Fix Disengagement
Drive Performance
Leadership Programs & Corporate Workshops
Powered by Comic Intelligence™
Where humour meets leadership to fix disengagement
before it drains performance, culture, and results.
With Comic Intelligence Training You Get:
✅ HAPPIER PEOPLE
less stress & burnout, more wellbeing, and stronger resilience
✅ STRONGER TEAMS
better collaboration, communication, cohesion and trust
✅ BETTER RESULTS
more engagement, innovation, productivity, and performance
Because when people feel good & do good, everyone wins!
Disengagement Is the #1 Silent Killer of Performance
Disengagement isn’t loud — but it’s lethal.
In high-pressure, fast-paced workplaces, when people are stressed, drained, or disconnected, they don’t bring their best thinking, energy, or effort to work. Over time, performance slips — and the business pays the price.
Disengagement doesn’t happen overnight.
It’s a slow, silent leak that drains energy, creativity, and focus bit by bit — like air escaping from a tyre — until people are running on empty.
And by the time it shows up in reports, surveys, or turnover data, the damage is already done.
Disengagement Shows Up in the Room Long Before It Shows Up in Reports
You feel disengagement long before you can measure it:
- flat, inconsistent energy
- low morale and quiet quitting
- leaders pushing harder but getting less
- polite listening with no follow-through
- bare-minimum performance and declining initiative
These aren’t “personality issues” or “motivation problems.”
They’re early warning signals — signs that people are depleted.
Many leaders have never been trained to recognise disengagement early. When the signals are missed, the real problem remains unfixed, and performance continues to decline.
The Numbers Leaders Can’t Ignore
Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace Report shows that:
- 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 organisations carry the cost.
Financially, disengagement costs an estimated $3,400 for every $10,000 of salary:
- $25,500 per employee on $75K
- $40,800 for leaders on $120K
And it’s not just money. Disengagement drains time, morale, resources, and talent every single day.
The good news?
Disengagement is fixable — when leaders know what to look for and how to respond.
Disengagement is fixable, when leaders know what to look for and how to respond.
DISENGAGEMENT IS LIKE A FLAT TYRE
It’s hard to see what’s causing it — but you feel the drag every single day.
Most organisations respond by trying to pump people up with:
pizza, perks, pep talks, pay rises… and eventually pressure.
But if your people are already drained and deflated, pumping them up while ignoring the leaks won’t get them moving again.
When leaders are pushing harder but getting less, the issue isn’t motivation — it’s depletion.
Your people don’t need more pressure.
Your leaders need more perception.
The Solution: Comic Intelligence™
Where humour meets leadership to fix disengagement and drive performance.
Comic Intelligence™ is a practical, science-backed leadership methodology that helps leaders recognise and repair disengagement early — before it damages performance, culture, and results.
When used with purpose, humour is one of the most powerful tools in leadership. It reduces defensiveness, restores connection, and shifts energy quickly — creating the conditions for people to re-engage without pressure.
Comic Intelligence™ is not about being funny.
It’s about being effective.
The approach blends leadership strategy, behavioural science, and the perceptual skills used by professional comedians to help leaders:
- recognise disengagement signals in real time
- read the room accurately
- re-engage people without escalating pressure
- restore energy, connection, and focus
- influence behaviour, momentum, and output
These are the same skills comedians use to engage any audience — applied directly to leadership and performance.
What Comic Intelligence™ Delivers
Re-Engaged People
Reduced stress and burnout, improved wellbeing, stronger resilience.
Re-Energised Performance
Better communication, collaboration, and accountability across teams.
Re-Imagined Productivity
Increased creativity, stronger problem-solving, and expanded capacity.
When disengagement is fixed at the source, performance rises naturally — without constant intervention.
Why Choose Comic Intelligence™ Training
✅ Practical strategies leaders can use immediately
✅ Programs tailored to your industry, culture, and challenges
✅ Research-backed, science-based, people-focused
✅ Engaging delivery that keeps leaders switched on
✅ A refreshing alternative to traditional training that can miss the real issue
Comic Intelligence™ teaches leaders how to use humour strategically — not for entertainment, but for engagement.
Who These Programs Are For
Comic Intelligence™ leadership programs and corporate workshops are designed for:
- senior leadership teams
- middle managers and emerging leaders
- frontline teams
- sales and customer service teams
- cross-functional and project teams
- government, corporate, healthcare, education, and professional services
If your people need to re-engage, re-energise, and reconnect — this is where to start.
Leadership Programs & Corporate Workshops
High-impact, practical sessions your people will use immediately.
THE RE-ENGAGEMENT REBOOT™
Find & Fix the Invisible Leaks Draining Your People, Performance & Profits
Unlock the power of humour to restore energy, motivation, and productivity.
THE FEEL GOOD EFFECT™
How Feeling Good Drives Resilience, Adaptability and High Performance
Build resilience, adaptability, and wellbeing using strategic humour.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE HUMOUR™
The Smart Way to Engage, Influence, and Lead with Impact
Using humour to strengthen trust, communication, and leadership presence.
THINK LIKE A COMEDIAN™
Generate Better Ideas, Solve Problems Faster and Make Smarter Decisions
Apply the thinking strategies comedians use, to generate fresh ideas under pressure.
FUNNY ON PURPOSE
Instantly Connect, Engage and Influence Your Clients and Teams
Stand out, build stronger client connections, and grow your influence—while maintaining your credibility.
THE EFFECTIVE LEADER
Applying the Principles of Stand Up Comedy to Help Leaders Engage Their Teams and Increase Productivity
Discover the art of becoming a more effective leader, capable of engaging your team, enhancing productivity and achieving results, while fostering well-being and reducing stress.
“In business, the purpose of humour isn’t laughter — it’s engagement. Engaged people perform better, collaborate better, and deliver better results.”
- Kate Burr
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Download the Training Programs Brochure for a full overview of topics, outcomes, and delivery options.
Have questions or want to talk through your team’s challenges?
Phone: 0400 955 007
Email: kate@kateburr.com.au
Set Up a Meeting: Get started by using the button below to book in a 15 min discovery call.
MEET YOUR TRAINER
KATE BURR
Kate Burr is Australia’s leading Disengagement Specialist and the creator of Comic Intelligence™.
A former award-winning comedian with more than 20 years on stage, Kate teaches leaders that disengagement isn’t laziness or resistance — it’s depletion. Like driving on a flat tyre, you feel the drag long before you see the cause.
Her unique approach blends the perceptual skills of stand-up comedy — high awareness, deep curiosity, and relentless creativity — with proven leadership strategies to help organisations re-engage people, re-energise performance, and re-imagine what’s possible.
Because when people feel good and do good, everyone wins.
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 the formalities. Her ability to balance the formal nature for the awards event with her energy was fantastic and we were honoured to work with such a professional speaker and leader.
AILA SA engaged Kate Burr for our recent annual Landscape Architecture Awards night as Master of Ceremonies. Her passion, enthusiasm and professionalism were wonderful and provided the event with a new level of prestige for our members and industry friends.
Kate’s remarkable eye for detail working with a complicated script provided opportunities to test ideas, set up practice run throughs and ongoing review, allowing us to host a seamless event.
Feedback from our members and guests has been amazing and we hope to work with Kate again in the future.”
SALLY BOLTON –
AILA SA STATE MANAGER
“Kate brought a fantastic sense of humor and character to the role of MC that no one could match! Her lighthearted and go-get-’em attitude was just what our event needed. Can’t wait to work with you again!”
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
FAQs
Do we need to be funny to use humour at work?
No. This is strategic humour for engagement — practical tools that keep you credible and professional.
Is this a keynote or training?
Both. Choose a conference keynote, interactive workshop, or program series, all tailored to your outcomes.
Will it suit conservative audiences?
Yes. Content is designed for professional contexts, safe, inclusive, and aligned to your culture.
