MICHAEL KERR
THE WORKPLACE ENERGIZER
Award-winning Certified Speaking Professional
& Canadian Speakers' Hall of Fame Member
Why choose between humour and content when you can have both?
Michael Kerr, Canadian Speaker's Hall of Fame member, is an award winning, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and the author of six books. He is known as one of North America's leading authorities on how to create more productive, less stressful, more creative, and more inspiring workplaces. His hilarious, inspiring and thought provoking programs are often rated as having the greatest impact of any presentation at a conference.
Among Michael’s books, they include You Can’t Be Serious! Putting Humour to Work, and two Canadian bestsellers: What’s So Funny About Alberta? and When Do You Let the Animals Out? His articles have appeared in the Globe and Mail, Calgary Herald, Presentations Magazine, Speaking of Impact, Home Business Report and numerous other publications.
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Michael has delivered his captivating keynote presentations and training workshops to more than 800 audiences, from Iran to Texas, from Austria to Honolulu. Michael's programs offer relevant, practical ideas delivered with his memorable brand of high-energy, clean humour. "Inspiring," "hilarious," "energizing," "fabulous ideas," and "incredibly relevant and timely content," are phrases clients repeatedly use to describe the impact of his presentations.
One of Michael's books, Putting Humour to Work, has been described as the "bible of humour in the workplace," while his book Inspiring Workplaces - Creating the Kind of Workplace Where Everyone Wants to Work has been called "an inspiring blueprint for workplace success."
PRESENTATIONS >>>
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Most Requested & "Signature" Presentation:HUMOR IN THE WORKPLACE:
"Putting Humor To Work"Putting Humor to Work presentations offer practical, relevant ideas delivered in a fun, energetic and memorable style. In this dynamic, humor-filled and content packed presentation audiences will not only laugh, they’ll discover how humor can help create a more productive, stress-free and creative work environment.
You will laugh as you learn:PRESENTATION LENGTH:
- How humour can help you choose a more positive workplace attitude;
- Four myths about putting humour to work (it’s not about being funny);
- Why humour at work makes dollars . . . and sense;
- The health benefits of laughter—the latest in laughter research;
- Three reasons why humour is one of the most powerful stress busters;
- The "3 R’s" of humour and stress management;
- It’s not always what you say, it’s how you say it that matters;
- Customer service with a laugh;
- Teams that laugh together, stay together;
- Sparking creative thinking through the power of play and humour;
- Practicing "safe" workplace humour;
- Guiding lights for putting humour to work without getting fired!
Keynotes presentations typically last from 45 – 90 minutes, while longer half day or full day workshops offer the chance for more group interaction and team learning activities. Tailored To Your Needs (in consultation with Michael Kerr.) Includes fun giveaways, door prizes and the resource handout "130 Ways to Put Humor to Work."
INSPIRING WORKPLACES:
"Creating the Kind of Workplace Where Everyone Wants to Work"Inspiring Workplaces offer practical, relevant ideas on how to create healthier, more engaging and more productive workplace environments, delivered in a humorous and memorable style.
You will laugh as you learn:PRESENTATION LENGTH:
- Choosing your workplace attitude before it chooses you;
- Why inspiring workplaces value their values;
- Dreaming of a better future: why a compelling vision matters;
- Why (and how) inspiring workplaces put humour to work;
- Creating inspiring service to fellow employees or customers;
- Inspiring creative thinking in the workplace;
- Inspiring communication in the workplace: How we say things matters!
- Inspiring employees: the top motivating influences in any workplacel;
- Thanks a lot! The importance of celebrating, recognizing and rewarding;
- Guiding lights for creating healthier, more inspiring workplaces.
Keynotes presentations typically last from 45 – 90 minutes, while longer half day or full day workshops offer the chance for more group interaction and team learning activities. Tailored To Your Needs (in consultation with Michael Kerr.) The presentations include door prizes, fun giveaways and the resource handout "Inspiring Workplaces."
INSPIRING LEADERSHIP:
"Keeping Employees Engaged During the Good,
the Bad and even the Ugly Times!"Discover what more and more inspiring leaders are realizing: that your sense of humour truly is one of the most under-valued and under-appreciated resources you have at your disposal to help you motivate and inspire your employees, lead with a more authentic style, connect with employees and foster a more innovative and healthy workplace.
Audiences will learn:PRESENTATION LENGTH:
- What it means to provide truly inspiring leadership;
- What leading with laughter means (and why it isn’t about being funny);
- Leading a values-driven workplace Simple ways to boost your H.Q. (humour quotient);
- Using humour to connect, reward, recognize and motivate employees;
- Why humour is the most powerful stress buster available;
- Laughing your way to a more creative workplace
Keynotes presentations typically last from 45 – 90 minutes, while longer half day or full day workshops offer the chance for more group interaction and team learning activities. Tailored To Your Needs (in consultation with Michael Kerr.) The presentations include door prizes, fun giveaways and the resource handout "130 Ways to Put Humour to Work and “Inspiring Workplaces."
PUTTING CREATIVITY TO WORKDo you want to get more ideas from your employees? And better ideas? Do you want to eliminate “but-headed thinking” (but, we can’t do that!)? Putting Creativity to Work offers simple, practical ideas on how to foster a more creative workplace, delivered in a fun, memorable style.
Audiences will learn:PRESENTATION LENGTH:
- Why creativity is the most valuable workplace commodity;
- The three most important traits of innovative workplaces;
- Storming the brains: how to inspire creativity in your meetings;
- The humour connection: Why HA + Ha = AHA!
- Simple ways to get generate more ideas;
- Eliminating idea-squashing language and behaviour;
- Turning failure on its heads;
- Advancing and selling your ideas: how to turn ideas into results.
Keynotes presentations typically last from 45 – 90 minutes, while longer half day or full day workshops offer the chance for more group interaction and team learning activities. Tailored To Your Needs (in consultation with Michael Kerr.) The presentations include door prizes, fun giveaways and the resource handout "Putting Creativity To Work."
INSPIRING IDEAS FOR INSPIRING PRESENTATIONSIt’s not so much WHAT you say that matters, it’s HOW you say it! How you say it, how you make that sales pitch, how you deliver that speech at the annual conference or how you present an idea in the boardroom, means the difference between success and failure. Or at least between being mediocre and brilliantly effective.
It can mean the difference between boring your audience into a catatonic stupor and keeping them awake; the difference between alienating your audience and connecting with the audience; the difference between having absolutely no impact on your audience (and really, how depressing is that?) and inspiring your audience to action, whether it be an audience of 3 or 3,000.
Inspiring Ideas for Inspiring Presentations workshops offer practical tips designed to help any level of speaker improve both their confidence and their speaking skills.
This engaging workshop is interactive, informative, and fun. Michael practices what he preaches, so not only do you hear the information, you see it in practice, which is why many of Michael’s clients have described this workshop as “the best workshop they have ever attended on any topic.”
And yes, the workshop will even cover what you’re going to say, because truth be told, it’s not just how you say it that matters, what you say has an impact too. So you’ll learn tips and tricks and secrets from an experienced professional speaker on how to plan your presentation, develop ideas, organize your ideas and deliver your ideas more effectively than you ever have before.
CLIENT COMMENTS >>>
"Michael Kerr was amazing! Not only was he thoroughly entertaining but he also delivered a valuable, pertinent message at the same time. His delivery was great. It was well received by the audience. I would confidently recommend Michael to anyone looking for a motivational speaker. Great job!"
- Bell Canada
"A heartfelt thank you for helping to make the National Wholesale Conference an event to remember. Your keynote was exactly what we were looking for to kick things off - high energy, packed with great ideas, and laugh out loud funny. The feedback from the Store managers was incredible, and you left everyone with positive energy to take back to the workplace."
- Loblaw Companies Limited
"You had our delegates on the edge of their seats with your anecdotes."
- Canadian Registered Safety Professionals
"You were absolutely sensational yesterday! Magical! Inspiring! Outrageous! Mesmerizing! I only heard the absolute best comments about you...WOW! Thank you for ending our year in such a phenomenal way!"
- Canadian Association of Professional Speakers
"The delegates were truly entertained, educated and enlivened by your presentation. The fact that we could acquire someone of such high calibre as yourself was a true bonus!"
- Toastmasters International
"To anyone looking for a humourous and educational speaker--Mike was outstanding. Not only was he very funny and entertaining, there was a lot to learn about humour in the workplace. We will see him again... no question about it!"
- Canadian Association of Pharmacy Technicians
"I have never heard so many compliments for this type of session. Michael presents valuable, pertinent and USEFUL information in a manner that is highly effective."
- Sustainable Resources Development
"As our opening speaker, your contribution was considerable. Your presentation was delivered with humor, passion, commitment and tremendous energy. You truly inspired participants and energized our workplace."
- Public Works and Government Services Canada
"Michael Kerr is awesome! I obtained enough electricity to shock my hospital into shape."
- Capital Health Region, Los Angeles
"Your name and topic brought a record crowd to our dinner meeting. Your presentation not only provided us with an opportunity to laugh, but also with a chance to look at how we can use humor to make our workplaces truly exciting and fun places to be!"
- Human Resources Management Association of Manitoba
"Your workshop was full of energy, creatively presented and jam packed with worthwhile advice. You have a unique ability to inspire confidence and foster significant improvements in people. Your fantastic sense of humour also had us laughing and made the day most enjoyable."
- Parks Canada
"This was the best luncheon talk I've seen in 42 years of Rotary meetings!"
- Banff Rotary
"Your talk was a HUGE success, I have received many compliments on my choice of keynote speaker. Your topic was an excellent compliment to the more technical nature of the conference, and was both entertaining and thought provoking."
- Conference Chair, Canadian Petroleum Tax Society
"Your presentation was the perfect end to our conference! You sent people away with a humour tool kit they can use in their offices. Feedback from delegates included: ‘awesome!,’ ‘terrific closer,’ and ‘we need more of this!"
- Peel Mutual Insurance Company
"I thought Michael did an excellent job of demonstrating how humour can influence a positive attitude, relieve stress, build stronger teams, spark creativity and improve morale."
- Allstate Canada Group
"We made the right decision. Michael’s talk was both enlightening and entertaining. Michael delivered everything we hoped for and more. 83% of our delegates rated him as excellent, the other 17% as good. How many speakers earn ratings like this? I recommend Michael without reservation, he will NOT disappoint."
- Independent Community Bankers of America