Gail Hand, known to her Grandmother Lottie as sheina madela sugarpuss was reared in both New York and California. Gail is a motivational humorist, author and trainer with 20 successful years in Corporate Sales & Management. She received degrees in Marketing and Buying & Merchandising from Fashion Institutes in San Francisco and New York City.

Corporations such as American Express, Southwestern Bell, Macy*s, and several gourmet cookware manufacturers garnered Gail 3 rookie of the year awards, 10 leadership awards, and a strange award for a pet multimedia presentation.

Gail is the author of the book; The Power of Laughter, Seven Secrets to Living and Laughing in a Stressful World.

Over 300 Corporations, Universities and Colleges in 36 states and Canada have been host to Gail on the power of laughter, stress management through laughter, leadership, team building and diversity.

As a Certified Laughter Leader with the World Laughter tour Gail’s career and laughter clubs have been featured in numerous, news publications, radio and TV stations nationwide

Gail is President of the Oregon National Speakers Association, and incoming board member of the Association for Applied Therapy on Humor. She is also a member of the National Association of Campus Activities, Association for College Unions International and the Canadian Orientation for Campus Activities. She proudly holds a frequent wash card for her dogs at Beauty for the Beast.

Areas of Expertise:

Diversity
Humor
Stress
Team Building

Target Audience:

Women’s groups, corporate and association meetings
That need stress relief and education about wellness.

Top 3 reasons to have Gail Hand as your next speaker:

1. Gail is a pleasure to work with
2. Audiences relate to Gail’s positive spin on workplace stress
3. Gail is entertaining and informative

Fee:

$3,000

Gail's Most Requested Programs:

The Power of Laughter at Work, How to put Laughter to Work in the Workplace
This is an interactive, entertaining and informative keynote on adding more laughter to your work day, appropriately. This Customized program also features team building exercises building camaraderie with any group.

The Power of Laughter and Wellness, He/She who laughs, LASTS
Learn about the emotional, physical, mental and spiritual benefits of laughter in this
entertaining and joyous program. Laughter can help with hardening of the attitudes!

21 Secrets to Celebrating Diversity, Creative Ways to Honor and Celebrate our Differences
Gail’s award winning, interactive program featuring improvisational team building communication exercises. Guaranteed to unify groups and enhance their learning, sharing and expanding their horizons around cultural and work style diversity- all while having a good laugh!

Testimonials:

"Your presentation was enthusiastic, entertaining and enjoyable for our staff. You taught us how to have more fun at work and enhance our lives personally"  Providence Hospital

"Gail's contagious energy and positive attitude truly energized our clients and attorneys! We would love to have you back for more programs in the future"  Blackwell Sanders LLC

"Gail customized her program for our group and creatively shows you how you can turn laughter into productivity and profit"  American Express

“Gail thinks on her feet. She brings people together. Nothing like sharing a laugh with someone! Our staff is still talking about her!! I have NEVER seen the level of participation from staff that she garnered. All staff attending were on their feet following her direction. The laughter, the camaraderie, the bonding that took place was priceless. You will have no regrets having Gail as a speaker.”  Corvallis Parks & Recreation

"After 20 years in Corporate Sales & Management, Gail shows college students how to laugh their way to success"  Lewis & Clark College