When the Cruise Ship Thinks You Jumped Overboard

About this episode

Jan McInnis shares her experiences and insights about performing comedy on cruise ships, including a humorous story about a misunderstanding with the ship's crew.

Who jumps off a cruise ship on PURPOSE? Performing comedy on a cruise ship is not my favorite thing. One of my earlier episodes is a scary story about being stranded in a foreign country before cell phones were super popular. This story has more to do with the good and bad reasons for performing on cruise ships, along with a quick story about the ship thinking I was gone. Take a listen. 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jan McInnis, Jan

Topics covered

• comedy
• cruise ships
• performance
• storytelling
• leadership

Keywords

• humor
• change management
• motivation
• 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 "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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