COMIC INTELLIGENCE
Transforming Teams through the power of humour
WHEN WE FEEL GOOD AND DO GOOD, EVERYONE WINS!
HARNESS THE POWER OF HUMOUR TO
TRANSFORM YOUR WORKPLACE
REDUCE STRESS . ENHANCE WELLBEING . INCREASE ENGAGEMENT . MAXIMISE LEADER EFFECTIVENESS
In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, humour isn’t just a luxury –
it’s a strategic advantage.
The Challenge: Disengaged and Overwhelmed Teams
In today’s high-stress workplaces, leaders face a daunting challenge: keeping their teams motivated, productive, and engaged. When people feel overwhelmed, overworked, and over it, stress spreads, performance plummets, and productivity grinds to a halt.
The good news? You can change this. That's where Comic Intelligence comes in...
What is Comic Intelligence?
Comic Intelligence isn’t about cracking jokes or getting laughs — it’s about using humour as a strategic leadership tool. By blending principles of stand-up comedy with professional leadership strategies, Comic Intelligence helps you elevate your people, supercharge their performance, and boost productivity.
Imagine a workplace where stress is reduced, connections are strengthened, and capacity is expanded—resulting in a team that feels good, does good, and makes life better for everyone.
It's not about being funny - it's about creating meaningful, lasting impact.
Why Comic Intelligence?
Comic Intelligence is your strategic advantage, giving you the tools to:
- Re-Engage People: Enhance your team’s wellbeing, reducing stress and anxiety so they can thrive.
- Re-Energise Performance: Strengthen relationships and foster collaboration, reducing conflict and creating a more cohesive team.
- Re-Imagine Productivity: Unlock your team’s creative potential and boost productivity to drive meaningful results for your business.
When we feel good and do good, everyone wins!
HOW WE DO IT
Kate Burr’s Comic Intelligence specialises in professional development programs that equip leaders to embrace a dynamic approach to leadership.
Through tailored workshops, coaching sessions, and keynote presentations, you’ll learn how to:
ELEVATE YOUR PEOPLE
Reduce stress and enhance overall well-being.
SUPERCHARGE PERFORMANCE
Build stronger connections to foster collaboration and reduce conflict.
BOOST PRODUCTIVITY
Expand your team’s capacity and maximise their potential.
Humour isn’t just a tool — it’s a strategy for transformation
Why Humour is the Secret to Workplace Success
Humour isn’t just for entertainment — it’s a game-changing tool for leaders and teams. Research shows that workplaces embracing humour see increased engagement, improved morale, and greater productivity. Here’s how it works:
- People Thrive: Laughter reduces stress by lowering cortisol levels and boosting endorphins, improving mental well-being and resilience (Martin, 2001).
- Performance Soars: Teams that laugh together collaborate better, resolve conflicts faster, and achieve higher performance – 15% higher, according to studies (Tews, et al., 2015).
- Productivity Increases: humour stimulates creative thinking and problem-solving, helping teams tackle challenges with fresh perspectives and innovative solutions
(Martin et al., 2003). - Leaders Shine: Leaders who use humour effectively are seen as more approachable and authentic, creating a culture of trust and openness that inspires teams to excel
(Bitterly & Brooks, 2016).
The Proof is in the Laughter
Workplaces that integrate humour report:
- 79% of employees say a fun workplace makes them more productive. (Bright HR, 2015)
- Lower turnover, stronger morale, and increased innovation (Gostick, 2008).
- 25% higher satisfaction in teams led by humour-savvy leaders (Romero & Cruthirds, 2006).
Meet Kate Burr
Kate Burr is a Comedian turned Humour & Leadership Speaker who transforms disengaged teams into high-performing, energised powerhouses.
With over 20 years of experience as an award-winning comedian and high-energy facilitator, Kate uniquely blends humour and leadership expertise to create meaningful change.
Her mission is to show leaders how Comic Intelligence can transform not just their teams, but their entire workplace culture—resulting in happier people, stronger connections, and better results.
"Humour has the power to change the way we lead, work, and connect. When we feel good and do good, everyone wins!"
Ready to Transform Your Team?
Do you want your people to be high-performing, energised powerhouses? Discover how Comic Intelligence can transform your leadership and take your team to the next level.
Contact us today to learn how Comic Intelligence can help you lead with laughter and succeed with purpose.
RE-ENGAGE
RE-ENERGISE
RE-IMAGINE
KEYNOTE & WORKSHOP TRAINING TOPICS
THE FEEL-GOOD EFFECT
Harness the Power of Humour to Boost Happiness, Effectiveness and Productivity
HIGH-PERFORMANCE HUMOUR
Realise the Benefits and Remove the Risks of Using Humour in the Workplace
THINK LIKE A COMEDIAN
Elevate Your Creativity, Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills
“In business, the primary reason for humour isn’t laughter; it’s engagement – as better engaged people and teams leads to better business relationships, improved performance and increased results.”
Kate Burr
What people are saying about Kate…
“Kate’s background in stand up comedy allowed for a high level of interaction with the audience and captured their attention and focus throughout”
SALLY BOLTON – AILA
“Her light hearted and go-get-em attitude was just what our event needed”
KERRI IRELAND – SA HEALTH
“Kate had the whole room captivated. I’ve had lots of feedback from people saying how much they’ve loved listening to her and the things that she shared.”
CARLY THOMPSON-BARRY SA WOMAN
WHAT CAN KATE HELP YOU WITH?
IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL KEYNOTES
Kate will deliver a high energy, engaging and funny keynote from 20 minutes through to a more detailed 90 minute session depending on your requirements. Kate can tailor the content specific to your needs based on the conference theme or current challenges in your organisation.
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS
Expand the learning with one of Kate’s customised and highly interactive workshops. Ranging from 1-hour to ½-day, workshops can be delivered as a stand alone Masterclass or combined with a Keynote.
PROFESSIONAL EVENT MC
Kate can MC your event and help you to create an outstanding live event that is memorable for all the right reasons! She is meticulous in keeping events running on time and can deliver the right joke, to the right audience at the right time to bring loads of fun, energy and enthusiasm to your next event.
WHAT CAN KATE HELP YOU WITH?
HIGH-ENERGY KEYNOTES
Kate is your source of high-energy, engaging, and funny keynotes ranging from quick 20-minute sparks to immersive 90-minute experiences, all tailored to your event’s unique needs. Kate will custom-craft her content to align seamlessly with your conference theme or address the current challenges in your organisation.
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS
If you’re committed to elevating your people, supercharging performance, and boosting productivity, look no further than Kate’s tailored, highly interactive workshops. These workshops, ranging from invigorating 1-hour sessions to immersive half-day experiences, can be delivered independently as Masterclasses or seamlessly integrated with a captivating Keynote address.
PROFESSIONAL EVENT MC
If you want to deliver an outstanding live event that is fun, enjoyable, and well-organised, Kate can help make it memorable for all the right reasons! She is meticulous in keeping events running on time and can deliver the right joke, to the right audience at the right time to bring loads of fun, energy and enthusiasm to your next event.