundane into the extraordinary; the role of a comedian is no different. Recently I had the good fortune to interview two comedians and get their take on the power of laughter to uplift, transform and why now, more than ever, the art of comedy is such serious business.Comedy can be found almost anywhere in our daily life, and a quick lighthearted laugh can really lift us up as we continue through our day. However, some take comedy a little more seriously, and make comedy rather than wait for it to come to them. An artist pays attention to the world around them and transforms the mundane into the extraordinary; the role of a comedian is no different. Recently I had the good fortune to interview two comedians and get their take on the power of laughter to uplift, transform and why now, more than ever, the art of comedy is such serious business.
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Are You Ready for A
Culture Reboot?
Executive Leadership Coach Jill Bornstein, ACC and Corporate Comedy Coach Christine O’Leary launch “Win by Laughing©” Program to Reboot Corporate Cultures
Remote work may be the new normal, but corporate coaches Christine O’Leary and Jill Bornstein believe in-person interaction is both necessary and should take center stage — now more than ever. Enter their one-day program, Win by Laughing: Culture by Intention, the executive and team culture reboot that ensures enhanced community, better productivity, and a shared business vision through the universal cure-all, laughter. They aim to infuse humor and joy into the workplace for an overall win-win.
Making Joy Happen:
An Interview with Christine O’Leary
For as long as she can remember, Christine O’Leary has been on a mission to fill the world with joy. The Connecticut resident has worked over 2,000 shows at the Ridgefield Playhouse, where she proudly serves as the Artistic Director. Christine has built up an impressive resume throughout her years in the entertainment industry. Whether she’s roasting Jimmy Fallon, Tony Goldwyn, Sara Jessica Parker, or even your own boss— no one is leaving a Christine O’Leary event without a smile and a story to tell.
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“Christine is not just an incredibly talented comedian and keynote, she is an exemplary civil leader herself and brings witty, brilliant inspiration”.
– Liz Osterhus Fleuette, Executive Director, Ms. President US
“Christine, your energy and enthusiasm is contagious!”
– David Carey, SVP, Public Affairs & Communications, Hearst