Laughing about work
Do you think your workplace is funny?
The Purpose Behind the Keynote
Why the title Work, Laugh, Repeat?
Why Humor Succeeds in the Workplace?
Speaking at tradeshows in industries ranging from technology, to medical to automotive, Greg noted how audiences responded when he incorporated humor into the presentations. “They were more likely to stay for the entire presentation,” he recalls. “Some even saw it multiple times. It made me realize it was possible to entertain, inform and motivate people simultaneously. I guess that’s how ‘Work, Laugh, Repeat’ was born.”
What this program delivers
Greg’s Unique Style
Greg realizes comedy can be a tough sell at corporate events. “Clients worry about what might come out of a comedian’s mouth,” he says. “Maybe they’ve been burned before.” Which is why Greg approaches his craft differently: “Trust me, everything you will hear is ‘HR-approved,’” Greg says.
Audience Reaction
“Nothing pleases me more than when audience members approach me after keynote presentations and say, ‘Thanks, we needed that,’” Greg says. It reassures me that my message made an impact, sparked fresh ideas, and encouraged them to take meaningful action in their work and lives.
Success stories
Even clients who work in industries one would never label “funny” can cut loose. “I’ve made funeral directors laugh; I’ve made emergency room nurses laugh. I’ve even made the CIA laugh,” Greg says. “You have to find time to laugh, no matter what you do at work all day.”
Customization
Every keynote Greg delivers is different. Why? Because every audience is different. That’s why Greg works with clients beforehand, asking questions about what topics will deliver big laughs and, more importantly, what topics to avoid. The result is not only sharp, fresh material but also an accompanying PowerPoint or Keynote presentation that clients review and approve prior to Greg’s appearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ask Greg anything. It’s your event. You need to feel comfortable knowing you’ve made a great decision to include humor, and that you’ve hired the right keynote speaker, Greg Schwem.
What is the main idea behind “Laughing About Work”?
The core message is that laughter isn’t just fun, it’s powerful. Greg Schwem argues that humor in the workplace strengthens connection, creativity, and communication, while breaking down stress and barriers. Injecting well-crafted levity into corporate settings helps humanize interactions and fosters a healthier, more collaborative environment.
Why has humor become less common in our workplaces?
How does Greg Schwem personalize his presentations?
How can organizations introduce humor without offending anyone?
Greg is ready to discuss your next event and his role in it, as either a keynote speaker or conference emcee.
Greg delivers a memorable experience guaranteed to have audience members repeating lines at the office and on Zoom calls for weeks.
