Allen Klein The Jollytologist®
Keynote Speaker


 



2005-2006
President
The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor


 




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7 Reasons to Hire a Jollytologist®
for your next meeting...

 

Problem #1:
You need a speaker who will get and keep the audience laughing.

Solution:
Bring in a Jollytologist®.

Results:
"It was evident that the whole assembly was enjoying your presentation by the frequent and sometimes continuous roars of laughter."

L. B., president, Maryland School Food Service Association

 


Problem #2:
Your audience needs some stress relief.

Solution:
Bring in a Jollytologist®.

Results:
"It was fantastic to watch 400 people who work with dying patients on a daily basis leave their stresses under their chairs and walk out with smile on their faces." 

S. H., Florida Hospice Symposium

 


Problem #3:
You want a speaker who exceeds expectations.

Solution:
Bring in a Jollytologist®

Results:
"You were without a doubt the 'best speaker' at our conference. . . You far surpassed what I had hoped for."

 D. L., Program Chair Continuity of Care Association of CA

 


Problem #4:
You want a speaker who gets great evaluations.

Solution:
Bring in a Jollytologist®.

Results:
"Bravo! for a job well done. (You received) one of the highest ratings of any of the speakers at the convention." 

K. D., Meeting Director, Independent Community Bankers of MN

 


Problem #5
You want a speaker who will get the audience cheering.

Solution:
Bring in a Jollytologist®

Results:
"In all the years that I have worked here, I have never seen our faculty and staff give a speaker a standing ovation." 

J. A., Associate Dean of Planning Eastern New Mexico University


Problem #6
You want a speaker who is easy to work with.

Solution:
Bring in a Jollytologist®

Results:
"You are every meeting planners dream speaker."

L. R., Director of Operations,
Community Bankers Assn. of IN


Problem #7
You want a speaker whose message will be remembered long after the
conference ends.

Solution:
Bring in a Jollytologist®.

Results:
"You are probably the only speaker that we have continued to talk about
a year after the presentation. That's really saying something!!"

S. B., Director of Operations,
Community Bankers Assn. of OH

 

 

 

The Programs

The Lighter Side of Change ©

This presentation will demonstrate how a sense of humor can help you deal with the changes and challenges in both the workplace and in life. With laughter (yuk, yuk), lecture (yak, yak), and playful exercises (yahoo!), participants will learn tools, tips and techniques for using humor to reduce stress and for dealing with not-so-funny stuff.

 

The Healing Power of Humor ©

This presentation demonstrates and documents the therapeutic benefits of humor. With laughter, lecture and playful exercises, participants will learn tools and techniques to enhance their life, why humor can give a new perspective, and how to laugh at not-so-funny things.

 

Humor in the Workplace: Lighten Your Work with Laughter ©

It has been said that 80% of illness is probably stress related. Through laughter, lecture and playful exercises, this inspirational and informational program gives participants a pocket full of FUN-raising work-related tools to help them be more productive as they laugh away those harmful stress situations.

 

The Courage to Laugh: Humor in Hospice Work ©

With heartwarming, and often hilarious, stories from those who have had the courage to laugh in spite of their prognosis, this program validates what George Bernard Shaw once said: "Life does not cease to be funny when people die, any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh."

 

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What the Audience Will Learn:

  •  humorous tools and tips for dealing with stress

  •  how to get and keep your perspective with humor

  •  why humor is one of your best coping tools

  •  techniques for a more playful lifestyle

  •  the five key letters for increasing your sense of humor

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List of Clients

Allen Klein has presented humor programs in 48 out of the 50 states, as 
well as in Israel and Australia.  Needless to say, this is a very partial sampling 
of his clients.  (* Denotes national or international conference)

Banking & Financial Industry:
 American Express
 Bank of California
 Community Bankers of Georgia
 Community Bankers of Ohio 
* Independent Bankers Association of America
 Independent Bankers Association of Texas
 Independent Bankers Association of Minnesota
 Mortgage Bankers Association
 Wells Fargo Bank

Business Organizations:
 American Water Works Association
 Arizona Public Service Company
 BellSouth, Inc.
 Executive Secretaries Association
 Gran Care, Inc.
 IBM
 Internal Revenue Service
 Iowa Utility Association
 Levi Strauss
 * Marketing Research Association
 Medstat Systems
 Messenger Courier Association
 Motorola Corporation
 New England Resident Service Coordinators
 Northern California Printing Industries
 Option Care Inc.
 Oregon Bar Association
 Pacific Bell
 PacifiCare
 Pacific Northwest Personnel Management Association
 Professional Secretaries International
 Service Masters
 Southern California Gas Company
 US West
 United States Geological Survey

Food Industry:
 * American Dietetic Association
 * American School Food Service Association
 * Dietary Managers Association
 Iowa School Food Service Association
 Louisiana Dietetic Association
 Maryland School Food Service Association
 Nevada School Food Service Association
 Oregon School Food Service Association
 Pennsylvania School Food Service Association
 Tennessee Dietetic Association
 Utah School Food Service Association
 Washington School Food Service Association

Health & Well-Being Conferences:
 * Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor
 Fallon Health Care System
 Health Services Corporation
 Individual Case Management Association
 * International Society for Humor Studies
 Mental Health Association of Colorado
 Missouri Rehabilitation Association
 Montana Rehabilitation Association
 National Multiple Sclerosis Society
 National Wellness Association
 North Dakota Human Services
 North Dakota Rehabilitation Association
 Oregon Society for Hospital Personnel
 Pennsylvania Nurse Executives
 Professional Society of Pharmacists
 Radiological Technicians Conference
 South Carolina Mental Health Association
 University of Missouri Dental Hygienists
 Visiting Nurses Association

Hospice Organizations:
 Colorado Hospice Association
 Delaware Hospice
 Florida Hospice Symposium
 Georgia Hospice Association
 Indiana Hospice Association
 Iowa Hospice Association
 * National Hospice Organization
 New Hampshire Hospice Organization
 New Jersey Hospice Organization
 New Mexico Hospice Organization
 New York State Hospice Organization
 Oklahoma Hospice Organization
 Oregon Hospice Association
 Texas Hospice Organization

Hospital Associations:
 Arizona Hospital Association
 Idaho Hospital Association
 Illinois Hospital Association
 Indiana Hospital Association
 Iowa Hospital Association
 Minnesota Hospital Association
 Mississippi Hospital Association
 New York Hospital Association
 Tennessee Hospital Association
 West Virginia Hospital Association

Hospitals & Medical Centers:
 Alta Bates Hospital, CA
 Anderson Memorial Hospital, SC
 Ball Memorial Hospital, IN
 Beaumont Hospital, TX
 Brookwood Medical Center, AL
 Children's Hospital, CA, PA & TN
 Florida Hospital, FL
 Franklin Hospital, ME
 Holy Spirit Hospital, PA
 Immanuel Medical Center, IA
 Kaiser-Permanente Hospitals, CA
 Lawrence Memorial Hospital, KS
 Lincoln General Hospital, NE
 Marquette General Hospital, MI
 McKee Medical Center, CO
 Mercy Health Center, IA
 Miami Valley Hospital, OH
 Mid-Columbia Medical Center, OR
 Newnan Hospital, GA
 Ouachita Hospital, AR
 Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, KY
 Rehabilitation Hospital, HI
 Sentara Hampton Hospital, VA
 St. Alexius Hospital, ND
 St. Anthony's Medical Center, MO
 St. Joseph's Hospitals, CA, CO, WA
 St. Mary's Hospitals, CA, GA, IL, WV
 Tucson Medical Center, AZ

Long-Term Care:
 * American Health Care Association
 * Assisted Living Association, Australia
 Arkansas Nursing Home Association
 California Assn. for Health Services at Home
 California Association of Health Facilities
 Central Mississippi Health Care at Home
 Connecticut Chapter Health Care Administrators
 Hillhaven Corporation
 Home Care Association of New York State
 Illinois Health Care Association
 Iowa Health Care Association
 Mississippi Regional Home Health Care
 Missouri Health Care Association
 Montana Health Care Association
 Nebraska Health Care Association
 New Jersey Health Care Association
 North Carolina Health Care Association
 Oregon Health Care Association
 Oregon Homes for the Aging
 Pennsylvania Non-profit Homes for the Aging
 South Dakota Health Care Association
 Texas Health Care Association
 Utah Health Care Association
 Washington Health Care Association
 West Virginia Health Care Association

Schools:
 California Council for Adult Education
 Cal Poly University
 Cal State Bakersfield & Sacramento
 Cornell University Wellness Program
 Columbia State Community College
 College of Marin
 Eastern New Mexico University
 Hayward Unified School District
 Johnson County Community College
 San Francisco State University
 San Jose State University
 Slippery Rock University
 Sonoma State University

Volunteer Organizations:
 * American Society of Directors of Volunteer Services
 California Association of Hospitals & Health Systems
 Council on Auxiliaries, Georgia Hospital Association
 Hawaii Network of Volunteers
 Hospice Volunteer Managers Association
 Indiana Society of Directors of Volunteer Services
 Maryland Association of Hospital Auxiliaries
 Tennessee Hospital Association Council on Volunteers

Women's Conferences:
 American Association of University Women
 Bay Area Women's Conference
 Central California Women's Conference
 Central Dupage Hospital Women's Conference
 Fresno Women's Network
 Miami Women's Health Center
 Professional Women's Network
 Women's Forum

Cancer Related Organizations:
 American Cancer Society
 American Society of Radiological Technicians
 Cancer Conference, NM
 Cancers Survivor's Day
 * National Cancer Survivorship Conference
 North Bay Cancer Center
 North Idaho Cancer Center
 UCSD Cancer Center, Thrivers Network

 

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"The best workshop I every attended."

"I wish I could have brought the entire office!"

"Can't get much better than this."

"This was the most useful presentation of the conference."

"A wonderful new perspective for stressful work situations."

"Fantastic and fun."

"There should be more programs like this."

"By far the best session I have ever attended for personal and
professional growth!"

"Excellent-my cheeks hurt from laughing so hard!"

"Can we do this again next year??!!"

"Interesting, informative and excellent speaker."

"Dynamic, energetic and funny.  A true joy to listen to."

"Great reminder not to take life so seriously and to find humor in
troubling times!  Thanks!"

"This was a fabulous presentation.  Kudos to the Speaker Committee!

"Had a headache getting off the plane, felt great after the talk."

"We came 200 miles to attend this presentation-it was worth every mile!"

"A program that can be used throughout life, home and work."

"Excellent, excellent, excellent!"

"Let's invite Mr. Klein again."


 

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Rave Reviews

"RAVE REVIEWS!!! That's what our evaluations read from over 650
attendees. The halls are buzzing with laughter after employees participated in your presentation."

J. G., Program Chair
St. Marys Health Center, Jefferson City, MO

 

"I have been involved with adult education for nearly 20 years, and can honestly say I have never heard so many positive comments about a speaker and program."

J.R., Education Coordinator
St. Francis Medical Center, Grand Island, NE.

 

"It is seldom we have a repeat speaker appear at our Convention but letters and phone calls regarding your presentation convinced the planning committee we must invite you back."

D.H., Director of Education
California Association of Hospitals Sacramento, CA

 

"Allen Klein obviously has the background to teach the profound power of laughter, humor, and play."

O.Carl Simonton, M.D.
Author of Getting Well Again

 

"You did it again!" Four talks, 450 satisfied people! I enjoyed your presentation four times over, and found something new each time."

C.C., Educational Consultant
Immanuel Medical Center, Omaha, NE

 

"Allen Klein is such an expert speaker that he can teach audiences both how to live laughing as well as die laughing."

William M. Bucholz, M.D.
Oncologist, Los Altos, CA

 

"Allen Klein holds the keys to a treasure chest of humor and reminds us that laughter is the best medicine."

Carl Hammerschlag, M.D.
Author of The Dancing Healers

 

"You received honor roll grades! Mostly A's and even a few A+'s."

C.R., Director of Education
Oregon Health Care Association, Portland, OR

 

"I'm so proud of him."

Allen's mother
Lake Worth, FL.

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Meeting Planners Contact Information:

Write: Allen Klein
1034 Page Street
 
San Francisco, CA  94117

Phone: 888-765-7796
Fax:  415-431-8600
Email click here

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hold this honor.  Allen Klein is one of them.

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