Unlock confidence, creativity, and joy at work and home with the power of humor.

Humor is Magic

There is a mistaken belief in today’s corporate world that we have to be serious all the time, in order to be taken seriously. But the research tells a different story: that humor can be one of the most powerful tools we have for accomplishing serious things.

Studies show that humor makes us more influential, strengthens relationships, unlocks creativity, and bolsters resilience during difficult times. Like now. And now.

Also now. Backed by years of scientific research and drawing on practices developed from coaching thousands of executives, we’ve crafted a suite of digital programs designed to teach you the skills and strategies to harness the power of humor IRL.

These Are The Tools

Mobile Bootcamp

Two-way SMS learning experience through audio lessons and text

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Digital Workbook

Written lessons, reflection prompts, and real-life exercises

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Team Learning Experience

Virtual team learning experience through Slack and MS teams

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Live Session with the Authors

Custom keynotes and interactive workshops with the authors to bring Humor, Seriously to life. Email us directly at hello@humorseriously.com or contact us here.

Lean Into Humor Now. Learn How To…

Rediscover the power of levity in your work, family, and relationships.

Foster a culture where creativity and productivity can thrive.

Apply strategies to incorporate humor to defuse tough situations.

Embed humor into your leadership style to unlock more engaging and effective communication.

Boost resilience and reduce burnout in an ever-changing global environment.

Laughter Is The Best Medicine*

*Actually, medicine is the best medicine. But laughter is a close second.

What type of funny are you?

Take The Quiz To Find Out!

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The Experts

NAOMI BAGDONAS is a Lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and an Executive Coach. She helps leaders be more creative, flexible and resilient in the face of change by facilitating interactive sessions for Fortune 100 companies and coaching executives and celebrities for appearances ranging from Saturday Night Live to the Today Show. Formally trained at the Upright Citizens Brigade theatre, Bagdonas performs at comedy venues and teaches improv in San Francisco’s county jail. Her constant stream of foster dogs describe her as gullible and full of treats.

DR. JENNIFER AAKER is the General Atlantic Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a leading expert on how purpose and meaning shape individual choices and how technology can positively impact both human well-being and company growth. Her work has been widely published in leading scientific journals and featured in The Economist, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and Science. A recipient of the Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award and the MBA Professor of the Year, Aaker counts winning a dance-off in the early 1980s among her greatest feats.

The Experts

What Other Experts Say About Humor, Seriously…

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I’ve learned (often the hard way) that the best way to be taken seriously is to not take yourself too seriously. My teams are always at their best when approaching problems with levity, which entails both humility and optimism and always engenders trust.
— Eric Schmidt, former CEO and Executive Chair of Google (Alphabet)

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Eye-opening, hilarious, and absolutely original, Humor, Seriously will change the way you think on the job, about the world, and in your life.
— Leslie Blodgett, Founder and former CEO of bareMinerals and Humor CEO Ambassador

Frequent Questions

How does it work?

After you sign up, you will receive a welcome message. Your first day of this humor bootcamp will begin tomorrow morning at 9 am your local time. Your receipt will come via email.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eEvery day for 21 days, we’ll send you a short audio or text message to your mobile phone giving you insight into your humor style and use it to build bonds, defuse tension, boost creativity. Each message will have interactive elements and links, so make sure to engage with us along the way. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eThis challenge is flexible- if you’re going away or need to pause, you can stop and start at any time. All you need to do is reply STOP to stop or pause receiving new messages and then reply START to begin again.

What happens when the bootcamp is over?

You’ll be on your way to building and maintaining your humor practice, employing techniques to get the most out of your work, family, and social relationships. The program is stored on your phone so anytime you want to listen to the audio messages, you’ll have access.

What happens if I miss a day?

If you’re unable to complete the bootcamp for one day, you will still have access to the audio or text message on your smartphone, so you can listen or relisten to the audio message anytime and respond when you’ve finished. By responding to the SMS message each day, you’ll hold yourself accountable for accomplishing each task and stay on track all 30 days.u003cbru003eAs a reminder, if you would like to stop or pause these messages, just reply STOP at any time. Reply START to begin again.

What countries does this work for?

The 30-day challenge is available in the US and Canada via SMS, or in any other country through WhatsApp.

Still have questions?

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