You Say Humor and Business Don’t Go Together? Think Again – with Business Consultant & Comic Dr. Kerry Szymanski | Episode 090

I’ve always been a big supporter of our local chambers of commerce. As a member, you not only become a business insider but you get to hear from experts you wouldn’t have otherwise.

My guest today is one of those experts I recently heard at the 102nd Sarasota Chamber Annual Meeting.

I’m happy to introduce Dr. Kerry Szymanski or “Dr. Kerry” as she is better known.

She is an entrepreneur, business consultant, and stand-up comedian who believes “Leading Through Laughter” is indeed a leadership skill that is needed in business today.

In this episode, you’ll learn…

• One thing most people don’t know about Dr. Kerry
• How she discovered her passion for stand-up
• Why business leaders should use humor as a management tool
• A favorite story Dr. Kerry has from her work
• Why you should reach out to Dr. Kerry
• … and much much more!

Thank you so much for stopping by today. It’s my hope that you will listen, learn and connect!

Since 2014, “Dr. Kerry” has been sharing her love of stand-up comedy with audiences across the country. She has performed at the Fort Lauderdale Improv, Palm Beach Improv, Carlson Comedy Club, Library Comedy Club, Cricket Comedy Club and has hosted several comedy shows and showcases across Florida. During the day, Dr. Kerry Szymanski is the Director of the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre (WBC). She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in consulting, entrepreneurship, higher education, and corporate marketing. Her entrepreneurial experience includes Kerry Communications consulting, Groovy Face Masks and SassyBB retail boutique. Corporate marketing experience includes working with Bally Total Fitness, Harry and David and Duty-Free Americas. Dr. Szymanski has more than 17 years of experience teaching undergraduate and MBA courses in marketing, strategy, branding, leadership and entrepreneurship at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and American Business & Technology University. She holds her DBA from Argosy University, MBA from the University of Oregon, and BA in International Relations from Syracuse University. Dr. Szymanski is the author of, Seduce Your Customers, a professional speaker and stand-up comedian.