Dave Schwensen TOPICS: Humor Teamwork Team Building Productivity Customer Service Presentation Skills Stress Management FEE CATEGORY:* 2.5k to 5.0k TRAVELS FROM: Ohio Video Profile Program Outlines Testimonials/Client List Request This Speaker

Dave Schwensen: Program Outlines

All programs can be customized for your specific profession, organization or special event.

Humoring Your Clients: Talking Your Way To Success


• Reduce Workplace Stress, Build Teamwork, Increase Productivity,
• Client Acquisition and Retention, Improve Customer Service
• Also available as a break-out training session

An informative and entertaining keynote presentation or break-out session on the benefits of using non-offensive and politically correct good humor as a communication tool. A hot topic in business, education and healthcare, Humoring Your Clients combines practical tips, humorous delivery, audience participation and Dave's behind the scenes experiences in the Hollywood entertainment industry with a healthy dose of facts and fun.

Basing his five step program on the proven theory that friends would rather do business with friends, Dave Schwensen's keynote and break-out sessions are designed to show how to build long term relationships that are both professional and profitable.

An important element of success is the ability to communicate your message and have it remembered. Each member of every team has experiences, thoughts and observations brimming with potential to break the ice whether making a first impression, maintaining established professional relationships, or enhancing customer service.

Dave Schwensen shows you how to benefit from these communication tools by employing a sense of creativity and good humor within a politically correct working environment. The results are a less stressful workplace, better teamwork, increased productivity, client acquisition and retention, and the sense of achievement that comes with success.

Dave's professional background enables him to bring unique solutions to common problems. A veteran of the fast paced and high stress entertainment industry in Hollywood and New York, he worked behind the scenes as a comedy talent coordinator and consultant for television networks, film studios and live performance venues. With egos and star power often clashing on a daily basis, Dave developed a set of communication skills to promote teamwork and meet deadlines through his experiences working with many of today's top comedy stars and production companies.

He is an internationally recognized humor coach, author of three books, an award-winning weekly columnist and host of the syndicated radio show, What's So Funny! Dave has also designed and instructs courses in Presentation and Communication Skills for Cleveland State University, Youngstown State University and others.

Humoring Your Clients: Creative Ways To Communicate Your Message


• Reduce Workplace Stress, Build Teamwork, Increase Productivity
• Improve Client Relations, Customer Service & Sales

Half or Full-Day Training Session with Dave Schwensen
Includes 50-page workbook

Originally designed and instructed by Dave Schwensen for Cleveland State University, Youngstown State University, University of Akron & Lorain County Community College

Course description from Cleveland State University Catalog of Professional Development Programs:
A sense of good humor is a powerful communication tool in building professional relationships, networking opportunities and a more productive workplace. The result is increased sales, repeat business and happy customers.

Here is what we'll cover in this energetic and fun class:


• Explore and discover the benefits of sharing your personal sense of humor
• How a simple conversation can help break the ice and relieve stress
• Why the most loyal clients really do "buy from friends"

This training session in communication skills can be customized to your specific needs. Because of individual coaching and in-session presentation opportunities, the number of participants may be limited. Contact us for more information.

* Please note that while this speaker's specific fee falls within the range posted at the top of this page (for Continental U.S. based events), fees are subject to change without notice. Also note that most celebrity keynotes begin in the $25,000 and up range (most list "Contact for Fee Schedule"). For current fee information or international event fees, please contact your Speakers Platform representative.