Jerry Springer, Jay Leno, and Using Humor for Business with Jan McInnis

Ever wonder how humor can transform your business? In this episode of Extraordinary Americans, we sit down with Jan McInnis, a comedy writer for Jay Leno's Tonight Show, Jerry Springer, and now a sought-after keynote speaker who's cracked the code on using humor in the corporate world.
Jan shares her incredible journey from marketing professional to comedy club performer to a keynote speaker for organizations such as the Federal Reserve Banks and Mayo Clinic. If you've ever felt stuck in your day job or wondered how to pursue your passion, this conversation is packed with practical advice and inspiring insights.
💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
✅ How to transition from a stable career to following your passion
✅ The "throw your hat over the fence" method for committing to change
✅ Practical tips on using humor to diffuse tension and handle change in business
✅ Inside stories from writing for Jay Leno and Jerry Springer
✅ Why clean comedy can open more doors than you think
✅ How to use humor without becoming the office comedian
Chapters:
(04:16) Motivational factor or catalyst that pushed Jan into comedy
(11:54) Being a comedian is something that can be learned
(15:38) The genre of humor that works the most effectively in business
(23:24) Technology has changed the way comedy is seen
(33:37) Using humor to deal with tough situations is a skill set and an art
Sponsored by:
BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP
Jan McInnis bio:
Jan is the author of "Finding the Funny Fast" and "Convention Comedian" and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Huffington Post.
🔗 CONNECT WITH JAN MCINNIS:
Website: theworklady.com
Email: [email protected]
Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform
Or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tMuP5oKuTvs