Craig has spoken to hundreds of various Colleges/Universities, School Districts and High Schools nationwide.

Learning and Laughing-Making the Connection

Learning is too important to take seriously! Whenever we take anything too seriously we develop tunnel vision and lose the ability to problem solve and see the big picture. Be ready to take a light look at the serious implications and applications of positive humor in education. Research supports the strong correlation between positive humor and learning. As a past teacher who continues to work with high-risk youth and educators across the country, Craig's fun-spirited message is timely for educators.

"Dynamite presentation!  His style and humor gave us a great, positive 'jump start'  for the school year!  I know the kids will be the beneficiaries of his effort."
Michael Massarotti - Superintendent
Adams County School District, CO

Lighten Up and Laugh-For the Health of It

Are you burned out? Is your LPD (Laughs per Day) average running low? Is it getting tougher and tougher to find humor in a world that is not always humorous. This keynote is guaranteed to leave you laughing while providing ways to use positive humor to promote a healthier, richer life. When we learn to laugh with others and take "humorists" we can open ourselves up to healing and living in the moment. This keynote takes a light look at the serious implications of positive humor in everyday life and work.

"Your presentation was a sight to be seen; I have never observed a group of educators get so engaged with the presenter.  You have a special talent in getting people involved.  Your message will positively contribute to the students within our district."
Linda Olson - Staff Development
Garfield School District, CO

The Business of Laughter-Using Positive Humor in the Workplace

It is a proven fact that healthy humor increases productivity, motivation, and learning. This keynote is guaranteed to leave you laughing while teaching you how to use positive humor to strengthen morale and increase productivity. Positive humor gives you and your employees a new perspective to deal with transition and change. Learn how taking yourself less seriously allows you to take your job more seriously. Master the "Top Ten Humor Techniques" for the workplace.

"It took me 20 minutes to put my make-up back on following your presentation.  I can't remember when I last enjoyed myself so much at my own conference!"
Barbara Day - Director
Board of Cooperative Educational Services, CA

Workshops for Educators

Communication: Talk, Listen, Laugh-communication skills for the workplace

Effective communication is more than the words we speak. A greater part is what we hear. In this interactive workshop, you'll learn about the four types of listening and how we get stuck in ineffective patterns. Learn how it's not so much what you say as how you say it that gets results. Be ready to talk, listen, and laugh!

Teambuilding: We is greater than I plus you- synergy in action

Working together can be both rewarding and productive. Learn how positive reinforcement is 3 times more effective than criticism. Experience how control will never be as effective as true empowerment. See why interdependence is only a choice independent people can make. Be ready for an action packed workshop that is as fun as it is informative.

Stress Reduction: Lighten Up or Burn Out!-taking work seriously while taking yourself lightly

Stress is the number one cause of burnout, illness, and decreased productivity in America. How many times do we need to hear these words of caution before we do something. We take our jobs seriously, we take our relationships with friends and family seriously, we take the challenging issues of our world seriously....... that's great.......BUT.......we don't have to take ourselves seriously. Learn how to take yourself lightly and you've learned to decrease stress substantially. Be ready to take an extremely serious look at taking yourself less seriously!

Teaching Techniques: Humor in the Classroom-humor techniques for immediate application

There is a strong correlation between interest and learning. Education should make learning fun, challenging, and creative for the student and the teacher. You will enhance your presentation skills, encourage creative problem-solving and risk taking in your students, develop "humorspective", and increase your enthusiasm for teaching. This exciting hands-on session will provide the above keys for making your class "most excellent!".