Paul Osincup

Corporate Trainer & Humor Strategist

Paul Osincup

Corporate Trainer & Humor Strategist

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Biography

Paul’s rare blend of side-splitting comedy and practical applications for enhancing performance, productivity, and well-being are what make his keynotes and workshops a consistent crowd favorite.

He’s a content creator for Happify, an app that provides evidence-based solutions for emotional health and well-being as well as a certified Stress Mastery Educator with the American Institute of Stress.

He is a two time TEDx Speaker and the Past President of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, an international organization dedicated to the study and application of humor to enhance health and human performance.

Paul’s work has been highlighted in The New York Times, Forbes, and on his mom’s refrigerator.

Speaker Videos

"The Humor Habit" in the News! ‪@paulosincup‬ Talking about his New Book on Humor and Well-being

Client Testimonials

Why you should take yourself less seriously | Paul Osincup | TEDxMontanaStateUniversity

Paul Osincup - Keynote Speaker

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Speech Topics

Leading with Laughter

Leaders with a sense of humor are not only seen as more competent and more motivating, but their teams also have higher levels of engagement and are more likely to solve complex problems creatively. With all the research around the R.O.I. of LOL in leadership, learning to harness the power of humor effectively may be just the edge your leaders are looking for.

This hilarious & content-rich keynote not only provides the foundation of WHY humor is such an effective leadership trait, but also HOW to incorporate humor into your leadership style. You’ll leave with techniques for using humor and improv strategies to enhance team communication & connection, improve productivity, and ensure that this year you get the department’s coolest boss’ day gift.

Stress is a Laughing Matter: Using Humor to Enhance Well-Being

Chronic stress costs businesses more than $600 billion annually and 73% of people regularly experience psychological symptoms caused by stress. Believe it or not, one of the most effective tools to decreasing stress and enhancing our wellness is our sense of humor! When we’re stressed, people often say "You need to laugh it off" or "Have a sense of humor about it", which is great, but nobody ever tells us how to do that. In this funny & engaging keynote, participants will learn evidence-based strategies for how they can develop their sense of humor into an intentional tool to reduce stress and boost overall well-being & performance. Combining evidence-based positive psychology practices with timeless tools from the world of comedy, they'll leave with numerous actionable ways to start using their own sense of humor as a mindfulness tool!

The Science of Happiness: Becoming a Rational Optimist

We all have a different baseline day to day level of happiness, but wherever you're at, wouldn't you like to be a little happier? Unfortunately being happy isn't always simple, and for some people it may be more difficult than others. A positive mindset is key to resilience and navigating adversity, but nothing gets an eye-roll quicker than telling an overwhelmed colleague to just “cheer up” or “think positive.” Our brains are hardwired to seek happiness, yet we're not great at predicting what will sustain it. In this talk, we'll look at evidence from positive psychology, cognitive behavioral techniques, and neuroscience, you can use to create habits that will help you boost and maintain your overall level of happiness.

Batting Burnout & Compassion Fatigue

With disengagement and burnout rates at an all-time high, everyone is looking for ways to manage their workload, clients, and teams without burning the candle at both ends. Perfect for healthcare, educators, or anyone in a helping profession, this keynote combines best practices for preventing compassion fatigue & burnout with just the right dose of humor & inspiration to feed the soul!

Creating an Innovative Mindset

As Albert Einstein said “We can not solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” The future of work is here now, and it’s nearly impossible to predict what it will look like in just ten years. One thing we know for certain, is we’ll need to be innovative and creative in order to remain resilient and competitive. Discovering innovative solutions to problems or creative ways to navigate setbacks is much easier when you have intentionally created the right atmosphere for it. This talk explores how to optimize creativity and fun as strategies for building an innovative mindset.

Improv(e) Your Skills” Series

Lessons and activities from improv comedy to enhance professional skills

We will use improv comedy to roll with resistance and successfully navigate change, develop the confidence to take risks without the fear of failure, and learn to use the “Yes, and…” philosophy to build consensus and lead more effectively!

Topics:
✔ Communication ✔ Leadership ✔ Public Speaking ✔ Navigating Change

“Communication Made Easy” Series

Designed to provide practical skills in making difficult conversations easier and more effective

We will use simple formulas to confront behaviors directly without escalating the situation, work on providing direct feedback and respond to negative behavior, strategies to respond to negativity, gossip, and cynical behaviors, and practice using de-escalating and reframing techniques, all while remaining positive!

Topics:
✔ Conflict Resolution ✔ Supervision & “Compassionate Accountability”
✔ Customer Service

“Team Development” Series

An opportunity for teams to connect in a fun and meaningful way

Whether you have new employees joining your team, need to boost morale, or enhance communication & collaboration, let’s talk so I can tailor the perfect team development experience for your group!

Topics:
✔ Build relationships ✔ Enhance communication between colleagues & departments
✔ Increase empathy & understanding ✔ Have fun and boost morale!