Canada's Keynote Humorist Judy Croon

Chatter that Matters in our Workplace: A look at multi-generational communication

Hi there, I’m Judy Croon, Canada’s Keynote Humourist. Welcome to another episode of Laugh Long and Prosper – Shelf Help with a smile.

Today, I have to honour of speaking to Cynthia Rubino, founder of http://www.CytrineConsultancy.ca
Cynthia is a professor, PE Coach, advocate, mentor, speaker and advertising and marketing leader.

On the morning of May 7th we are working on something together called Empower the Future!
This event is happening at Hart House in the Great Hall at U OF T.

I love Cytrine’s Inaugural Event Theme – Chatter that Matters in our Workplace: A look at multi-generational communication- Mentoring, Guiding and Supporting Young Professionals in the Workplace.

Cytrine has partnered with the Globe and Mail to present this fantastic inaugural event.

For tickets you can go to http://www.Eventbrite.ca and look for 'Chatter Matters in the Workplace. Here is the direct link.

Empower the Future - Eventbrite Link
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/chatter-that-matters-in-the-workplace-tickets-856235743157


There will also be 3 panels going on:

-From the Classroom to the Boardroom ( Professors from various Post-secondary institutions)

-Voices of the Z’S ( Young professionals in the workforce and students)

-Workplace Wisdom ( agency, media sales and marketing sales)

Again, this is happening May 7TH at the prestigious Hart House.

Cynthia also has another special event coming up June 7th – a Gala event entitled; I Matter Shines Light Gala.

For details, feel free to directly reach out at cynthia@cytrienconsultancy.ca Tickets can be purchased directly through Cynthia’s email.


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You are a bad ass – How to stop doubting your greatness and start living an awesome life

Do you want to be awesome? "You Are a Badass" is like your personal coach for being the coolest version of yourself.

The author, Jen Sincero, helps you figure out what's stopping you from being amazing and gives you tips on how to kick those bad habits to the curb. It's all about living your best life and making your dreams come true.

So, what are you waiting for? It's time to unleash your inner badass!

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Laugh Long And Prosper -How Not To Age by Michael Gregar

Want to know the secrets to staying young and healthy? How Not to Age (The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as you get older (2021) has got you covered! This book dives into the science behind aging, explaining how our bodies change as we get older and what we can do to slow down the process. From eating right and staying active to getting enough sleep and managing stress, this book gives you all the tips and tricks you need to age gracefully. Say goodbye to myths and hello to real, science-backed advice on how to look and feel your best as you grow older.

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Hi there, I’m Judy Croon, Canada’s Keynote Humourist. Welcome to another episode of Laugh Long and Prosper.

Today, I'm reviewing a great book called, ' A Whole New Mind. Why Right Brainers will Rule The Future' by Daniel H. Pink.
Daniel H. Pink is an American author who has written numerous New York Times bestsellers including: Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us; The Power of Regret: How Looking Back Moves Us Forward; When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing and his latest bestseller, A Whole New Mind - Why Right Brainers Will Rule The World.

In A Whole New Mind - Why Right Brainers Will Rule The World, Pink says that people and companies that want to succeed in the future have to ask three very important questions:



1. Can someone overseas do my job cheaper? 

2. Can a computer do my job faster? 

3. Is what I'm offering in demand in an age of abundance, where people are looking to satisfy their aesthetic, emotional, and spiritual demands?

Pink stresses that as artificial intelligence potentially threatens many jobs around the world, artistic and creative skills are becoming even more essential.
Pink suggests that this is the perfect time to lean into the right, bright creative side of the brain; a side that often gets overlooked by the left logical, analytical side.

In doing so, Pink highlights six areas where the right brain excels.
Check it out.

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Judy Croon is Canada’s Keynote Humorist, Tedx motivational speaker, comedian and stand-up coach at Second City. She has worked with many celebrities including; John Cleese, Jon Stewart, and Joan Rivers.
Her specials have appeared on NBC, CBS, CTV and The Comedy Network.
She is a co-author of ‘From the Stage to the Page: Life Lessons from Four Funny Ladies!”
Judy draws from her standup performance and coaching experience to entertain, inform and inspire in her dynamic keynote entitled, ‘Relieving Work Related Stress with Humour’.
Judy is the creator/host of ‘Laughlines’ and ‘Stand Up For The Girls’ which have both helped raise over $650,000 for breast cancer research.

Hi there,

I’m Judy Croon. Canada’s Keynote Humourist Welcome to another episode of Laugh Long and Prosper. Today I’m chatting with Susan Stewart

For the past 15 years, Susan Stewart has been entertaining and inspiring audiences across North America. Susan is best known for her ability to make people laugh while helping them to meet their challenges with a sense of humour. Susan is the author of 3 books including her latest title, You Gotta Laugh: Wit And Wisdom About Not Taking Life (Or Yourself) Too Seriously. Susan's podcast, Still A Hot Mess, and her comedy album, Relentless, are available on iTunes and Spotify. You can learn more about Susan at http://www.susanstewart.ca

SHOW INFO
A Bit More Than A Rough Patch: A Comedy Show About Taking Mental Health Seriously

Join comedian Susan Stewart for a night of laughs while she shares her mental health journey and what she has learned the hard way about taking mental health seriously. You won't want to miss this important community event that raises awareness about mental health and raises money for the Brantford General Hospital's Mental Health Unit. Here is the link.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-bit-more-than-a-rough-patch-tickets-777896568577

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I’m Judy Croon. Canada’s Keynote Humourist Welcome to another episode of Laugh Long and Prosper.
Documentary Review - Live to 100: Secrets of The Blue Zones

This is a great documentary to kick off the new year.
In this compelling 90-minute Netflix movie, author and National Geographic explorer Dan Buettner shares fascinating information about the Blue Zones, five areas in the world where, per capita, there are the most residents who are living to 100 years-old or longer!

The Blue Zones are located in Sardinia (Italy), Ikaria (Greece), Nicoya (Costa Rica), Loma Linda (California) and, topping the list with the highest number of centenarians per capita in the world, Okinawa (Japan).

Host Dan Buettner, who has studied the Blue Zones for over 10 years with doctors, demographers and psychologists, tries to uncover the secrets to longevity in these parts of the world.

It’s worth noting that presently, according to the CDC (the Centre for Disease Control) the average American is living until they are 78 years-old.
However, research shows that the human body has an excellent chance of making it to 90 years-old, if taken care of properly.
So how do we get back 12 years? How do we protect ourselves from chronic diseases, heart disease and diabetes?

It’s also worth noting another study outside of this documentary that was done in Denmark, involving 2500 Danish twins.
The study revealed that genetics only determine about 20 percent of our longevity. Our lifestyle determines the other 80 percent!

So, what can the Blue Zones teach us?

First of all, if you’re hoping for one easy fix, there isn’t one.
Secrets of the Blue Zones proposes that the key to aging well is a combination of lifelong practices - a series of daily fixes if you will. What’s hopeful about this documentary is that there are lots of takeaways that people living outside of the Blue Zones can use.

Buettner says it boils down to 9 pieces.

Number One: Moving Naturally (without effort)

No gym memberships here. Blue Zone centenarians move without having to think about it.
They build natural movement into their daily routines.

It could be as simple as sitting. The women of Okinawa don’t sit on chairs - they sit on the floor! This means having to get up at least 30 or 40 times a day.
Many Okinawan centenarians also garden at least one hour a day.

In Sardinia, Italy many of the centenarians are or were shepherds.
This means that they easily clock at least 6 miles a day walking up and down hills with their flocks.
It doesn’t get easier when they go home. The town itself has many hills and stairs. Many narrow houses are built with multiple level staircases.

Number Two: Purpose

A recent study showed that more Americans die in their first year of retirement than in their last year of work.
People in the Blue Zones do not have any specific year for retirement. They always keep busy.

Perhaps the centenarians of Okinawa, Japan say it best when it comes to purpose. They have a word for purpose. It’s called Ikigai. Ikigai means’ a reason for being’ - a reason for getting out of bed every morning.
But Ikigai doesn’t have to be complicated.
One resident who is a karate master at 102 years- old says his Ikigai is to continue his martial arts practice.
Another Okinawa centenarian says his Ikigai is catching three fish a week so he can feed his family.
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