Tim Gard, CSP, CPAE is a drop-dead funny, laugh-out-loud humorist, who consistently delivers a rejuvenating, and immediately applicable message that teaches audiences to enhance productivity and enthusiasm in both professional and personal encounters! While he does not think of himself as a comedian, Tim dedicates himself to using humor as a way to look at life a little differently... He calls this a Comic Vision®.

As a leading and recognized authority in stress reduction through humor, Tim speaks at over 100 events each year, from Sioux City to Singapore. Having authored and co-authored four books, Tim is a frequent guest on TV and radio talk shows discussing his keynote speeches, facilitation and consulting experience, as well as marketing his own line of stress buster reminders: Tim's Tools®!

Receiving the CPAE designation in 2006 and being inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame, Tim is now in the top one percent of the top one percent of his industry! Awarded by industry peers, the CPAE is based on exemplary skill and talent in material, style, experience, delivery, image, professionalism and communication. Audiences around the world cheer and applaud when they hear the name Tim Gard!

Tim's Presentations

• Developing a Comic Vision - Participants can expect to improve their communication skills as they explore the physical and emotional benefits of laughter and humor in this comprehensive Comic Vision® class.
• Leadership: The Tao of Humor - In this half- or full-day workshop, Tim provides participants with a fresh approach to stress reduction by sharing his proven effective techniques, which encourage teamwork, personal accountability, and good-humor characteristics.
• Laughter Becomes You - 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.