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Karyn Buxman

Author, Neurohumorist & Inductee of the Speaker Hall of Fame

Author, Neurohumorist & Inductee of the Speaker Hall of Fame

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Karyn Buxman Biography

Karyn Buxman is an international speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist (living at the intersection of the brain and humor). She is a pioneer in the field of applied humor, starting with her masters thesis in graduate school and now continues her partnerships with leading neuroscientists. Today she helps leaders—and those they serve—achieve peak performance and optimum health through the art and science of applied humor.

More than 500 organizations—including NASA, the Mayo Clinic and the Million Dollar Round Table have hired Buxman to entertain, educate, and inspire their audiences again and again. She is one of 227 people in the world—and one of only 39 women—to be inducted into the National Speaker’s Association’s Speaker Hall of Fame. Her mission: To improve global health, business, and peace through laughter and heal the humor-impaired.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/25/2024.

Karyn Buxman Speaking Topics

  • I Know You Think You Understood What You Thought I Said

    Whether you’re communicating one-on-one, in a small group, or before a large audience—humor can give you a serious advantage. Want to convey information? Do you need to deal difficult person? Do you want to avoid putting your foot in your mouth? Join Karyn Buxman for the opportunity to laugh and to learn how to ramp up the effectiveness of your communication and reap the rewards.

  • When Funny Means Money: Humor as a Serious Business Strategy

    Do you think that humor and business don’t go together? Think again! There’s a good reason why American Express paid Jerry Seinfeld millions of dollars to star in their ads. They know that “While logic tells, emotion sells”—and that humor is the quickest route to the emotions. In this keynote you will learn: How humor functions as a leadership tool, a sales aid, and a customer service strategy; how humor goes to the bottom line; the neuroscience behind how and why humor bypasses people’s logic circuits, and influences their buying decisions through emotion; and specific strategies for utilizing humor in your business—and your life.

  • I’ve Got One Nerve Left—and You’re Standing on It

    Expanding responsibilities, shrinking budgets, cranky coworkers, family demands, too much to do and not enough time to do it! Is it any wonder that we’re all a little edgy? Find out how taking care of yourself can affect your sanity, your success and everyone’s bottom line. Learn how to get through the toughest of days and still remain smiling. Discover how to survive and thrive in a world of change.

  • Amazed & Amused: Strategies of the Sane & Successful

    Success is not measured only in dollars and cents, but also in the moments that you live amazed and amused. Customers are not really "yours" until they have been amazed and/or amused by your products, your services, or your people. Leadership finds its inspiration not in duty, but in grasping the amazing power of one's vision and will, and in motivating the amusing diversity of many people’s personalities and skills. Bestselling author, business consultant, and observer of the human condition Karyn Buxman will take you on a life-changing journey of humor and hope.

  • Lead with Levity: Strategic Humor for Successful Leaders

    [Leadership: Keynote/breakout/workshop] Approved by CIC for CE Credit Successful people—in business, politics and life in general—have something in common: they understand that levity is an important trait for effective leaders. Churchill, Kennedy and Reagan were all masters at using wit on the world stage; the characters in MAS*H used gallows humor to retain their sanity amid horrendous conditions; and your audience can learn how to use humor effectively in their daily work lives. Properly used, levity is a dynamic strategy that enhances communication, strengthens resilience, and boosts engagement. Karyn uses (hysterical) anecdotes, (solid) research, and (practical) tips to help your audience leverage levity in the service of better leadership.

Karyn Buxman Videos

  • Humor and Corporate Culture - Karyn Buxman
    Is your company investing in humor to improve company culture? If not, watch this video to learn how you can start! If you want to get the best...
  • Karyn Buxman | Inspiring Women of Goalcast
    How to laugh through life. First it was her son, then it was her mother. Struck by double the tragedy, Karyn Buxman reveals the true antidote to...
  • How Humor can Save the World | Karyn Buxman
    Karyn Buxman (Neurohumorist) dives into the topic of just how powerful humor can be in our daily lives, and how it may even be able to change the...

Karyn Buxman Books

  • What's So Funny About... Nursing?: A Creative Approach to Celebrating Your Profession
    What's So Funny About... Nursing?: A Creative Approach to Celebrating Your Profession
  • What's So Funny About... Heart Disease?: A Creative Approach to Coping with Your Condition
    What's So Funny About... Heart Disease?: A Creative Approach to Coping with Your Condition
  • What's So Funny About... OR Nursing?: A Creative Approach to Celebrating Your Profession
    What's So Funny About... OR Nursing?: A Creative Approach to Celebrating Your Profession
  • Amazed and Amused: How to Survive and Thrive as A Healthcare Professional
    Amazed and Amused: How to Survive and Thrive as A Healthcare Professional
  • What's So Funny About Diabetes?: A Creative Approach to Coping with Your Disease
    What's So Funny About Diabetes?: A Creative Approach to Coping with Your Disease

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Karyn Buxman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as I Know You Think You Understood What You Thought I Said, When Funny Means Money: Humor as a Serious Business Strategy, I’ve Got One Nerve Left—and You’re Standing on It , Amazed & Amused: Strategies of the Sane & Successful and Lead with Levity: Strategic Humor for Successful Leaders. The estimated speaking fee range to book Karyn Buxman for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Karyn Buxman generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amanda Gore, Christine Cashen, Mimi Donaldson, Loretta LaRoche and Eileen McDargh, CSP, CPAE. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Karyn Buxman for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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