Lighten Up! The Serious Business of Humor in Coaching

Humor isn’t just for laughs—it’s a powerful, science-backed coaching tool that builds resilience, fosters psychological safety, and unlocks transformational insights. Yet many coaches hesitate to use it, fearing it may seem unprofessional.
In this interactive, hands-on learning lab, you’ll discover how strategic humor can align with ICF Core Competencies and elevate your coaching impact.

What to Expect:
• Explore the neuroscience of humor and its impact on cognitive function, resilience, and emotional regulation.
• Learn practical humor techniques to deepen trust, enhance presence, and maintain professionalism.
• Engage in live demos, group discussions, and real-world exercises to apply humor intentionally and effectively.

Whether you’re naturally witty or a bit humor-shy, this session will equip you with science-backed strategies to bring levity and lightness into transformational coaching conversations.

Transformation doesn’t have to be heavy—let’s coach with levity!