Hollywood Timing

About this episode

Jan McInnis shares insights on the importance of timing in comedy and its impact on career success in Hollywood.

Timing in comedy, and especially Hollywood is super helpful. Joke timing makes the joke work, and when you have good timing on meeting people in Hollywood, it helps your career. Here's a story about two times Hollywood Timing worked for me. https://www.TheWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top change management keynote speaker, comedian, and funny motivational speaker who helps organizations use humor to handle change, build resilience, and strengthen leadership skills. With her laugh-out-loud stories and practical tips, Jan shows audiences how humor isn't just entertainment—it's a business skill that drives communication, connection, and stress relief. A conference keynote speaker, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer , Jan has written material for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as well as radio, TV, and syndicated cartoon strips. She's the author of two books— Finding the Funny Fast and Convention Comedian —and her insights on humor in business have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Huffington Post . For over 25 years, she has been helping leaders and teams discover how to bounce back from setbacks, embrace change, and connect through comedy…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jan McInnis, Jan

Topics covered

• comedy
• timing
• Hollywood
• career development

Keywords

• humor
• leadership
• change management
• communication

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Finding the Funny Fast, Convention Comedian

Books & works: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Finding the Funny Fast and Convention Comedian, the Greater Washington Society of Association Executives, Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips from a Comedian, Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes

Places: Hollywood, Washington, D.C.

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