Tim Gard

Tim Gard, CSP, CPAE is a drop-dead funny, laugh-out-loud humorist, who consistently delivers a rejuvenating, and immediately applicable message that teaches audiences to enhance productivity and enthusiasm in both professional and personal encounters! While he does not think of himself as a comedian, Tim dedicates himself to using humour as a way to look at life a little differently... He calls this a Comic Vision.

As a leading and recognized authority in stress reduction through humour, Tim speaks at over 100 events each year, from Sioux City to Singapore.

Having authored and co-authored 4 books, Tim is a frequent guest on TV and radio talk shows discussing his keynote speeches, facilitation and consulting experience, as well as marketing his own line of stress buster reminders: Tim's Tools.

Receiving the CPAE designation just this year and being inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame, Tim is now in the top one percent of the top one percent of his industry! Awarded by industry peers, the CPAE is based on exemplary skill and talent in material, style, experience, delivery, image, professionalism and communication. Audiences around the world cheer and applaud when they hear the name Tim Gard.

PROGRAMS

DEVELOPING A COMIC VISION

See reality and share the fun of it with laughter, good humour, and most importantly, through the lens of your Comic Vision!

Portraying the daily (and often overwhelming) challenges found in these hectic times, Tim Gard offers his powerfully humorous approach to stress-diffusion, proven effective in both professional and personal encounters!

Re-awaken your fancy for fun as you enjoy Tim's stories, learn how to use his unique Stress Buster Tools, and learn a new way to look at life - with your own Comic Vision.

"We cannot always control the things that happen around us, but we can certainly control our perception of those things when we develop, use and share our progress-oriented Comic Vision" Tim Gard, CSP, CPAE

This topic is perfect for an opening or closing keynote!

THE TAO OF HUMOR

Maintaining balance in these hectic times is a challenge for all of us now and then, and stress-induced illness has become a recognized reality.

In this full or half-day workshop, Tim Gard, CSP, CPAE provides participants with a fresh approach to stress-reduction by sharing his proven effective techniques which encourage teamwork, personal accountability and humour characteristics.

A leading authority in stress-reduction through humour, Tim will show audiences how to diffuse frustration, aggravation and other negativities which, if left untended, can result in significant loss in productivity. Awaken understanding, and sharpen ability to use humor's positive effects in the workplace with Tim's Tao of Humour!

Let Tim work with your group to awaken understanding, and sharpen ability to use humor's positive effects in the workplace.

LAUGHTER BECOMES YOU

Creating Changes and Life Balance Through Humour

'Laughter Becomes You' builds on the foundation provided in "Developing a Comic Vision." This seminar includes more Comic Vision stress busters, teaches how to distinguish between good and bad humour, details the physical and emotional benefits of laughter, and enables you to use good humour at work. Harness laughter to overcome individual situational stress factors by finding the humour in change, developing and implementing a humour plan at work, and much more!

Let Tim show you how to use ordinary items in extraordinary ways and neutralize life's stressors.

CHANGING THE GAME

Life is a game. Business is a game. Literally, everything is a game with winners, losers, spectators - plus those who excel by intention and those who coast by choice.

In the world of work, it's a problem when bench warmers who constantly coast by choice get paid the same as those who excel by intention. Yet it's part of most of the games we play, whether we like it or not.

Perhaps you've heard the idiom 'there are no rules'. Well, there are rules to every game, but some are fixed, some are flexible, and some become obsolete during the game. What's more, some rules apply to some players, some players seem exempt from the rules, some get away with it, some do not.

In the workplace, people experience conflicting rules, contradictory guidelines, and confusing policies. Yet, once you understand the basics of any game, you have three options: You can play the existing game, quit it, or change it.

But can one person actually change the game? Without a doubt, the answer is yes. The secret lies in applying easy-to-understand and hard-to-forget concepts that you can use immediately (or choose to disregard and continue to coast).

Within your organisation, how can all employees best play the game that achieves their most successful outcomes? Answering that question led me to create a new content-rich, laughter-filled program using the game of 'marbles' as a metaphor for the game of work.

As a participant in this program, you'll take away the following:

* Learn how to play the game and choose to be the best player possible.
* Set your own game rules and not lose your marbles while playing the game.
* Find out how to write and implement your own game plan.
* Determine what part greed and laziness play in the game.
* Move one step ahead with humor (or stay two steps behind without it).
* Recognize how 'hassle' and 'likeability' factors affect the game.
* Apply a 'chlorophyll growth control philosophy' to your advantage.
* Learn why your before-work 'game face' and end-of-day 'dismount' can improve your morale.

Of course, your success in one game doesn't guarantee your success in any other game. Basketball great Michael Jordan didn't make the cut in the majors when he changed to baseball. But when you apply the concepts in this program to your game, you can increase your options....and love to play your best game ever.

Client Ovations: The audience could not get enough of Tim! Standing Ovation from the entire audience!

Head of Events - Jetset Travel

Laugh out loud funny. Engaging, funny and interesting.

Events Manager - Commonwealth Bank of Australia

The best speaker I have EVER heard!

HR Administrator - Franklins

Tim Gard is hilariously funny and would be perfect to finish off a long day of conferencing.

Events Manager - Cambridge Events

As a speaker and MC your content is fabulous, attention to detail is impeccable, and your 100% focus and commitment to your customer is highly valued. Oh and we actually think you're pretty funny too!

Trade Communications Manager ACP Magazines

The audience could not get enough of Tim! Standing Ovation from the entire audience!.

Head of Events, Stella Travel

Laugh out loud funny. Engaging, funny and interesting.

Events Manager, Commonwealth Bank of Australia

As a speaker and MC your content is fabulous, attention to detail is impeccable, and your 100% focus and commitment to your customer is highly valued. Oh and we actually think you're pretty funny too!.

Trade Communications Manager, ACP Magazines