David Glickman

Speech Topics

• Changing Your Perspective To Produce Powerful Results

  Why is everyone so serious? Just look around the average workplace and you’ll see most employees dealing with the stress of constant change, increased expectations, and having to do more with less. Well, the bad news is that those stressors are probably not going away any time soon. But the good news—the awesome news—is that there’s another way to approach them. Another way that successfully removes the stress that accompanies these challenges—and transforms them into coping strategies that will have you laughing instead of loathing. Certified Speaking Professional David Glickman will teach you how Funny Is The New Serious. He will show you how by simply changing your perspective you will experience a profound way of handling whatever challenges life sends your way. “Funny Is The New Serious” is not so much a typical general session ‘speech’ as it is a full-blown high-energy one-man show. It’s got observational humor, funny visuals & props, hilarious song parodies, and a big “rock and roll” finish! All of which serve as a delivery mechanism for a very powerful message. BONUS: In addition to his prepared material, David will also sit through any general sessions that precede his, logistics permitting, and then offer an ‘instant comedic summary’ of the other programs as part of his presentation. In addition to the entertainment value, this segment of David’s keynote provides a very effective reinforcement of any other messages and themes that have been offered throughout your event.

• Prescription-Strength Humor Exclusively For Healthcare Professionals

  Open your mouth and say “Ha!” You’ve never seen a funnier way of looking at Medical Technology, HIPAA, Patient Relations, Managed Care, Medical Specialists, Healthcare Bureaucracy, the Pharmaceutical Industry, Joint Commission, HCAHPS, CMS, and much more! “A Dose of Healthcare Humor” is designed to positively address situations and frustrations that the typical healthcare professional deals with in his or her job—in an incredibly entertaining way.It’s non-offensive, non-invasive humor—both clean and clever. And it qualifies for CE and CME! David Glickman puts the med in comedy and the Comedy in Medicine.

• Custom Corporate Comedy - When You Just Want To Laugh!

  If you’re looking for a program that’s strictly entertainment, this one’s for you! With Custom Corporate Comedy, no two programs are ever alike. This program of clean, clever, customized material is all about YOUR people, YOUR industry, YOUR products, YOUR services. Your group will be incredibly impressed when they realize that you have had the program created exclusively for them and for this event. David presents the most current and relevant humor for your group’s specific industry or place of employment. He can also include a comedic take on any theme or initiative that your group is embracing (or resisting)!

• Off the Top of My Head - Improvisation Exercises For Creativity & Thinking On Your Feet

  In the same way that traditional exercise can hone your body’s muscles, there are exciting improvisation exercises that can hone your brain’s ‘muscles.’ These fun-filled exercises will increase your ability for Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Quicker Decision-Making, Collaboration, Handling Risk and Sharpening Your Focus. All participation in the improv games is strictly voluntary—attendees can “play”—or simply sit back and observe and learn. Either way, the skills you learn in this Breakout Session will be invaluable for your success at both work and at home. It is a safe, judgment-free environment that just happens to be the most fun you’ll ever have while you’re learning!

• Embracing Work-Laugh Balance—The Key to Less Stress & More Success

  Look around the average workplace. Go ahead, we’ll wait. You’ll see most employees dealing with the stress of constant change, increased expectations, and having to do more with less. Well, the bad news is that those stressors are probably not going away any time soon. But the good news—the awesome news—is that there’s another way to approach them. Another way that successfully removes the stress that accompanies these challenges—and transforms them into coping strategies that set the stage for more success. Strategies that will have you laughing instead of loathing. David Glickman will teach you how to discover What’s So Funny About…YOUR Business or Industry. He’ll show you how by simply making a slight shift in the way you approach your challenges, you’ll experience a profound way of handling whatever obstacles you face in your job….as well as the challenges you face outside of work. David will thoroughly research your business or industry and create a fully customized keynote that absolutely answers the question of “What’s So Funny About…” your group. It’s like having an Off-Broadway musical comedy show all about YOUR attendees. What’s So Funny About… is not so much a typical general session ‘keynote speech’ as it is a full-blown high-energy one-person show. It’s got observational humor, funny visuals & props, hilarious song parodies, and a big “rock and roll” finish! One of the lessons of What’s So Funny About… is that Serious Does Not Cancel Fun. And that same lesson should apply when selecting a Keynote Speaker for your event.

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