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PATCH ADAMS, MD The real Patch Adams is a medical doctor who has worked as a healer and professional clown since 1971 when he founded the Gesundheit! Institute (exclamation mark intended). His clowning has taken him to lands as distant as Russia and Bosnia. His healing spirit and medical expertise has taken him into the hearts of multitudes with his live presentations and nonprofit hospital project incorporating humor, the joy of service, creative arts and the integration of varied healing traditions. He is the subject of a PBS documentary "A Different Drummer" and the major motion picture titled..."Patch Adams." Presentations include "Magic Elixirs of Life," "Humor and Health," and "Medicine For Fun, Not Funds."

DALE ANDERSON, MD As a physician and past President of the Minnesota Speakers Association, Dr. Anderson’s blending of medical expertise with professional speaking and entertainment skills is unique. He keeps his audiences laughing and involved as they learn how to raise their endorphins and reduce their stress.

RICHARD K. BOYUM, EdD A counseling psychologist, Dr. Boyum is an expert in mental health, "mind fitness," and stress management. He takes a highly positive approach in his entertaining presentations that use props, exercises, down-home wisdom, and humor to stimulate cognitive shifts in his audience members' perceptions. Ask him to tailor his workshop on "Mind Fitness for...(your profession)." He'll teach techniques for getting over the small stuff. His advice: "Change your worry to concern and your concern to action -- otherwise leave it alone."

KATHY BROWN, RN Kathy's background as a communications coordinator, development and training specialist, nurse, corporate recruiter, author, and business owner brings a wealth of information and practical steps for living with power, joy, and purpose. Kathy energetically inspires people with her warmth, wisdom, and wit. She teaches how to create a positive energetic environment at work while leading a more balanced life—with less stress and a lot more laughter. She is the author of Living Happily Ever Laughter...A Guide to Thinking Funny In A Fast Paced World.

SCOTT BURTON Scott is an award-winning comedian, national championship juggler, cancer survivor and author of A Life In The Balance—a refreshingly honest, funny and inspirational book on surviving cancer as told through the eyes of a stand-up comic—plus numerous articles on embracing laughter and life. Seven months of chemotherapy and a limb-saving cadaverous allograph gave Scott the inspiration to speak to fellow survivors and health care professionals. His presentations include several statewide summits of the commission on cancer, including NJ, ND, CO, PA, MN, and WY. He has presented at CEU and CME credited conferences for health professionals, as well as many cancer survivor events. Scott's programs are titled "Looking for Laughter in All the Wrong Places" and "Keeping Life in Balance."

KARYN BUXMAN, RN, MS A noted authority in the field of humor and healing—including editor and/or author of Therapeutic Humor, Journal of Nursing Jocularity, Nursing Perspectives On Humor, Where the Heart Is: Stories of Home & Family, Chocolate for a Woman's Heart, and Is The Noise in My Head Bothering You?! Karyn Buxman combines her skills as a humorist (and at times a standup comedian), storyteller, and health care professional to help your audience take their work seriously as they take themselves lightly.

BOB CZIMBAL Since 1970, Bob Czimbal has been delivering energetic, uplifting, practical presentations to corporations, hospitals, educational institutions, and conferences. He draws from his background as a sociologist, community planner, founder of a wellness center, and associate of the Institute for Self-Esteem Enrichment. He is the author of The F.I.T.ness Game, Vitamin T, and Stress Survival Kit. Bob's "high touch" presentations on humor and play are lighthearted and highly interactive.

BONNIE DEAN Highly energetic, motivating and humorous, Bonnie Dean is an international professional speaker who believes that life is a contact sport and the game is people! She has been tagged "The Motion Coach" for getting people up and off their assets. Her company, W.O.W. Presentations, specializes in PowerTeam events, taking teams to deeper levels of understanding through creativity and play.

ROBERT FELLOWS, MTS Robert Fellows motivates his audiences to challenge the impossible, assume self-responsibility and take charge of their lives—using audience involvement, humor and captivating stories and illustrations. He blends a Masters degree in theology from Harvard University with over 25 years as a wellness consultant, entertainer, and public speaking expert. His most popular topics include "The Power to Manage Stress and Change," "Doing the Impossible: An Entertaining Look at Work/Life Balance," "Breakthrough Performance in Personal Safety," and "The Magic of Humor."

DEB GAULDIN, RN An obstetric nurse and childbirth educator for over twenty years, Deb is a wife, mother, and longtime champion of women's causes. Deb also writes and illustrates a humor column and has produced three CD's of "Hormone Affirming Music." While Deb's songs and presentations are uproariously funny, her work carries a strong and substantial message. Her audiences are left feeling valued and appreciated. You must see her presentation titled "Stretchmarks to Laughlines: A Woman's Journey."

IZZY GESELL Izzy brings together his two loves, education and humor, into entertaining, informative, and practical programs. Originally from Brooklyn, NY (where a sense of humor is a survival skill), Izzy has been professionally involved with various aspects of humor since 1982. He has been a stand-up comedian, teacher, journalist, corporate trainer and public speaker. After a keynote address, Izzy's audiences leave with a smile on their lips, a good feeling in their hearts, and a clear understanding of how to bring humor into their lives on a daily basis.

CHRIS JOHNSON, MEd An award winning coach, speaker, author, and guru of Laughter and Humour in the Workplace. Like inner jogging, laughter does for the mind what exercise does for the cardiovascular system. Dr. Laugh’s presentations lead to increased productivity, reduced absenteeism, relief of stress and anxiety, and a team feeling in the workplace.

DIANA JORDAN Oprah Winfrey selected Diana Jordan as “one of the funniest people on the planet." Jordan has also been nominated by the American Comedy Awards as one of the Top Five Female Comedians in the country. Keynote Speaker and veteran stand-up comedian, Diana Jordan has developed a loyal following with a humor that will leave your audience in stitches. Keynote speaker and a 20-year veteran as a stand-up comedian, Diana has developed a loyal following among women and men. An accomplished singer, be ready to snap and clap as you find yourself astounded at Diana’s "big voice from such a tiny body!” Diana's best-selling book, A Wife’s Little Instruction Book: Your Survival Guide to Marriage Without Bloodshed! sold over 450,000 copies. As a corporate female comedian, Diana was featured in the HBO special “Women of the Night” that spotlighted only five top female comedians. Jordan also has two feature film roles to her credit including a performance in “Jerry McGuire” with Tom Cruise. It is Diana Jordan's greatest desire “to heal the world one laugh at a time!"

MARTHA LAMBERT Dynamic, funny, and highly imaginative, Martha Lambert cuts today's life challenges down to size, and shows audiences how to do the same. Her background is rich and diverse—national talk show host, actor, author, educator, and corporate comedienne. Lambert creates a cast of characters who share their unique perspectives on creative problem solving. Her presentations are much more than lectures; they are hilarious and inspiring performances.

PAUL E. McGHEE, PhD Paul McGhee is a rare individual. He is one of the few people in the world to have earned a PhD degree in Laughter! His research and study of the literature shows that laughter, which is different from humor, keeps us healthy and contributes to a longer life—not to mention the benefits of feeling better, performing at a higher level, and helping those around us. Dr. McGhee goes beyond making his audiences laugh (and even his video will crack you up); he explains from a scientific perspective how laughter really works. He is the author of eleven books, including The Laughter Remedy: Health, Healing, and the Amuse System.

DR. WILL MILLER Our modern American culture is fast-paced and ever-changing, causing ongoing stress in many areas of our lives. It is a well-established fact that change, any change, causes stress. In the workplace, this byproduct of our quest for success is played out in many ways: absenteeism, high turnover, decreased productivity and overall job dissatisfaction, to name a few. Ultimately, these factors negatively impact the bottom line. Dr. Will Miller delivers a unique message of how our connections to others provide a potent source of strength in achieving life balance. His book, Refrigerator Rights, is based on 14 years of social science research in the area of culture and interpersonal relationships. His aim is to show the connection between our loss of intimacy with people in our lives and the stress and disconnection that we feel in everyday life. Dr. Miller presents his inspirational message with the expertise that includes years of study and experience as well as humor. His authority of four graduate degrees and years of experience as a therapist and teacher assure his credibility as a speaker. His 15 year background in stand-up comedy, headlining at comedy clubs and working as an opening act for many celebrities, assures his gifted ability to entertain.

Dr. Will Miller is a popular speaker in the corporate world, most recently speaking to Microsoft, IBM, Citi Group, Prudential and Merrill Lynch. He currently teaches a class in Communications at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. If you are looking for someone who will energetically and humorously guide your organization from change through stress to a solution, Dr. Will Miller is the speaker who will give your audience something to truly take away.

NIK NIKAM, MD Dr. Nikam is a cardiologist who has been healing peoples’ hearts for over twenty years in Texas. Trained both in India and the United States, he has made keen observations about "mind-body health, people, life, liberty from illness, and pursuit of happiness" which he shares in his book Stressless Mind & Priceless Body. A community leader, Distinguished Toastmaster, and humorous, warm speaker with a positive attitude, Dr. Nikam's speech will delight your audience.

SUZANNE NOTTINGHAM Ahead of her time, in 1984 Suzanne began developing an effective, and now timely series of sports fitness programs for recreational athletes. Her outdoor cross training class and keynote on the importance of adult play make a stunning combination for conferences or corporate retreats.

JIM PELLEY A former standup comedian and contributing comedy writer for "Saturday Night Live," Jim Pelley has created presentations that combine humor with the latest communication theory and psychological research. By using humor appropriately, you can reduce mental and physical stress, aid creative problem solving, and provide a cohesive work environment. Presentations include "The Joy of Healing with Laughter" and "Embrace Risk, Manage Change, and Laugh Often."

MARK POTUCK, MSPH With a Master's degree in health education and a deep background in theater, music, and humor, Mark Potuck has a unique ability to combine quality entertainment and information into compelling and memorable keynotes and workshops. He sincerely believes anyone can change his or her lifestyle for the better. Sometimes he appears as "Dr. Stosh" and it may take a while for the audience to realize that the speaker is not really a doctor. They always end up laughing— and resolving to change their lives. As a county tobacco education director, Potuck knows how to motivate people. Presentations include "Inch by Inch, It's a Cinch; Yard by Yard, It's Too Hard!"

SANDY QUEEN LIGHTEN UP! This is the only life you have! Sandy Queen is a dynamic lecturer with a focus on the child within each of us. She will help you take a better look at your life through humor, laughter and play. A favorite at corporations, school systems, women's wellness events, and wellness conferences throughout the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Learn more here.

NEIL SHULMAN, MD Dr. Shulman is the author of the book What? Dead... Again? upon which Doc Hollywood, the motion picture starring Michael J. Fox, is based. A medical humorist, Dr. Shulman also wrote Second Wind, a novel about hilarious situations in an unusual nursing home, and a book for children titled What's In A Doctor's Bag?" Let physician, author and standup comedian Neil Shulman entertain you.

WALT STASINSKI, MEd, MPH "Achieve Success and Have Fun Doing It!" From earning Academic All-American honors in Intercollegiate Football as an undergraduate to earning Masters degrees in both Public Health and Education, Walt Stasinski has demonstrated a marked ability for living his message. His programs teach people how to effectively cope with the significant issues that limit their potential for success and happiness. Delivered with humor, Walt's topics range from "What to Do When You Start at 9:00 Sharp and End at 5:00 Dull!" to "Coping with Change: Go With the Flow."

BOBBIE STATEN, MPH, BSN Bobbie's background as a nurse and business entrepreneur allowed her to see first hand the pain, stress, and frustration that so many people experience at home and work. Her message reflects a universal theme as old as time, yet fresh and relevant for today's hectic life style. Bobbie is a funny, funny lady. A rare talent with spontaneous, creative, contagious humor. Her timing is suberb; her message upbeat; and her style, entertaining.