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Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Reinventing MyselfHow 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...

2026-02-0404 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian When the Cruise Ship Thinks You Jumped OverboardWho 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...

2026-01-2305 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian My Bad ad Weird JobsComedy is a weird job, but it's not a bad job. Weird and bad jobs are the definition of first jobs; you know, the ones you get when you're right out of high school or college. Fast food is bad, but I guarantee telemarketing is worse. I know because I did that as well as some other bad ones. And what did I telemarket? I'll give you a hint, it Moos! Check out my short story here! https://www.TheWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top change management keynote speaker, comedian, and funny...

2026-01-1405 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Airline Seat Fighting at 30,000 FeetFighting over an airline seat, we've all been there! Or at least thought about it. This is one time that I actually thought I was going to be a part of the news because of a fight on the airlines. Listen to my quick story and beware of doing one of these unspoken airline rules that are sure to cause a fight! 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...

2026-01-0604 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian The Long-Term Payoff of Keeping Your WordIn the comedy business, it's easy to cancel one gig for another, better paying gig. Many times entertainers are looking at the short-term gain of making more money, instead of keeping their word. Here's a quick story about how keeping my word paid off BIG. 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 sk...

2025-12-1603 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Helping Out vs Being Taken Advantage OfYes there's a thin line between helping out vs being taken advantage of, and in comedy you have to pay attention or you will get taken advantage of a lot! Here's a quick story about 2 times where I had each of these things happen . . . or almost happen. Please listen and subscribe - my stories are short, behind the scenes things that happened to me as a comedian. They come out 1 time per week! https://www.TheWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top change management keynote speaker, comedian, and funny motivational speaker who helps...

2025-12-1102 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Drama in the Front RowAlcohol and comedy clubs go together very well - which can lead to drama! And not all drama is because someone is drunk. Here's a quick story about a night where alcohol caused drama in the front row . . . but not how you would think. 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 th...

2025-12-0302 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Battling the BachelorettesThere are some groups in comedy clubs that comedians dread . . . Bacherlorette parties rank right up there around number 1. I've had to deal with my fair share of them but one club owner actually had a brilliant idea for marketing to them to make extra money. Check out my short story here. 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...

2025-11-2603 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Dolls? At My Age?Yes, but these are special dolls! Here's a quick story about some dolls I was given to help me stop worrying about the future! It was a cool gift and I've used them for decades. Take a listen to see if you might need a set of these! 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...

2025-11-2102 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian The Elements of Frustration in ComedyThere are lots of frustrating elements in comedy, and we're used to them . .. things like drunks or bad set ups. But sometimes there are things that mess up your performance that you couldn't even think up! Here's a quick story about a few times things have thrown me for a loop! 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...

2025-11-0704 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian The Day I Regretted Saying "yes!"If I could take back agreeing to this idea, I would, because I regretted saying yes to this one. Here's a quick story about why you should stick up for yourself when someone has an idea that you don't think will work. I was too new to comedy and too naive to speak up. 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...

2025-10-2102 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian A Bombshell Announcement (that turned into a great show!)You'd think being a comedian prepares you for anything — hecklers, bad lighting, even a buffet line louder than your mic. But there's one thing no amount of punchlines can fix, and I found myself walking straight into it one afternoon. I was hired to entertain a room full of employees… who had just been given some BAD news. 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 prac...

2025-10-1302 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian The Heckle I'll Never ForgetOn stage with family in the audience, the pressure was on—and things went sideways fast. In this episode, keynote speaker and comedian Jan McInnis takes you inside one unforgettable night in her comedy career. It's a hilarious, cringe-worthy story packed with lessons on resilience, risk-taking, and finding the funny when everything goes wrong. 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, Ja...

2025-10-0703 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Opening for a Superstar: Expectations vs. RealityOpening for a superstar sounds like every comedian's dream gig—but is it really? In this episode of Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips from a Comedian, Jan McInnis shares the chaos, comedy, and leadership lessons from opening for Julio Iglesias. From being ignored backstage to having her friend escorted out by security, Jan shows how resilience and humor can turn setbacks into unforgettable stories. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at comedy, leadership, and finding the funny when things don't go as planned. Here's a polished version of your standard Libsyn podcast description. I kept th...

2025-10-0303 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Walking Away From Your Dream JobA lot of people have a dream job that they really want to do. Many people don't pursue it. There are lots of reasons for staying where you are instead of taking the leap into the unknown. Some of the reasons, like money or location, are valid. But some of the reasons, like the one given in this episode aren't really barriers. Listen to my short humor story about how to walk away from your dream job. https://www.TheWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top conference keynote speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy...

2025-09-1803 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Cruise Ship FiascoWorking on cruise ships as an entertainer can get weird, and I'm not talking about hecklers. Just getting to the ship in another country is a journey in itself. Here's a quick story about a cruise ship fiasco that could have turned out very badly! https://www.TheWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top change management keynote speaker and comedian. She uses short funny stories to emphasize her tips on how businesses can use humor to handle change. Jan is a top conference keynote speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay...

2025-09-0903 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian When Your Gig Comes with a Warning LabelWorking around sketchy entertainers is, thankfully, not usual, but it happens. Here's a quick story about one of the times I had to work with someone who really wasn't that safe for women. https://www.TheWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top change management keynote speaker and comedian. She uses short funny stories to emphasize her tips on how businesses can use humor to handle change. Jan is a top conference keynote speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay Leno's The Tonight Show monologues as well as many other people, places...

2025-09-0203 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian How NOT to get a referralReferrals are a big part of most freelancer's business, especially comedians and keynote speakers! Here's a quick story about the right and wrong way to go about asking for a referral. https://www.TheWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top change management keynote speaker and comedian. She uses short funny stories to emphasize her tips on how businesses can use humor to handle change. Jan is a top conference keynote speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay Leno's The Tonight Show monologues as well as many other people, places...

2025-08-2503 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian The Wordrobe Choice that BackfiredWhat you wear onstage is important. This is a quick story about what NOT to wear. I got to work with someone who wore an odd outfit and her wordrobe choice backfired on her. https://www.TheWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top change management keynote speaker and comedian. She uses short funny stories to emphasize her tips on how businesses can use humor to handle change. Jan is a top conference keynote speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay Leno's The Tonight Show monologues as well as many...

2025-08-2002 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Fame and FortuneAs a comedian, I've learned that TV credits don't always define success. People often assume fame equals talent, but my career has thrived without constant screen time. From Irish Pubs to casino gigs, whats in a TV Credit? https://www.TheWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top change management keynote speaker and comedian. She uses short funny stories to emphasize her tips on how businesses can use humor to handle change. Jan is a top conference keynote speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay Leno's The Tonight Show monologues as well...

2025-08-1303 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian A High Stakes BookingThis behind-the-scenes look at a once-iconic comedy club shares the highs, nerves, and unexpected lessons that come with chasing stage time in a competitive industry. Through one comic's journey to land a coveted spot at Harvey's Comedy Club. https://www.TheWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top change management keynote speaker and comedian. She uses short funny stories to emphasize her tips on how businesses can use humor to handle change. Jan is a top conference keynote speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay Leno's The Tonight Show monologues as well...

2025-07-2803 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Decorated and Deflated: A Lesson in Pointless Power PlaysIn the world of leadership, influence, and workplace culture, few things are more delicate—and more impactful—than how feedback is delivered. As a keynote speaker who's worked with countless organizations, I've seen firsthand how a single comment can change the tone of an entire event. This story, drawn from a corporate luncheon I spoke at, reveals the hidden cost of "harmless" suggestions and how subtle power plays can deflate even the most passionate teams. If you're in leadership, event planning, or just navigating office politics, this insight-packed moment is a must-read for anyone who cares about morale, motivation, and...

2025-07-1802 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian When Things Get AwkwardHumor isn't just for laughs—it can be a powerful tool for navigating awkward or uncomfortable situations with grace and confidence. In this story, keynote speaker Jan McInnis shares a memorable moment when a potentially embarrassing wardrobe mishap could've overshadowed an entire presentation. Instead, with a quick wit and a well-timed joke, she not only saved the moment but also connected with the audience and diffused the tension in the room. It's a great reminder that finding the funny can turn even the most cringeworthy situations into opportunities for connection. https://www.TheWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a...

2025-07-0302 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian "Trust Me" is Not a Good Business PlanThink contracts are just boring paperwork? Think again. This real-life tale dives into what happens when a "sure thing" gig turns into a disappearing act—thanks to one agent's total fear of commitment (to a contract, that is). It's funny, frustrating, and a little too relatable for anyone who's ever said yes without seeing the fine print. If you've ever trusted a handshake and hoped for the best, you'll want to read this. Spoiler: it ends with a bang… and not the kind you expect. https://www.TheWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top change mana...

2025-06-2402 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Thanks for the Feedback . . . I Think!What really happens when a keynote speaker doesn't get the gig? In this episode, Jan pulls back the curtain on the wild, weird, and sometimes downright baffling feedback she's received after not being chosen for events. From strange selection methods to unexpected competition, you'll hear behind-the-scenes stories that are equal parts hilarious and head-scratching. If you've ever wondered what goes on in the speaker selection process—or just want a good laugh—you don't want to miss this one. https://www.TheWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top change management keynote speaker and comedian. She uses...

2025-06-1002 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Out of the Blue & Kinda WeirdCurious what not to do when asking for career advice? In this behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of humor keynotes and professional speaking, veteran keynote speaker Jan McInnis shares a wild ride of missteps, missed calls, and misplaced expectations—all sparked by a surprise request from an old comedy colleague. It's a true tale filled with lessons on timing, tact, and how not to burn bridges before you've even crossed them. https://www.TheWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top change management keynote speaker and comedian. She uses short funny stories to emphasize her tips on how bu...

2025-05-1404 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Climbing to the Top of the Pile, 1 Joke at a Time (writing for Jay Leno)Breaking into a crowded field can feel daunting, but persistence pays off in surprising ways. In this behind-the-scenes glimpse into a comedy career, you'll hear about the thrill of receiving that very first joke check from Jay Leno's Tonight Show monologue—without even knowing which joke sold. Not only did I sell jokes to to him, BUT I also got some cool industry perks, memorable introductions, and an unforgettable moment of validation. https://www.theWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top keynote speaker, funny female motivational speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written fo...

2025-04-2104 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian How I Got Cheated Out of My Biggest Break in ComedyTrying to get stage time at the Laugh Factory in L.A. is a big deal—especially if you're hoping to get in front of Jamie Masada, the guy who helped launch tons of comedy careers. This story's all about the hustle, calling in favors, and navigating the weird world of showbiz politics. It's a real-life peek into how things almost happen in Hollywood—and what you learn when they don't. https://www.theWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top keynote speaker, funny female motivational speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay...

2025-04-1705 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Oh Darn, a Woman ComicPeople always ask what it's like being a woman in the male-dominated world of stand-up, and the truth is—it's mostly fine… but there are a couple things that drive me nuts. This is a fun peek into what what I've had people say to my face, and how I've handled it! https://www.theWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top keynote speaker, funny female motivational speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay Leno's The Tonight Show monologues as well as many other people, places, and groups—radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips...

2025-04-0702 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian 3 Nights in Hawaii for 16 Minutes on StageImagine flying to Hawaii for a humor keynote, only to have everything shift in a way you never saw coming. As a keynote speaker, comedian, and corporate speaker, I know that timing, adaptability, and engaging an audience are everything—but this was a whole new challenge. With the pressure on and no room for error, I had to think fast and use comedy in business to keep the energy high. What happened next proved that sometimes, the best moments in public speaking come when you least expect them, and that workplace humor can turn any situation into a success....

2025-03-2003 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Comedy Under PressureIn this episode, comedian and keynote speaker Jan McInnis takes us behind the scenes of a high-stakes convention show that could make or break her career. With pressure mounting from every angle—an intimidating crowd, a skeptical agent, and a fellow comic with a history—she had no idea how the night would unfold. Tune in for a gripping and hilarious story about resilience, surprises, and finding the funny in unexpected places. https://www.theWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top keynote speaker, funny female motivational speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has...

2025-03-1305 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian My Rideshare NightmaresEver wondered what really goes on behind the wheel of a rideshare? As someone who relies on Uber and Lyft for travel, I've had some eye-opening experiences—some hilarious, some frustrating, and some downright nerve-wracking. From reckless drivers to unexpected fare demands and surprising last-minute changes, these rides have taught me a lot about safety, preparation, and the importance of professionalism. Whether you're a frequent traveler or just curious about the wild world of ridesharing, take a listen to the things that happened to me LAST YEAR! https://www.theWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top keynote sp...

2025-02-0704 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian My Recipe For Success: The Secret Ingredients for Achieving Anything!Ever thought you could conquer anything with just a mix of enthusiasm and naivety? In this inspiring and humorous episode, Jan McInnis shares her journey from an ill-prepared novice hiker to an experienced explorer of over 25 national parks. Through tales of daunting trails like Angel's Landing and Old Rag, Jan reflects on the surprising life lessons these adventures offer. This episode is packed with laughs, relatable missteps, and valuable leadership insights on fostering enthusiasm while offering the right guidance. Whether you're a hiking enthusiast, a leader looking to motivate your team, or someone who loves a great...

2025-01-1704 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian When More Money is Too Muchhttps://www.TheWorkLady.com Money matters can bring out the best and the worst in any industry, but in the unpredictable world of comedy, payment stories often take on a life of their own. While underpayment and non-payment are hot topics, few talk about the unexpected twist of overpayment. What would you do if you were paid more than you earned—keep it, or come clean? In this episode I share how I handled things. Jan McInnis is a top change management keynote speaker and comedian. She uses short funny stories to emphasize her tips on how busin...

2025-01-0403 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Deadly Rental CarsHere's a quick story about a rental car that almost killed me this year! AND I offer 4 quick things to check on a rental car that might just save your life. https://www.theWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top keynote speaker, funny female motivational speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay Leno's The Tonight Show monologues as well as many other people, places, and groups—radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, guests on The Jerry Springer Show (her parents are proud). For over 25 years, she's traveled the country as a k...

2024-11-2603 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Finding Nemo with Ellen DeGeneresSometimes you get an opportunity out of the blue that is HUGE; Here's a quick story of one of mine. https://www.TheWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top change management keynote speaker and comedian. She uses short funny stories to emphasize her tips on how businesses can use humor to handle change. Jan is a top conference keynote speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay Leno's The Tonight Show monologues as well as many other people, places, and groups—radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, guests on The Jerry Springer Show (he...

2024-08-2803 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Bad Comment Cards. Larry the Cable Guy HelpsA week of bad shows will kill your spirit. My week working with Larry the Cable Guy saved my career, AND I learned a valuable lesson about failure. Here's a quick story from my days on the road in comedy clubs. https://www.theWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top keynote speaker, funny female motivational speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay Leno's The Tonight Show monologues as well as many other people, places, and even the Jerry Springer Show (her parents are proud). For over 25 years, she's traveled the country...

2024-08-2203 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian ALMOST on Oprah!I had my plane tickets and I was BOOKED. But other stuff happened. Somewhere out there, there's a house wife in Texas who messed up my big break!! Here's the short version of a moment in my life that hurts! https://www.theWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top keynote speaker, funny female motivational speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay Leno's The Tonight Show monologues as well as many other people, places, and groups—radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, guests on The Jerry Springer Show (her parents are proud). For ov...

2024-07-3103 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Cher's Help Launching My CareerWho knew attending a Cher concert would lead to a life in comedy for ME! AND it was so full of weird coincedences that you just can't make it up. Take a 2 minute listen as to how I got the nerve to get verbalize my goals, which led to the Hollywood Improv. https://www.theWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top keynote speaker, funny female motivational speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay Leno's The Tonight Show monologues as well as many other people, places, and groups—radio, TV, syndicated cartoon st...

2024-07-0302 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Do You Really Want to Be Famous? I got to work with Jon StewartDo you really want to be famous is a quick post about the weekend I worked with Jon Stewart at the Punchline Comedy Club in Atlanta. It gave me a unique perspective on being famous and brought up a few questions. https://www.TheWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top motivational keynote speaker, comedian, master of ceremonies and comedy writer. She uses short funny stories to emphasize her tips on how businesses can use humor to handle change. Jan is a top conference keynote speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay...

2024-05-3102 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian A Bad Idea for Making MoneyI've been hit up for money before from various people, but listen in to this quick story about an agency who tried to get some money from me to help them promote me. It was ridiculous! I tried helping them out, but in the end, it really wasn't worth it. It's funny business! Learn leadership & business skills to deal with people & handle life's curveballs. A professional comedian offers laughs & practical tips. Funny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and...

2024-05-0703 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Making Onto "The List"There are some lists you want to make it on in comedy and some you don't. Here's a quick story about the time I got on a very good list! Funny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno's Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her...

2024-04-2502 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Cursing on StageCursing on stage is usally a BIG no-no for corporate events, BUT here's a quick story about the ONE time I did it and it worked!!! In fact I got booked for MORE shows. Funny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno's Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the J...

2024-04-0903 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian The Drunkest Emcee Gig Funny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. This episode is what she learned from the drunkest emcee gig she ever had to do! Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno's Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud). For over 20+ years she's traveled country as a comed...

2024-02-2704 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Mom's Genius IdeaIt's funny business! Learn leadership & business skills to deal with people & handle life's curveballs. A professional comedian offers laughs & practical tips. Check out Jan's website here. Check out more stories on her Facebook Business page here. Today Jan shares one of the keys of her success! It's funny business! Learn leadership & business skills to deal with people & handle life's curveballs. A professional comedian offers laughs & practical tips. Funny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and...

2024-02-1604 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian The BEST Moment in Your CareerShort stories from Jan's comedy and keynote speaking career with unique tips for business. https://www.theWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top keynote speaker, funny female motivational speaker, comedian, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer. She has written for Jay Leno's The Tonight Show monologues as well as many other people, places, and groups—radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, guests on The Jerry Springer Show (her parents are proud). For over 25 years, she's traveled the country as a keynote speaker and comedian, sharing her unique and practical tips on how to use humor in bus...

2023-10-2504 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian News Jokes for Thursday, August 31, 2023Jan's Website3 news jokes under 1 minute. I've written and sold a ton of jokes from news stories. Nowadays I just do them for myself because I think they're funny. News stores are an easy way to add humor - just stay away from politics and messy stories like that. Oh, and don't be mean or do stories about catastropies . . . stupid criminals are fair game! For more of Jan's Humor, check out her website, her blog, her podcast or the other many ways that people can listen but don't! LOL. Enjoy your journey!

2023-08-3100 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Five Things I Learned From Forensic FilesMurder Investigations and Big Business are connected! At least that's what funny motivational speaker, comedian and business humorist Jan McInnis says. Her latest article titled "Five Things I Learned From Forensic Files" shows what business leaders can learn from crime and murder scene investigations. Forensics, not just crime but other types of forensics such as accounting forensics, encompasses diverse fields such as DNA analysis, ballistics, toxicology, and fingerprint identification. Investigators employ forensics to reconstruct events, identify victims and suspects, and establish timelines. By meticulously examining blood spatter patterns, examining fibers, and studying wounds, analyzing financial statements, and...

2023-08-3004 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Making Crap Up! The Secret to My SuccessIt's funny business! Learn leadership & business skills to deal with people & handle life's curveballs. A professional comedian offers laughs & practical tips. Today Jan shares one of the keys of her success! It's funny business! Learn leadership & business skills to deal with people & handle life's curveballs. A professional comedian offers laughs & practical tips. Funny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno's Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many...

2022-03-1704 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian White Elephants, Cuss Boxes and Cheating Jerry LewisFunny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno's Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud). For over 25+ years she's traveled country as a comedian, keynote speaker, and Master of Ceremonies. She's shared her clean comedy with thousands of o...

2021-09-1705 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Communication TipsI've been on stage for 30 years. First doing stand-up comedy, and now I do a lot of keynote speaking at conferences. Yet you probably don't know who I am. And that means when I get on stage you don't know that I have 3 siblings, no kids, a cat and a dog, I live in LA, I ride motorcycles, I ski sort-of, I love to bike ride, and I've only had 5 cups of coffee in my life. . . I just don't like the taste. Yet, how in the world can I get information about me, across to you (the audience) quickly s...

2021-01-0401 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian How to succeed even if you're not the best, part 33 I was lucky enough to get in working with a lot of speakers bureaus early in my comedy career. They booked me into a lot of corporate gigs and I moved out of the comedy clubs and into better paying, better travel gigs. There were agents who really liked me, and after a few years I came out with an updated video tape. Of course I wanted feedback on it, so I sent it out to the agent. And never heard anything, not a peep. So I called one of them. I got the guy on the phone, and I a...

2020-12-3001 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Making Huge Life Changes, part 5About 2 years into living in LA, I ran into a comedy buddy Ian Salmon, from my open mic days in DC. He gave me the biggest compliment. He said Jan McInnis, you're the only one who did what she said she was going to do. Everyone talks, but you did it. You said you were going to quit your job, you did it. You said you were going to move to LA. You did it. It was a huge compliment. People always ask me "was it hard to quit my day job – a secure career act...

2020-12-2501 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Memory Techniques From a ComedianI met a guy in college my freshman year, and we ended up being friends. Not close friends, but we were in the same major and so we'd see each other around campus. Immediately after I met him, I forgot his name. I was too naive and embarrassed to ask him again, so I spent 4 years trying to remember it. Every time we'd meet, he'd say Hello Jan and I'd say how's it going, or great to see you. At a big end of year party my senior year, he came up to me and g...

2020-12-1401 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Sunday Funnies - Clean Comedy LiveFunny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno's Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud). For over 25+ years she's traveled country as a comedian, keynote speaker, and Master of Ceremonies. She's shared her clean comedy with thousands of o...

2020-12-0601 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian My LA Comedy Store Audition PodcastFunny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno's Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud). For over 25+ years she's traveled country as a comedian, keynote speaker, and Master of Ceremonies. She's shared her clean comedy with thousands of o...

2020-12-0505 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Comedy and Coal MinersFunny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno's Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud). For over 25+ years she's traveled country as a comedian, keynote speaker, and Master of Ceremonies. She's shared her clean comedy with thousands of o...

2020-12-0404 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian My Comedy Starts and Stops, part 2Funny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno's Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud). For over 25+ years she's traveled country as a comedian, keynote speaker, and Master of Ceremonies. She's shared her clean comedy with thousands of o...

2020-12-0304 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian My Comedy Starts and Stops, part 1Funny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno's Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud). For over 25+ years she's traveled country as a comedian, keynote speaker, and Master of Ceremonies. She's shared her clean comedy with thousands of o...

2020-12-0205 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Comedian Star Power PodcastFunny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno's Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud). For over 25+ years she's traveled country as a comedian, keynote speaker, and Master of Ceremonies. She's shared her clean comedy with thousands of o...

2020-12-0104 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian That One Joke PodcastFunny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno's Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud). For over 25+ years she's traveled country as a comedian, keynote speaker, and Master of Ceremonies. She's shared her clean comedy with thousands of o...

2020-11-3003 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Clean Comedy LiveFunny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno's Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud). For over 25+ years she's traveled country as a comedian, keynote speaker, and Master of Ceremonies. She's shared her clean comedy with thousands of o...

2020-11-2200 min $Over Fifty and F\'ing Funny$

Over Fifty and F'ing Funny Comedian Jed FearonWhile comedian Jed Fearon has moved on from comedy, he has some great stories about being a comedian and working with a few big names. He's old school and he's funny. This week comedians Jan McInnis and Frank King interview Jed about his comedy days.

2020-11-2046 min $Over Fifty and F\'ing Funny$

Over Fifty and F'ing Funny Comedian Chip ChineryComedian Chip Chinery's career isn't just about stand-up comedy. He's an actor that you've seen on dozens and dozens of commercials, sitcoms and movies. From Staples to Toyota and Coyote Ugly, his face has popped on the big and small screen. On today's episode of Over 50 and F'ing Funny, comedians Frank King and Jan McInnis chat with Chip about his career. Take a listen

2020-11-1340 min $Over Fifty and F\'ing Funny$

Over Fifty and F'ing Funny Comedian Kent RaderComedians Frank King and Jan McInnis interview comedian Kent Rader.

2020-11-0654 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Benefits of Humor, part 4Some people are saying that we see 5000 ads a DAY. That's crazy, but it might not be too far off the mark. There is advertising everywhere from baseball fields to bathroom stalls. We may not read all of it conscientiously but it's in front of us. My tips this week are on the benefits of using humor, and today's tip is – use humor in your message because everyone else is doing it and people expect it. I know your mom said that's not a good reason to do something just because everyone else is doing som...

2020-11-0501 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Benefits of Humor, part 3I once arrived at an event and found out I was speaking right after the Secretary of Health and Human Services. That was fine except she was wearing the EXACT same outfit as me. Black slacks, exact same green pleated jacket, and white blouse. Apparently she shops at JC Penny too! She realized we were twins, and so before we went on, she wouldn't even stand near me! Luckily I was following her, so I came up with a great line . . . I said, sorry I'm a little late today . . I got arrested for impersonating the se...

2020-11-0401 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Benefits of Humor, part 2Who remember cat herding? Or Betty White and Snickers! Most of us do . . that's because of the humor! This week I'm talking about reasons for using humor in business, and my tip today is that it makes you memorable! Companies spend millions of dollars on a 60 second ad for the super bowl, and they usually make it funny, because they've realized that humor is memorable. People who have no interest in football watch the super bowl for the funny commercials! So remember that the next time you want people to remember you . . . use humor. Connect y...

2020-11-0301 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Benefits of HumorThe other week I shared one of my favorite quotes – it's from Ceasar Milan, the dog whisperer. He says "Your emotions inside affect your energy outside, and that affects everything in the room." He's talking about being calm when dealing with dogs to change their energy. This week I'm talking about reasons you should use humor, and today's tip is that humor changes the energy. I think that's one of the biggest benefits. If you can laugh, you can change your energy inside and that will change the energy of the people around you outside. Can...

2020-11-0201 min $Over Fifty and F\'ing Funny$

Over Fifty and F'ing Funny Comedian Karen RontowskiComedians Jan McInnis and Frank King interview comedian Karen Rontowski.

2020-10-3026 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Sunday Funnies Clean Comedy LiveFunny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno’s Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud). For over 25+ years she’s traveled country as a comedian, keynote speaker, and Master of Ceremonies. She's shared her clean comedy with tho...

2020-10-2501 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Writing Industry Specific Comedy Material PodcastFunny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno’s Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud). For over 25+ years she’s traveled country as a comedian, keynote speaker, and Master of Ceremonies. She's shared her clean comedy with tho...

2020-10-2404 min $Over Fifty and F\'ing Funny$

Over Fifty and F'ing Funny Comedian Phil PerrierComedians Jan McInnis and Frank King interview comedian Phil Perrier.

2020-10-2331 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Comedy and Beans PodcastFunny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno’s Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud). For over 25+ years she’s traveled country as a comedian, keynote speaker, and Master of Ceremonies. She's shared her clean comedy with tho...

2020-10-2302 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian We'll Make The Sit Up Front Comedy PodcastFunny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno’s Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud). For over 25+ years she’s traveled country as a comedian, keynote speaker, and Master of Ceremonies. She's shared her clean comedy with tho...

2020-10-2205 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Covering My Butt in Comedy PodcastFunny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno’s Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud). For over 25+ years she’s traveled country as a comedian, keynote speaker, and Master of Ceremonies. She's shared her clean comedy with tho...

2020-10-2103 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian My Worst Comedy Bombing PodcastFunny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno’s Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud). For over 25+ years she’s traveled country as a comedian, keynote speaker, and Master of Ceremonies. She's shared her clean comedy with tho...

2020-10-2004 min

Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian Bad Comedy Introductions PodcastFunny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues. Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno’s Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud). For over 25+ years she’s traveled country as a comedian, keynote speaker, and Master of Ceremonies. She's shared her clean comedy with tho...

2020-10-1905 min $Over Fifty and F\'ing Funny$

Over Fifty and F'ing Funny Comedian Joe HobbyComedians Frank King and Jan McInnis interview comedian Joe Hobby.

2020-10-1633 min $Over Fifty and F\'ing Funny$

Over Fifty and F'ing Funny Comedian Glenn FreezmanComedians Jan McInnis and Frank King interview comedian Glenn Freezman.

2020-10-0934 min

Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes Comedians and ActigShould actors be comedians and comedians be actors? Well, that can happen, but just because you're one doesn't mean you can be the other. In today's podcast, comedian Jan McInnis talks about a few random acting classes and auditions she's done, and her thoughts on acting.

2020-09-1004 min

Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes Small Crowds in ComedyIs it better to have a small crowd or a big crowd at your comedy show? In today's podcast, Jan talks about how comics treat small crowds differently, and what her experience has been with small crowds. Listen in and see if you agree!

2020-08-2704 min

Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes Tricks Comedians PullMost comedians are really nice, but with all professions, sometimes you run into some jerks! In this episode, I list a couple of the tricks that comedians have pulled on either myself or some other comedian. Thanks for listening! Check out my main website at TheWorkLady.com Check out Jan's books here: Jan's Books

2020-04-2303 min

Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes Comedy and Bad EnergyWe all get those clients who are just tough to work with, and many of them put out bad energy that affects us! In this week's podcast, Jan talks about two comedy events where she had to deal with clients and their bad energy. There is a good moral to the story of how we should treat others.

2020-02-2004 min

Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes Comedians and Car Repairs PodcastAsk any comedian their toughest story, and there's a good chance they'll talk about car troubles. Comedians working the road spend a ton of money on car repairs, and in this episode comedian Jan McInnis shares one of her car repair stories and what she learned from it.

2019-11-2804 min

Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes Hillary and Bill at a Trade Show PodcastComedians impersonate political figures and celebrities all the time, and in this episode, comedian Jan McInnis talks about the time that she and her comedian friend Frank King impersonated Bill and Hillary Clinton at a trade show. The client had a good idea, but it was a lot of work!!

2019-10-1004 min

Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes Becoming a Hillary Clinton Impersonator PodcastComedians can make BIG bucks impersonating celebrities and political figures. Here's a few minutes on the process of transforming myself from comedian Jan McInnis into Hillary Clinton impersonator Jan McInnis. It was an interesting procedure and NOT like you see in the Mission Impossible movies!

2019-10-0304 min

Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes Splitting Up My Comedy ActComedy clubs have the formula for a successful comedy show, and that includes going straight through without an intermission. But sometimes, when you do comedy shows that are not comedy club shows, the clients have an idea; they want to split up your act. Here's Jan's take on it.

2019-07-1103 min

Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes Comedy Open MicsPerforming at open mics is the usual way that comedians get started. Here's a few thoughts from Jan on doing open mics.

2019-07-0903 min

Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes My Comedy Starts & Stops part 1A comedy career usually doesn't start smoothly; there are starts and stops and then some more starts and stops. Here's a short version how how Jan made the move from her day job into full time comedy.

2019-06-2705 min

Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes A Comedian JerkJan has worked with a few comedians who are jerks. Here's her story about one of them.

2019-06-2004 min

Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes Comedy Doesn't Work EverywhereComedy Doesn't work for EVERY function! Here's Jan's story about a few events that shouldn't have had a comedy show.

2019-06-1804 min

Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes Burning Comedy Bridges Comedians may be tempted to burn bridges in comedy because sometimes they are treated badly. Comedian Jan McInnis explains a time when she burned a bridge on purpose. https://www.TheWorkLady.com

2019-04-3004 min

Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes Dolly Helps a Comedian Out Dolly Parton helped comedian Jan McInnis make a big comedy decision. Jan's story about passing Dolly in the night is a good reminder that we all have more power than we think we do. https://www.TheWorkLady.com

2019-04-2504 min

Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes Comedy in a Mall Comedy is performed in all sorts of strange venues. Here's comedian Jan McInnis's story of her mall comedy debut.

2019-02-2804 min

Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes Getting into Corporate Comedy Comedy Clubs to corporate comedy is a move that some comedians want to do, but it usually doesn't happen all at once. Here's 1 way comedian Jan McInnis did it.

2019-02-2603 min

Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes Emceeing for Companies Comedians know how to emcee in a club, but emceeing for corporations at, for example, an awards banquet is a whole new animal! Here's how comedian Jan McInnis did on her first big corporate emcee gig.

2019-02-2104 min

Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes A Cher Concert and Comedy Cher’s concert led to some weird connections for comedian Jan McInnis. Here’s how. . .

2019-02-0703 min

Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes Jay Leno Comedy ChallengeThe Jay Leno Comedy Challenge launched many wannabe comedians into their comedy careers, and Jan is one of them. It was a nationwide search to put an unknown comedian on the Tonight Show stage with Jay Leno. Here’s how it went down for Jan . . .it just shows that being naïve isn’t always bad!

2018-12-0704 min

Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes Welcome and Introduction of Comedian JanComedian and comedy writer Jan McInnis gives you a short intro about her over 2 decades in comedy and about her podcasts. By now you might have heard a few Skip it if you want to go right to the stories.

2018-12-0703 min