Using Humor as a Business Superpower with Tim Washer

About this episode

Tim Washer discusses the role of humor in business and personal growth.

Send us Fan Mail The callings we answer in life often begin long before we ever find the courage to step out of the boat. This week, we're joined by corporate comedy pioneer and improv expert Tim Washer, Keynote Speaker, Event Emcee, PowerPoint Comedian at Ridiculous Media, for an honest conversation about humor, fear, and what it really takes to build a life true to who you are. After two decades at IBM and Cisco, an unexpected improv class taught by Amy Poehler set Tim on a path toward writ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Sam Yarborough, Jason Yarborough

Guest: Tim Washer

Topics covered

• humor
• business
• improv
• fear
• personal development

Keywords

• humor
• business superpower
• improv
• fear
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IBM, Cisco, Ridiculous Media

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