Reinventing Myself

Reinventing Myself

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

February 4, 2026 · 4 min

About this episode

Jan McInnis shares her journey of reinvention in the comedy profession while staying true to her roots.

How have I stayed in the comedy profession, made a great living at it while also NOT being famous? Well it's called reinvention and I've done it a lot! Here's a quick story on reinventing myself from one thing to the other while still staying true to my comedy roots. This is great advice for anyone who wants to make a living in entertainment or pretty much anything else. Here's a quick story with my advice. 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jan McInnis, Jan

Topics covered

  • reinvention
  • comedy
  • entertainment
  • leadership
  • humor

Keywords

  • change management
  • motivational speaking
  • business skills
  • communication
  • resilience

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: Washington, D.C.

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