Park at Your Own Risk

Park at Your Own Risk

From Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian by Jan McInnis

April 10, 2026 · 4 min · Season 1

About this episode

Jan McInnis shares her experiences with parking in LA, particularly at LAX, while discussing the importance of humor in handling change and leadership.

When people think of LA, they think of traffic. But they should really think of parking! I've had good and bad parking experiences, especially at LAX since I'm there a lot. Here's a quick story about some of the places I've parked there. 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. Jan…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jan McInnis, Jan

Topics covered

  • parking
  • traffic
  • LAX
  • humor in business

Keywords

  • change management
  • motivational speaker
  • comedy
  • leadership skills

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 "Excellence in Education" Award, Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips from a Comedian, Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes

Places: LA, Washington, D.C.

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