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Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian

It"s funny business! Learn leadership & business skills to deal with people & handle life"s curveballs. A professional comedian offers laughs & practical tips. Funny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis"s unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She"s sold material for Jay Leno"s Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon

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02:18

Oh Darn, a Woman Comic

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian ·

2025/04/07

People always ask what it’s like being a woman in the male-dominated world of stand-up, and the truth is—it’s mostly fine… but there are a couple things that drive me nuts. This is a fun peek into what what I've had people say to my face, and how I've handled it! https://www.theWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top keynote speaker, funny female motivational speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay Leno’s The Tonight Show monologues as well as many other

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03:10

3 Nights in Hawaii for 16 Minutes on Stage

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2025/03/20

Imagine flying to Hawaii for a humor keynote, only to have everything shift in a way you never saw coming. As a keynote speaker, comedian, and corporate speaker, I know that timing, adaptability, and engaging an audience are everything—but this was a whole new challenge. With the pressure on and no room for error, I had to think fast and use comedy in business to keep the energy high. What happened next proved that sometimes, the best moments in public speaking come when you least expect them, and

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05:23

Comedy Under Pressure

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2025/03/13

In this episode, comedian and keynote speaker Jan McInnis takes us behind the scenes of a high-stakes convention show that could make or break her career. With pressure mounting from every angle—an intimidating crowd, a skeptical agent, and a fellow comic with a history—she had no idea how the night would unfold. Tune in for a gripping and hilarious story about resilience, surprises, and finding the funny in unexpected places. https://www.theWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top keynote speaker,

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04:58

My Rideshare Nightmares

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2025/02/07

Ever wondered what really goes on behind the wheel of a rideshare? As someone who relies on Uber and Lyft for travel, I’ve had some eye-opening experiences—some hilarious, some frustrating, and some downright nerve-wracking. From reckless drivers to unexpected fare demands and surprising last-minute changes, these rides have taught me a lot about safety, preparation, and the importance of professionalism. Whether you’re a frequent traveler or just curious about the wild world of ridesharing, take a

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04:51

My Recipe For Success: The Secret Ingredients for...

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2025/01/17

Ever thought you could conquer anything with just a mix of enthusiasm and naivety? In this inspiring and humorous episode, Jan McInnis shares her journey from an ill-prepared novice hiker to an experienced explorer of over 25 national parks. Through tales of daunting trails like Angel’s Landing and Old Rag, Jan reflects on the surprising life lessons these adventures offer. This episode is packed with laughs, relatable missteps, and valuable leadership insights on fostering enthusiasm while offering

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03:28

When More Money is Too Much

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2025/01/03

https://www.TheWorkLady.com Money matters can bring out the best and the worst in any industry, but in the unpredictable world of comedy, payment stories often take on a life of their own. While underpayment and non-payment are hot topics, few talk about the unexpected twist of overpayment. What would you do if you were paid more than you earned—keep it, or come clean? In this episode I share how I handled things. Jan McInnis is a top change management keynote speaker and comedian. She uses

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03:00

Deadly Rental Cars

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2024/11/26

Here's a quick story about a rental car that almost killed me this year! AND I offer 4 quick things to check on a rental car that might just save your life. https://www.theWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top keynote speaker, funny female motivational speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay Leno’s The Tonight Show monologues as well as many other people, places, and groups—radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, guests on The Jerry Springer Show (her parents

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03:22

Finding Nemo with Ellen DeGeneres

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2024/08/28

Sometimes you get an opportunity out of the blue that is HUGE; Here's a quick story of one of mine. https://www.TheWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top change management keynote speaker and comedian. She uses short funny stories to emphasize her tips on how businesses can use humor to handle change. Jan is a top conference keynote speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay Leno’s The Tonight Show monologues as well as many other people, places, and

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03:19

Bad Comment Cards. Larry the Cable Guy Helps

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2024/08/22

A week of bad shows will kill your spirit. My week working with Larry the Cable Guy saved my career, AND I learned a valuable lesson about failure. Here's a quick story from my days on the road in comedy clubs. https://www.theWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top keynote speaker, funny female motivational speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay Leno’s The Tonight Show monologues as well as many other people, places, and even the Jerry Springer Show (her

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03:17

ALMOST on Oprah!

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian ·

2024/07/30

I had my plane tickets and I was BOOKED. But other stuff happened. Somewhere out there, there's a house wife in Texas who messed up my big break!! Here's the short version of a moment in my life that hurts! https://www.theWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top keynote speaker, funny female motivational speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay Leno’s The Tonight Show monologues as well as many other people, places, and groups—radio, TV, syndicated cartoon

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02:32

Cher's Help Launching My Career

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian ·

2024/07/02

Who knew attending a Cher concert would lead to a life in comedy for ME! AND it was so full of weird coincedences that you just can't make it up. Take a 2 minute listen as to how I got the nerve to get verbalize my goals, which led to the Hollywood Improv. https://www.theWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top keynote speaker, funny female motivational speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay Leno’s The Tonight Show monologues as well as many other people,

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02:40

Do You Really Want to Be Famous? I got to work with...

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian ·

2024/05/31

Do you really want to be famous is a quick post about the weekend I worked with Jon Stewart at the Punchline Comedy Club in Atlanta. It gave me a unique perspective on being famous and brought up a few questions. https://www.TheWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top motivational keynote speaker, comedian, master of ceremonies and comedy writer. She uses short funny stories to emphasize her tips on how businesses can use humor to handle change. Jan is a top conference keynote speaker, comedian, Master of

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03:15

A Bad Idea for Making Money

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian ·

2024/05/07

I've been hit up for money before from various people, but listen in to this quick story about an agency who tried to get some money from me to help them promote me. It was ridiculous! I tried helping them out, but in the end, it really wasn't worth it. It's funny business! Learn leadership & business skills to deal with people & handle life's curveballs. A professional comedian offers laughs & practical tips. Funny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help

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02:26

Making Onto "The List"

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2024/04/25

There are some lists you want to make it on in comedy and some you don't. Here's a quick story about the time I got on a very good list! Funny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno’s Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even

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03:07

Cursing on Stage

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2024/04/09

Cursing on stage is usally a BIG no-no for corporate events, BUT here's a quick story about the ONE time I did it and it worked!!! In fact I got booked for MORE shows. Funny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno’s Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV,

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02:17

The Biggest Radio Show

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian ·

2024/03/08

It's funny business! And today Jan shares a quick story from her comedy club days about doing radio . . . or NOT doing radio. Take a quick break and pick up a quick tip.

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04:05

Drunkest Emcee Gig

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian ·

2024/02/27

Funny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. This episode is what she learned from the drunkest emcee gig she ever had to do! Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno’s Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud).

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04:24

Mom's Genius Idea

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian ·

2024/02/16

It's funny business! Learn leadership & business skills to deal with people & handle life's curveballs. A professional comedian offers laughs & practical tips. Check out Jan's website here. Check out more stories on her Facebook Business page here. Today Jan shares one of the keys of her success! It's funny business! Learn leadership & business skills to deal with people & handle life's curveballs. A professional comedian offers laughs & practical tips. Funny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan

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04:11

The BEST Moment in Your Career

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian ·

2023/10/25

Short stories from Jan's comedy and keynote speaking career with unique tips for business. https://www.theWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top keynote speaker, funny female motivational speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay Leno’s The Tonight Show monologues as well as many other people, places, and groups—radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, guests on The Jerry Springer Show (her parents are proud). For over 25 years, she’s traveled the country as a

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0:42

News jokes for Friday, September 1, 2023

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian ·

2023/09/01

Two quick jokes from the news today. Check them out!

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