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
Episodes
58 episodes
The Flight of Authenticity: How Lisa Pagotto Leads with Humor in the World's Most Extreme Destinations
What does leadership look like when your boardroom is a remote jungle and your team is scattered across time zones navigating geopolitical complexity? For Lisa Pagotto, founder of Crooked Compass, it looks like authenticity, resilience, and a f...
Work Happy: Why Humor is the Gateway to Mental Health at Work with Keynote Speaker Greg Kettner
What if one joke — sent on a Friday morning — could remind someone they matter? What if three words from a stage could stop someone from ending their life? Greg Kettner has seen both happen. In this episode of Humor in the C Suite, Kate Davis s...
Two Truths and a Lie: How Heart-Led Leadership Beats Burnout with Author Isabelle Tremblay
Episode SummaryWhat happens when the person who's been protecting everyone else forgets to protect herself? For Isabelle Tremblay, the answer was burnout so complete she couldn't draft a simple email. In this episode of Humor in t...
The Power of Asking the Right Questions with CEO Scott Burgmeyer
What happens in the silence when nobody laughs? That question sits at the heart of this conversation between Kate Davis and Scott Burgmeyer, founder and CEO of the Become More Group. Scott has spent over three decades moving through manufacturi...
Summer Camp: How Playground Leadership Builds Workplace Trust with Camp Director Matt Kaufman
What does summer camp have to do with building a high-performing workplace? According to Matt Kaufman — everything. In this episode of Humor in the C Suite, Kate Davis sits down with Matt to explore how the conditions that make camp transformat...
What Makes an Inspired Leader? with Corporate Trainer Bruce Mayhew
In this inspiring episode of "Humor in the C Suite," Kate Davis welcomes Bruce Mayhew, corporate trainer and author of the newly released book "The Path of an Inspired Leader." Bruce shares his journey from 11 years at Scotiabank (where he help...
Humor ROI: The C-Suite Edition 2025
In this episode of "Humor in the C Suite," host Kate Davis takes a retrospective look at the year 2025 to extract key lessons about humor's role in leadership. Kate reflects on recurring questions from listeners concerning the effectiveness of ...
How Keynote Speaker Electric Bill Uses Humor to Transform Teams
Host Kate Davis sits down with Bill G. Williams, affectionately known as Electric Bill, to explore the powerful role humor can play in transforming corporate culture. The conversation delves into Bill's personal journey, highlighting his strugg...
How Business Executive Frank Brown Laughed His Way from Sales Rep to President
In this episode of Humor in the C Suite, host Kate Davis converses with Frank Brown, a respected business executive with a rich history in international markets. Frank shares humorous anecdotes and insightful lessons from his 43-year career tha...
Worth the Risk: Why Media Industry Veteran Steve Carey Says Startup Humor is Essential
In this engaging episode of Humor in the C Suite, Kate Davis interviews Steve Carey, a media industry veteran known for his unique blend of humor and expertise in launching media startups. With over two decades of experience, Steve shares his j...
Meet Them Where They Are: Leadership Trainer Matthew Hill on Global Leadership Communication
In this exciting episode of "Humor in the C Suite," host Kate Davis welcomes Matthew Hill, a distinguished leadership trainer known for intertwining humor with actionable communication strategies. The discussion delves into how humor can transf...
John Preston: One Sided Pancake
In this engaging episode of "Humor in the C Suite," host Kate Davis chats with John Preston about the intersection of humor and business strategy. John, an accomplished television professional turned entrepreneur and sales coach, shares his jou...
Tariq Munir: Cross Border Humor
In this engaging episode of "Humor in the C Suite," host Kate Davis invites Tariq Munir to share his insights on leveraging humor in leadership roles. Tariq, with his profound experience in digital transformation and finance, explains how humor...
Russell Harvey: The Optimist
In this episode of "Humor in the C Suite," host Kate Davis welcomes resilience expert Russell Harvey. Throughout the episode, Russell elaborates on the intricacies of resilience coaching, emphasizing the balance between creativity and pragmatis...
Dominic George: The Mask and the Mirror
Welcome to "Humor in the C Suite," where host Kate Davis explores how humor can transform work cultures with guest Dominic George, an expert in leadership coaching for black men. In this week's episode, Dominic shares insights from his extensiv...
Dr. Ute Liersch: Toothpaste
In this episode of "Humor in the C Suite," host Kate Davis interviews Dr. Ute Liersch, a seasoned psychologist known for her distinct approach to leadership and resilience. The conversation weaves through Dr. Liersch's eclectic career, from bei...
Stefano Iaboni: Games
What if laughter could be your secret weapon for better leadership? International comedy expert Stefano Iaboni has spent over 20 years proving that humor isn't just entertainment—it's a powerful business tool that drives innovation, reduces str...
Lizzie Schreier: No Shorts
In this episode of "Humor in the C Suite," host Kate Davis welcomes Lizzie Schreier, an esteemed veteran in digital transformation and strategy. Kate and Lizzie delve into the intriguing intersection of leadership, humor, and digital innovation...
Fotini Iconomopoulos: "From Boardroom to Bedroom"
Host Kate Davis welcomes negotiation expert Fotini Iconomopoulos. Fotini brings her wealth of experience negotiating for top corporations and shares how humor plays a pivotal role in her negotiation techniques. The discussion delves into how hu...
Ask me anything but make it funny!
In this engaging episode of "Humor in the C Suite," host Kate Davis steps into the spotlight to address the many questions from her audience about the intersection of humor and leadership. Key Takeaways:Humor Enhances...
Aneace Haddad: Humor Helps Humanize
In this week's episode of “Humor in the C Suite,” host Kate Davis sits down with Aneace Haddad, a distinguished C-suite executive coach, to explore the intersection of humor and leadership. Aneace shares insights from his remarkable journ...
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Hugh Forrest: "Take your work seriously, but don’t take yourself too seriously"
In this engaging episode of "Humor in the C Suite," host Kate Davis chats with Hugh Forrest, Co-President and Chief Programming Officer of South by Southwest (SXSW). Forrest shares his insights on how humor and creativity intersect to foster an...
Sara Schulting Kranz: "The Grand Canyon"
In this episode of "Humor in the C Suite," host Kate Davis introduces Sara Schulting Kranz, renowned author, speaker, and executive coach. Sara shares her compelling journey of personal transformation, following a life-altering trauma. The epis...
Heather Tolley-Bauer: "Can I Say That?"
Welcome to another engaging episode of Humor in the C Suite with your host, Kate Davis, featuring the vibrant Heather Tolley-Bauer. This captivating episode unfolds Heather's fascinating journey from a banking executive in PR to a stan...
Kate Davis: "The Power of Storytelling"
Welcome to the first episode of 2025 of "Humor in the C Suite," where host Kate Davis dives into the intersection of humor and leadership. As the new year unfolds, Kate reflects on the previous year’s episodes filled with insightful discussions...
