Motivational Humorist, Speaker, & Trainer Programs by Desi Payne
Desi can customize any of her programs for Keynotes, Workshops, Break-Out Sessions, and Retreats
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Leading with Humor & Laughter
“A sense of humor is a part of the art of leadership,” according to Dwight D. Eisenhower. Do you have a sense of humor? You will laugh and learn how leaders can use humor to influence people in a way that allows them to connect with their co-workers and employees. A very engaging keynote or breakout session, especially if you need some comic relief.
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Surviving Life with Laughter
Would you like an after-dinner speaker who will involve your entire audience in laughter and activities? Are you looking to start a convention/conference in a fun and upbeat way? Would you like to provide your staff with a program full of audience participation that will have them laughing, relaxed, and ready to tackle the heavier issues? Or do you need a closing speaker that will have folks saying, "Wow! I had such a good time at this conference and I learned so much too!"
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Do You Work with the Living Dead?
Do you work with people who drag their feet into work, growl and murmur, give blank stares, aren’t engaged with their work, or poison other co-workers? Or maybe they habitually bite and devour others with their words and actions? Do you work with people who suck the very life out of you? Or could you possibly be infected with this epidemic and you don’t know it? Desi will teach you how to smash those brains or bad attitudes with this fun and interactive breakout session.
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Give me some Chocolate…I’m Stressed Out!
Nobody is immune to stress. It affects your health, personal life, and professional life. Desi will give you a strategy on how to reduce and manage stress in your life.
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Living in 3-D
A 3-D movie is bigger than life on the screen, and objects become so real. Like the movie, your dreams and aspirations can become bigger than life and real, too. You will be inspired by this program and encouraged to put your dream to the test and bring it to life. When failure is staring you in the face, learn to overcome those roadblocks and obstacles. You will leave thinking and dreaming big!
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The Magic of Connecting
Truly connecting with people requires more than just being a good communicator. Good leaders know how to build a bridge to others by cultivating relationships – that is the foundation to becoming a great leader. Based on best-selling author John Maxwell’s book, Everyone Communicates Few Connect, participants will learn the magic of connecting.
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Team Building with Humor to Empower Your Team
It’s the spirit of teamwork that breathes life and creativity into your organization. People learn by doing, and this very interactive workshop will give team members an experience in communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. Team members will learn three of the “17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork” by John C. Maxwell. This is a very fun workshop which encourages teamwork.
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Blueprint for Success Day Workshop
The Blueprint for Success workshop is a transformational one-day experience to create your ultimate productivity blueprint fueled by your purpose, passion, and vision. You’ll walk away with a new approach to your career and life. This is excellent for retreats.
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The John Maxwell Team Leadership Game
The John Maxwell Leadership Game is a comprehensive game based on the teachings of John C. Maxwell. The game is fun and engaging, yet it challenges the participants to have open discussions about leadership principles and values. It is designed to help leaders uncover gaps and areas for improvement within their leadership teams, it helps organizations improve their leadership intelligence, and it increases their effectiveness. It is essential for leaders to raise their leadership lids. Why? “Because everything rises and falls on leadership,” says Maxwell. Played with 6-12 participants. Great leadership assessment tool.
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The John Maxwell Team Leadership Game for Teens
Have you ever noticed how much teenagers lead on a daily basis? Whether they are navigating their way through middle and high school, joining student organizations or sports, organizing social activities, or negotiating with the their parents for a later curfew, when it comes to being a teenager, leadership is a matter of life. The challenge is teens don't always get to express their natural leadership abilities, and those that do, don't always have good examples to follow so they can grow and develop.
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Student & Educator Training
YouthMAX inspires and equips young people to value themselves and others, by developing and maintaining a positive self-image, showing compassion to others, persevering in the midst of adversity, and creating a daily routine of successful attitudes and behavior.
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CONNECT with Desi!
Let Desi offer you a great way to end the day with laughter and inspiration.