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March 29, 2024

Ep 496 - The Power Of Humor In Connecting With Clients With Conor Cunneen

Conor Cunneen, originally hailing from Ireland and now a seasoned Chicago resident, is a renowned keynote speaker and business humorist with a background as a marketing vice president. Cunneen holds a strong belief in the power humor holds within professionalism, using it to establish connections with clients and audiences. With his comedic talents, he skillfully delivers presentations that not only entertain but also motivate audiences, emphasizing the significance of incorporating humor to build relationships. Furthermore, he suggests that humor, even in small doses, can effectively engage and connect with others during communication. This perspective has been shaped by his experiences in consulting, particularly in the food service industry, where he continues to spread laughter and provide insightful tips to enhance performance and productivity.

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Conor Cunneen, originally hailing from Ireland and now a seasoned Chicago resident, is a renowned keynote speaker and business humorist with a background as a marketing vice president. Cunneen holds a strong belief in the power humor holds within professionalism, using it to establish connections with clients and audiences. With his comedic talents, he skillfully delivers presentations that not only entertain but also motivate audiences, emphasizing the significance of incorporating humor to build relationships. Furthermore, he suggests that humor, even in small doses, can effectively engage and connect with others during communication. This perspective has been shaped by his experiences in consulting, particularly in the food service industry, where he continues to spread laughter and provide insightful tips to enhance performance and productivity. 

Episode Outline: 
(00:02:57) Enhancing Professional Relationships Through Humor
(00:03:53) Enhancing Communication through Humorous
Presentations
(00:03:53) Strategic Humor for Engaging Presentations
(00:05:52) Neurochemical Boost Through Humor and Smiling
(00:15:35) Surprising Humor: Enhancing Speech Engagement
(00:30:27) Utilizing Modern Media for Book Promotion
 
Bio:
Conor Cunneen IS IrishmanSpeaks. This man is happily exiled in Chicago where he says the Guinness is good, the people are friendly and has has been force fed more corned beef and green beer than I ever had in Ireland! Conor is a former Marketing Vice-President who now earns a crust as a keynote speaker, business humorist and consultant who leaves audiences with: a smile on the face, a spring in the step and memorable, actionable takeaways to Improve People, Performance, & Productivity – with a Smile! Conor is a Chicago Humorous Speaker of the year - for a speech (would you believe?) on Customer Service in San Quentin Prison. He is also a recipient of the President's Gold Medal for Volunteer Service for his work with the unemployed
 
Website for a keynote speaker whose mission is to improve people, performance & productivity - with a smile!

 

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