Humor In The C-Suite

Hi this is Kate Davis I’m a comic and keynote Speaker, and thanks for checking out my Podcast Humor in the C-Suite where I interview leaders, executives and business owners on how they use humor and levity to create an extraordinary work culture. I want to ask the questions that we all want answers to like… Does humor help us or harm us at work? Does humor change our perception of a problem? And how do our leaders use humor to inspire curiosity, success and innovation. I want to be a fly in their chardonnay, I mean a fly on their wall. Honestly, I’m as curious as you are…So join me and a guest every week for Humor in the C-Suite

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  The Skill of Vulnerability: How Executive Coach Amy Green Smith Quiets Inner Critic & Builds Trust

  Jul 28, 202634 min

  This week, Kate sits down with Amy Green Smith, executive leadership coach, master hypnotherapist, and keynote speaker, for a conversation on vulnerability, trust, and communication that's equal parts practical and funny. Amy explains why vulnerability is one of the most disarming tools a leader has, how humor-based communication systems help teams say the hard things without the blowup, and why confrontation avoidance always comes with a hidden cost. She also talks about her background as a master hypnotherapist, breaking down what hypnosis actually is at a scientific level and why it's able to quiet the inner critic, the internal guard that usually blocks new beliefs from sticking. Themes covered: authentic leadership, psychological safety, trust building, hypnosis, the inner critic, workplace culture, and humor in leadership. Plus, the story behind "q-tip stick," a phrase that will make sense once you hear it. Connect with Amy Green Smith Website LinkedIn Instagram Free Private Podcast Series: Boundaries Over Burnout Other episodes You'll Also Love The Trolley Scenario: Neuroinclusive Leadership and the Hidden Cost of Masking with Ron Sosa Two Truths and a Lie: How Heart-Led Leadership Beats Burnout with Isabelle Tremblay Work Happy: Why Humor is the Gateway to Mental Health at Work with Greg Kettner Additional Links & Resources: Interested in being a guest on Humor in the C-Suite? Reach out to book a call with Kate! Learn more about me and my work at katedavis.ca Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Humor in the C-Suite! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast, share it with your friends, and leave a rating or review. Your support helps the podcast continue to grow. Hosted by Kate Davis Edited by Chris @ Wider View Studios

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  Episode #10

  Know the Room, Own the Room: How Michael Earls Uses Humor to Keep Leadership Human in the Age of AI

  Jul 14, 202639 minS3

  Key topics: Leadership development in the age of AI · humor as an icebreaker in corporate IT leadership · Who are the "new zombies"? · why empathy and emotion are what AI still can't replicate · AI hallucinations and the limits of large language models · curiosity as a leadership trait · knowing your room before you use humor · storytelling as the key to retention. Guest advice: "Own the room. Know the room." Michael's guiding principle for using humor as a leader, learned from a mentor years ago. Standout quotes: "I am copying and pasting, copying and pasting now. I'm a machine now. And that's not what we were built for... We were built for critical thinking. Emotions... And empathy." —Michael Earls "It doesn't have a heart. It's like a tin man." —Kate Davis, on AI and empathy Connect with Michael Earls: https://www.michaelearls.com/books/finding-direction-in-the-age-of-ai/ Finding Direction in the Age of AI Wired for Purpose The Digital Compass Additional Links & Resources: Interested in being a guest on Humor in the C-Suite? Reach out to book a call with Kate! Learn more about me and my work at katedavis.ca Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Humor in the C-Suite! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast, share it with your friends, and leave a rating or review. Your support helps the podcast continue to grow. Hosted by Kate Davis Edited by Chris @ Wider View Studios

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  Episode #9

  The Reframe: Jeff Arnold, Bestselling Author & RightSure Founder, on Humor as a Leadership Strategy

  Jun 23, 202634 minS3

  This week I’m joined by Jeff Arnold : five-time bestselling author, founder of RightSure (North America’s most awarded insurance firm), and a guy who somehow turned standing next to a serious CEO at a drink fountain into a leadership lesson. We talk about why self-deprecating humor is the best humor, why “yes, and” belongs in your boardroom and not just your improv class, how Jeff kills his own ego every time he writes a book, and the story behind the most expensive speeding-ticket photo in Arizona history. Bring tissues. You’ll need them for laughing. Key Topics Self-deprecating humor as a leadership trust-builder The “yes, and” philosophy from improv, applied to business Reframing failure as forward motion Using humor to deliver hard news without losing authenticity Writing 12 books and learning to kill your own ego on the page Humor and AI: deploying technology without losing the human side of leadership Rebranding insurance agents as “famously friendly humans” Knowing your audience: when to dial humor up, and when to dial it down The line between self-deprecating humor and “punching down” Guest Advice Lead with self-deprecating humor before anyone else gets the chance to make you the joke. It signals confidence, not weakness, and it’s the fastest way to build trust with a team. Resources Mentioned RightSure Insurance Jeff’s book, AI Forward Leadership Jeff has written 12 books total, 5 of them bestsellers https://jeffarnold.com/books/ Jeff Arnold's Website Additional Links & Resources: Interested in being a guest on Humor in the C-Suite? Reach out to book a call with Kate! Learn more about me and my work at katedavis.ca Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Humor in the C-Suite! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast, share it with your friends, and leave a rating or review. Your support helps the podcast continue to grow. Hosted by Kate Davis Edited by Chris @ Wider View Studios

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  The Trolley Scenario: Neuroinclusive Leadership and the Hidden Cost of Masking with Ron Sosa

  Jun 9, 202636 minS3

  <p>Imagine a trolley hurtling down the tracks toward five people. You can pull a lever and divert it — but there's one person on the side track too. Most people pull the lever. And according to Ron Sosa, that's exactly how most workplaces are built: systems designed for the majority, with everyone else quietly getting run over. In this episode of Humor in the C Suite, Kate Davis sits down with Ron to talk about what it really costs to lead while masking, why humor is one of the most powerful tools for self-advocacy, and what becomes possible when leaders ar...

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  Coding with Humor: Leadership Lessons from Tech CEO Jeroen Derwort

  May 26, 202633 minS3

  <p>What does it look like when a shy kid who hated networking accidentally builds a game with 200 million players, survives corporate lawsuits, charms tax inspectors into forgetting why they came, and learns to lead by doing? That's Jeroen Derwort's story. In this episode of Humor in the C Suite, Kate Davis sits down with the former CEO of Gamebasics to explore how humor, humility, and a very healthy relationship with imperfection built one of the most unlikely success stories in gaming history — and what every leader can take from it.</p><p><b>Key Topics Covered</b><br/>Jeroen an...

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