Andrew Tarvin
The world's first humor engineer, he explores the intersection of humor and business, offering insights into improving productivity and workplace happiness.
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Feb 18, 2020 • 36min
43. Andrew Tarvin on Engineering Humour Into Your Presentations
In this episode, humor consultant Andrew Tarvin, founder of Humor That Works and a sought-after speaker, shares his insights on integrating humor into presentations. He discusses whether humor and seriousness can coexist and explains the vital difference between comedy and humor. Andrew reveals how dabbling in stand-up can enhance presentation skills and introduces his 'MAP Method' to craft humor strategically. With anecdotes from his journey, including his transformation from a computer scientist to a humor engineer, the conversation is both enlightening and entertaining.
Sep 30, 2019 • 1h 22min
1130: Andrew Tarvin- The World's First Humor Engineer
Andrew Tarvin, the world's first humor engineer, discusses the art of integrating humor into the workplace to enhance productivity and happiness. He shares his journey from IT to becoming a corporate humorist, emphasizing the importance of context in comedy. Tarvin breaks down the skill of humor into three key components and explores how humor can help navigate workplace dynamics. He also reveals insights from his experiences, including the lessons learned from 96 first dates and the significant role humor plays in society.
