Ep. 22 Stephanie Davies - How to make MILLIONS selling laughter!

In this episode, the hosts discuss the role of laughter and humor in the workplace, featuring Stephanie, a former stand-up comedian turned corporate culture consultant. Stephanie reflects on her decade-long experience in stand-up comedy, sharing both the challenges and lessons learned from the journey. She describes her initial struggles and a significant failure at a major university gig that taught her resilience and humility.

Transitioning from comedy to corporate settings, Stephanie discusses the challenges of monetizing laughter and how she transformed her passion for humor into a consulting business, Laughology. This organization focuses on creating culture change in workplaces by using humor to foster better communication, engagement, and change management. She also shares how she took her stand-up experience into schools to help children with reading and writing, leveraging her own struggles with dyslexia.

The conversation touches on topics such as the importance of genuine interactions in leadership, the evolving landscape of workplace culture, and how humor can be a powerful tool for connection. Stephanie stresses the need for organizations to embrace change and use humor as a medium for learning and development. They also discuss current trends in corporate training, including topics like workplace happiness and mental health.

The episode ends with Stephanie highlighting her book on the science of laughter and her ambitions for future projects, emphasizing the need for organizations to invest in their people and create supportive working environments.