Leadership, Change & Resilience Keynote Speaker Jan McInnis
Humor-Powered Keynotes That Help Teams
Navigate Change, Build Resilience
and Communicate Better
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A LEADERSHIP KEYNOTE
SPEAKER WHO CONNECTS
WITH EVERY AUDIENCE!
Experience Matters! If you’re searching for a leadership keynote speaker who can blend humor with practical strategies, look no further than Jan McInnis, The Work Lady. With over 25 years on the national speaking circuit, Jan has mastered the art of using comedy to inspire, educate, and connect.
What makes Jan’s humor keynotes on change, resilience, and communication unique is that she takes the skills comedians use on stage and transforms them into practical business strategies audiences can apply immediately — all while using humor throughout to keep them engaged and inspired.
Jan has delivered keynotes, emcee programs, and workshops for associations, corporate teams, healthcare professionals, educators, government groups, IT conferences, finance and housing associations, and women’s leadership events.
Whether live, virtual, or hybrid, Jan knows how to energize your event and make it memorable.
Meeting planners trust Jan to:
Kick off conferences with high energy
Re-engage audiences mid-event
Close conventions with a powerful, laughter-filled finale
Selecting a keynote speaker is a leap of faith. You might have recommendations and watch videos, but you really never know what you’re getting until that moment on the podium. Jan, I’m pleased to say that you greatly exceeded our high expectations.
20+ Years Speaking Nationwide • Clean Humor • Customized Keynotes • Practical Takeaways
FINDING THE FUNNY IN CHANGE
A Unique Way to Handle Change
Change can create stress, resistance, and negativity. Jan gives audiences practical ways to use humor to reframe situations, reduce tension, start tough conversations, and keep moving forward when things change.
BOUNCING BACK
Handle Setbacks Like a Comedian
When things don’t go as planned, the ability to bounce back matters. Jan shares practical, memorable strategies for moving past mistakes and setbacks, changing perspective, and getting back on track.
FINDING THE FUNNY IN COMMUNICATION
Use Humor to Connect, Communicate & Be Remembered
Humor is a powerful communication tool when you know how to use it. Jan shows audiences how to find and use appropriate humor to connect with others, make messages memorable, and handle difficult conversations.
Highly entertaining while still providing information to assist in job performance and good life strategies. Attendee, International Institute for Municipal Clerks Association conference
Jan combined relevant content with humor. It was just what she promised! In addition she made the session personal incorporating current issues principals are facing today! D.S., Director, Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association
VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON!
Though Jan is a comedian, she took her role as keynote and emcee very seriously! She was a pleasure to work with, and as our post event survey comments revealed, she made a virtual event fun and lively. D.B., TVPPA Finance conference
Jan is a pleasure to work with. She tailored her keynote to our audience and made what she said relatable to them. Jan’s humor was a terrific way to end our conference on a fun note. E.L., Program Coordinator, Chesapeake Regional Safety Council
Why Meeting Planners Choose Jan
Prior to the event, Jan has a conference call
with the client incorporate specific challenges
your group is facing into her keynote!
25+ years of national speaking experience
Clean humor with stories that connect with your industry
Customizes keynotes to fit industry themes and challenges
Professional, reliable, and easy to work with
Makes meeting planners look great for choosing her
When you book Jan, you get a funny motivational speaker who blends
humor, resilience, and practical business insights — ensuring your event is a success.
OTHER LINKS TO CHECK OUT:
Download Jan’s One Sheet Here
What is the value to attendees?
Jan’s Substack: Punchlines & Plot Twists: Tales From My Comedy Journey
Click here for Jan’s Humor Article, Sept 2025 – The Power of Finding Your People
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Jan Was Featured for her clean humor in the:
She spoke at the end of my company’s annual 2-day education program for healthcare individuals and brought with her humorous program some excellent and realistic pointers to address the stresses encountered in healthcare today.
Jan spoke about how to use humor when implementing changes in the healthcare industry. Some people “busted a gut” laughing so hard, and she left our audience of CFO’s and Risk Managers in stitches (what is the ICD 10 code for that?). I think she would be a great speaker for any healthcare audience and everyone else. They say laughter is the best medicine, and it may be the only thing your healthcare insurance pays for these days…
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