Tim Gard

Tim Gard holds both the CSP designation and the CPAE — the Speaker Hall of Fame — placing him in the top fraction of a percent of professional speakers worldwide. He earned those credentials the direct way: more than 100 live events a year, audiences from Sioux City to Singapore, and a message that combines laugh-out-loud comedy with practical insight that actually changes behavior.

The Science Behind the Laughter

Gard calls his approach Comic Vision — a framework for using humor not as decoration but as a tool for genuine perspective shift. He is a recognized authority on stress reduction through humor and has spent decades demonstrating that laughter and productivity are not competing priorities but complementary ones. He has authored and co-authored four books and is a frequent guest on television and radio talk shows.

Entertainment That Drives Real Change

His presentations use outrageous stories, original props, and expertly timed comedy to help audiences find a healthier, more energized relationship with their work. His CPAE designation, awarded by peers based on material, delivery, style, experience, image, professionalism, and communication, reflects a career built on consistent excellence at the highest levels of the profession.

Tim Gard’s keynote programs give organizations a high-energy, memorable experience that improves workplace culture, reduces stress, and equips audiences with practical strategies for approaching their jobs — and their lives — with more humor and resilience.

Developing a Comic Vision

In this laugh-out-loud keynote presentation, Tim finds humor almost everywhere. His outrageous stories and unusual toy props help audience members gain a fresh perspective on work and life through the principles of laughter. Discover how to harness humor to instantly reduce stress and renew spirits throughout the day. Perfect as an opening or closing keynote, luncheon or dinner event.

Leadership…Tao of Humor

Although almost everyone agrees what a positive impact humor can have at work, when misused, it can have an equally negative effect. In this laughter-filled workshop, discover how Tim’s humor plan can give you the guidelines crucial to harnessing humor as a practical skill. You’ll gain insight on: humor and today’s fast-paced, diverse workplace; how “funny” does not always equal appropriate; and much more. You’ll also learn how to steer clear of the negative humor that may become a source of problems and complaints. Excellent as a workshop, general session, in association with EEO classes, or combined with any other Comic Visions event.

Laughter Becomes You

“Laughter Becomes You” builds on the foundation provided in “Developing a Comic Vision.” This seminar includes more Comic Vision stress busters, teaches how to distinguish between good and bad humor, details the physical and emotional benefits of laughter, and enables you to use good humor at work. Harness laughter to overcome individual situational stress factors by finding the humor in change, developing and implementing a humor plan at work, and much more!

Let Tim show you how to use ordinary items in extraordinary ways and neutralize life’s stressors.