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Judy Carter

Motivational Humorist, Stress Reduction Keynoter, Hilarious Emcee

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Biography

You may have seen Judy Carter on your TV — she’s made over 100 appearances as a standup and starred in four HBO comedy specials. But as an author, she doesn’t like to brag… well, maybe a little. After all, she did write the Bible. No joke, Judy is the author of The New Comedy Bible, a powerful guide that even had Oprah asking, "Can you teach people to be funny?" Spoiler alert: The answer is yes. Judy’s insights have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNN, and NPR, where they all ask the same burning question: "How can we stress less and laugh more?" Her answer is simple: laugh at your stress before it laughs at you. Known for her engaging blend of humor and insight, Judy is a motivational humorist speaking at Fortune 500 companies as well as the less fortunate. With a style that unites people through laughter, Judy Carter is here to remind us that humor is not just a coping tool; it’s a superpower.

Speech Topics

  • Leadership Training When Things Get Dire --Inspire!

    Are you a boss or a leader? Do you equate fear with respect and power with effectiveness? Do you bully people to get your desires met? Leadership is a lot more than getting other people to do what you want -- it's inspiring them to do their very best and take pride in their work. People will meet their boss's expectations, but they will surpass their leader's expectations -- and their own.

  • "Laughter" - It Really Is the Best Medicine"

    It is now a proven medical fact that laughter can improve both physical and mental health. It's free. You don't have to swallow it with water. It's not painful. So why hasn't someone harnessed it and sold it as a miracle cure? Judy Carter has. And that's why she's spoken to doctors' groups, nurses, hospital staffs, social workers, and healthcare conferences. From laughing your way out of stress to using humor to connect with your patients, Judy Carter will show you how to get your daily dose of laughter and how to pass it on.

  • Comedy Workshops Presents: Stress IS a Laughing Matter with Judy Carter

    What’s that saying? “Into each life, a little rain must fall.” Well, some of us might feel like we’ve been trying to swim through a flash flood! Stress reduction expert and international best-selling author of “The New Comedy Bible, has a solution to stress – LAUGH at it! You might recognize Judy from over 100 television appearances or her interview with Oprah Winfrey, as she will show even the humor-impaired how to laugh in the face of stress and brighten up a bad day. And on top of that – all of Judy’s keynotes are customized to the stresses facing your attendees. Prepare to be uplifted – no surgery required. (Ladies – waterproof mascara recommended.) · Use light-hearted self-mocking to create instant likeability. · Defuse the “hecklers” in your workplace. · Lighten up staff using simple comedy techniques. · Approach your day with a sense of humor rather than a sense of desperation. · Turn conflict into camaraderie with Judy's “Laughter is the best medicine” philosophy.

  • Breakout Session with Judy Carter: Destress Comedy Workshop for the Humor Impaired

    When people laugh, good things happen. Have you ever noticed that joking about a problem can make it more manageable? Laughter should be considered an essential business. Our mental health depends on it. Studies show laughter alleviates stress, soothes tension, relieves pain, improves your mood, boosts your immune system, resolves conflict, and just feels good. In this interactive comedy workshop Judy Carter, we will share stories, tell some jokes and learn how to: · Battle a sense of desperation using your sense of humor · Lighten up your workplace by being a Comedy Queen rather than a Drama Queen · Defuse the hecklers in your life by using stand-up comedy techniques · Create likeability using lighthearted self-mocking · Turn conflict into camaraderie with Judy's “Laughter is the best medicine” philosophy

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Testimonials

""Your keynote was perfect with a focused message on managing change. You allowed us to laugh at our processes and ourselves and still be able to understand that we have to be flexible to survive in today’s world.""

- FedEx

""Your keynote at our Hospital Summit was a huge hit -- motivating, uplifting and the nurse care managers, supervisors and administrators had overwhelming positive comments on your talk. You have an amazing talent to bring humor to serious topics and would be an asset to any business function.""

- Pfizer

""Your presentation for our insurance sales people was exactly the kind of humor and energy we wanted. People especially loved how you customized your speech for the health insurance industry and your “Underwriter’s Rap Song” was a riot! Everyone was uplifted and we couldn’t have asked for more.""

- Providence Insurance Group

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