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Judy Carter is a top leadership keynote speaker, transformational communication expert, and international humorist. Wielding the “power of the punch line,” Carter gets results both nationally and internationally with a hilarious and empowering keynote, speaking to government groups, professional associations, and Fortune 500 companies. She uplifts and entertains while sharing practical information that attendees can apply to their jobs as well as their daily lives.

Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey after writing her first book, Judy Carter went from playing Vegas as a headlining standup comic to become an in-demand corporate speaker. Speaking on The Power of Purpose to overcome stress and navigate change, she was featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNN, as well as being a frequent contributor to NPR’s “All Things Considered.”

Judy doesn’t like to brag, but she did write the Bible. No joke, she’s the author of The Comedy Bible (Simon & Schuster) as well as The Message of You (St. Martin’s Press).

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When Things Get Dire – Inspire with “The Message of You”

In Carter’s presentation based on her new book, “The Message of You” (St. Martin’s Press), Carter reveals how to use stories as a leadership tool that gets others to listen, connect, and take action. Knowing and sharing your message creates stronger loyalty with your clients, motivates your staff and reminds you of what you stand for, so when things get dire – you can inspire.Take-Aways:

• Utilize Personal Life Lessons & Accelerate Work Relations.

• Become a Recognized Influencer & Immediately Connect with Your Audience.

• Build executive presence by speaking your message rather than data.

• Decrease stress by using your “Messes” to build your “MESSage”.

• Reduce the Fear of Public Speaking & Maximize Career Growth.

Stress IS a Laughing Matter: A Counterintuitive Approach to Stress Management

Life and work are stressful – overwhelming deadlines, stacks of paperwork, communication breakdowns… and that’s just Monday.

Judy illustrates the power of stories and humor and teaches us how to turn problems into punch lines, resolve conflict and build camaraderie so everyone will walk away with tools they can use immediately.

Her “Don’t get mad, get funny” philosophy inspires people to deal with issues such as change, new technology, work-life balance, and burnout — not to mention that overflowing inbox — with a sense of humor, rather than a sense of desperation.

• Utilize gratitude appreciation & secure a permanent sense of well-being.

• Use humor to turn conflict into camaraderie.

• How to joke appropriately.

How the Power of Your Story Can Increase Your Profits

Do people look like they have more important things to do when you speak?

• Is your “sales” pitch sounding phony?

• Have you lost touch with your passion for your job?

In this age of hype and market saturation, many people are competing for the same clients and customers. Your credentials and expertise isn’t always enough—AUTHENTICITY RULES. Now, more than ever, it’s critical to find out WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM THE CROWD. And they are your signature stories, taken from your own history: the Message of You.

In this presentation, acclaimed humorist and stress reduction expert Judy Carter, will share the secrets of her new best-selling book, to help you:

• Lead with your message, rather than your credentials to connect with clients and customers.

• Use your message to connect with clients via Social Media.

• Craft your “credential story”—how you took your clients from “mess to success”.

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 yoru 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.
Your presentation for our insurance sales people was exactly the kind of humor and energy we wanted. People especially loved how you customized yoru 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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Booksby Judy Carter

The New Comedy Bible

The New Comedy Bible

The Message of You

The Message of You

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