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Corporate Workshops

Our workshops are not frivolous comedy lessons: they teach how to tackle key leadership challenges through humour

Practical workshops that show how to use humour to build psychological safety, sharpen engagement, improve communication, build client relationships and turn managers into leaders people follow because they want to, not because they have to

Four ways in

Pick the workshop that matches the problem

Each workshops tackles a specific organisation challenge using the right type of humour

Psychological Safety

Psychological Safety

Using humour to make it easy for employees to speak up, offer ideas and learn by trying and failing.

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Employee Engagement

Employee Engagement

Re-energising teams and improving employee morale through the use of the right humour

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Persuasive Communication & Client Relationships

Persuasive Communication & Client Relationships

Using humour to persuade convincingly, build client relationships and improve trust

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Leadership Effectiveness

Leadership Effectiveness

Helping managers to use humour to become more effective and create genuine followership

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Why choose us

We have the right credentials and experience to deliver this training

Business outcomes

We don’t train you to be a comedian. We teach you humour that will tackle organizational issues and therefore grow the busines.

Uniquely qualified trainers

We’re both experienced leaders who have managed P&Ls of large businesses and published humorists, a rare combination

Learn by doing

Every session includes exercises, role-play and plenty of practice - you will be funnier after the workshop (and equipped with the tools to practise more)

Asia Relevant

Both facilitators have, together, spent a century in Asia - their stories, examples and humour techniques are tried and tested here

Certificates

Participants leave with a completion certificate for their L&D records.

Workshops tailored for you

Our workshops are in-person and we offer half- and full-day options. We even do one hour talks to explain the concept (as a precursor to the workshop). And we adapt the workshops to your particular needs

How it works

From first call to lasting habit

1

Consultation

We talk to you via a short call or meeting to understand the specific challenge or objective you are trying to address

2

Planning

We then build the workshop to address that challenge; we don’t simply run a standard one-size-for-all course

3

Workshop Delivery

We facilitate a very interactive, engaging session, in which you learn by doing

4

Support

We offer follow-up sessions and resources to help you as needed

Jestifications

(not paid actors… we couldn’t afford it)

★★★★★

"Brilliant insights"

Thank you Paddy Rangappa and Rahul Phondke for your brilliant insights from the "Humor for Leaders" workshop! Highly recommend this to anyone looking to seriously add humor to their leadership toolbox! 😃

Aalok AgrawalSenior Vice-President & General Manager
★★★★★

"Unique topic"

One of the most unique topics, but something close to my heart and mind always. Thank you Rahul Phondke and Paddy Rangappa, you were brilliant.

Tarun NalluDirector Key Accounts (APAC) at Coursera | Ex-Entrepreneur
★★★★★

"No jargon, just inspiration"

His communication is not diluted with jargon or buzz words and you always end up smarter (and more inspired) after talking to him. Paddy is also a talented and inspirational keynote speaker - his speaking engagements connect with the audience, effectively deliver messages and he adds just the right amount of humor and levity to any topic he presents. I'd highly recommend Paddy for any speaking engagements!

Andrea LeeGlobal Marketing Leader
★★★★★

"Wonderful storytelling"

Paddy truly understands the importance of finding powerful insights that fuel big creative ideas. He understands how fragile ideas are, how to nurture them and inspire people to reach high for them. Paddy is an ideas person, he's walked the talk and been an integral part of teams that have developed breakthrough work. He has a real gift for communication making the most complicated subjects interesting and engaging due to his wonderful storytelling skills. I will always remember attending a big conference where the guest speaker failed to turn up at the 12th hour. Paddy fearlessly and confidently stepped in and had the whole audience captivated and waiting on his every word.

Mark BlearsBrand Director
★★★★★

"Speaks our truth"

Paddy is known to be an engaging speaker. He is observant and insightful and can strip away the corporate jargon to reveal what's real and important about consumers and companies. And with his years of experience and exposure to corporations, his words speak the truth we often resist to admit to ourselves.

Margot TorresManaging Director at McDonald's Philippines
★★★★★

"A dose of Paddy is a real treat"

He communicates in a simple and humorous tone that leaves a deep impact on the audience and encourages them to embrace new ways of thinking. His stints across multiple organizations and cultures equip him with a vast set of experiences that he draws into to communicate effectively. Working with Paddy and listening to him is always a treat and I'd unhesitatingly recommend a dose of Paddy to anyone looking for new ways of motivating themselves and their teams.

Sumeet VohraPresident APAC at McCormick
★★★★★

"ROFL stuff"

His tongue perpetually in cheek, he brings wit and situational humor in a droll and charming manner. As my daughters would pithily comment "ROFL stuff"

Vikram SakhujaMadison Media & OOH at Madison World
Ready when you are

Ready to make your team's humour an actual leadership asset?

Book a workshop and we'll take it from there.