TRANSFORM YOUR PEOPLE THROUGH THE POWER OF HUMOUR
HAPPIER PEOPLE . STRONGER TEAMS . EFFECTIVE LEADERS . BETTER RESULTS
Disengagement is the #1 silent killer of performance
Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace Report shows:
- 25% of workers are engaged and thriving
- 64% are disengaged or quiet quitting
- 11% are actively disengaged
That means 75% of the workforce is checked out—while your business picks up the cost.
And then there's the financial cost
Disengagement costs an estimated $3,400 for every $10,000 of salary.
For an employee earning $75K, that’s $25,500.
For a leader on $120K, it’s $40,800!
And it’s not just money—it’s time, energy, performance, and talent leaking out of your organisation every single day. It’s silently killing performance and profits, hitting harder than most leaders realise.
Disengagement Shows Up in the Room Long Before It Shows Up in Reports
You see it in tired teams, tuned-out meetings, and leaders who are pushing harder but getting less. Disengagement is hard to measure, but you feel its drag every single day.
Disengagement makes people feel crap, and then they do crap, which makes life crap, and everyone suffers.
When people start to feel crap, they do crap,
then work’s crap and everyone suffers.
Disengagement Is Sneaky, Slow, and Subtle
Often, it’s not caused by one big thing—it’s the slow, silent loss of energy, connection, and creativity.
It leaks out little by little, like air from a tyre—until your people are running on empty.
The Current Engagement Strategies Aren't Working
Most leaders try to fix disengagement with the wrong approach. They try to pump people up – with perks, pay raises, pep talks, and pizza parties.
But if your people are already drained and deflated, pumping them up while ignoring the leaks won’t get them moving again.
The Real Solution Isn't Pumping People Up - It's Fixing the Flat
We don’t need more pressure, more motivation or more corporate cheerleading. Leaders need to find and fix the invisible leaks.
Once they recognise and repair what’s draining people, then they can reinflate energy, connection, and creativity—the very things that drive high-performance.
Comic Intelligence: Your Strategic Advantage
Comedians see the world differently. That’s why they’re funny.
They notice what others miss. They question what others accept. They read the room, command attention, and shift the atmosphere to connect, engage, and energise the entire audience. Skills every leader needs, especially when their people are flat, fatigued, or checked out.
But humour in business is not about being funny. It’s about thinking like a comedian. That’s where Comic Intelligence comes in.
Comedians use a comic approach—they’re highly conscious of what’s going on around them, deeply curious about different perspectives, and relentlessly creative in finding fresh angles. That’s how they spot what others don’t even see.
Comic Intelligence takes this comic approach and applies it to leadership, helping you find and fix the invisible leaks that cause disengagement.
Comic Intelligence gives you practical tools to re-engage your people, re-energise your teams, and reignite performance.
It's not about telling jokes. It's about seeing things differently.
Humour isn't just a tool—it's a strategy for transformation.
It's not about being funny - it's about using humour strategically
Comic Intelligence goes beyond having a laugh in the workplace—it’s about leveraging humour as a strategic tool to drive better business outcomes.
Imagine a workplace with less stress, stronger connections, and greater capacity—where people feel good, do good, and make life better for everyone.
Humour isn't Just for Entertainment
Humour isn’t just for entertainment – it’s a game-changing tool for leaders and teams transforms the entire workplace culture—resulting in happier people, stronger teams, effective leaders and better results. Here’s how it works:
HAPPIER PEOPLE
Laughter reduces stress by lowering cortisol levels and boosting endorphins, improving mental wellbeing and resilience (Martin, 2001).
STRONGER TEAMS
Teams that laugh together collaborate better, resolve conflicts faster, and achieve higher performance – 15% higher, according to studies (Tews et al., 2015).
EFFECTIVE LEADERS
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).
BETTER RESULTS
Humour stimulates creative thinking and problem-solving, helping teams tackle challenges with fresh perspectives and innovative solutions (Martin et al., 2003).
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)
When We Feel Good And Do Good, Everyone Wins!
Why Comic Intelligence?
Comic Intelligence blends leadership strategies with the principles of stand-up comedy and the science of humour, giving you a strategic advantage to help you:
- Re-Engage People: Enhance wellbeing, reduce stress and burnout, and boost morale—creating an energised workplace and a more resilient, happier workforce.
- Re-Energise Performance: Strengthen collaboration, improve communication, and reduce conflict—building stronger relationships and more cohesive, high-functioning teams.
- Re-Imagine Productivity: Unlock creativity, inspire fresh thinking, and fuel innovation—boosting efficiency, expanding capacity, and driving measurable results for your business.
“In business, the primary reason for humour isn’t laughter; it’s engagement. Engaged people perform better, communicate better and deliver outstanding business results"
Kate Burr - Comic Intelligence Founder
Meet Kate Burr
Kate Burr is a Comedian turned Business Engagement Specialist who transforms disengaged teams into high-performing, energised powerhouses.
With over two decades of experience as an award-winning comedian and high-energy facilitator, Kate uniquely blends humour and leadership strategies to create meaningful change.
Her mission is to show leaders and professionals how Comic Intelligence not only elevates your people and performance but also transforms the entire workplace culture—resulting in happier people, stronger teams, effective leaders 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!"
Work with kate
TRAINING WORKSHOPS
Fix Disengagement.
Drive Performance.
Interactive sessions for leaders who want to re-engage their people, energise performance, and boost productivity. Tailored to your needs—from high-impact keynotes to half-day deep dives.
CONFERENCE SPEAKING
Engage Your Delegates.
Elevate Your Event.
Make your event unforgettable (for all the right reasons). Whether delivering a keynote or MCing your whole event, Kate brings the perfect blend of humour, energy and professionalism to your next event.
COACHING & MENTORING
Be Funny on Purpose
And Still Be Taken Seriously
1:1 humour coaching for speakers, authors, and thought leaders who want to engage their audience and enhance their impact. Use humour strategically to be more compelling, and commercially successful.
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
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.