Humour as a Superpower: Why Laughing Matters at Work with Sam Avery | Season 2 Episode 3

Can a good laugh really make for a good day at work?

 

In this episode of The Good Day at Work Podcast, our host Matt Liggins is joined by stand-up comedian and workplace wellbeing advocate Sam Avery to explore the power of humour in professional life – and why it’s far more than just a “nice to have”.

 

From building psychological safety to boosting resilience, Sam draws on over two decades of experience in comedy and his work with The Comedy Trust to explain how humour can be a powerful tool for connection, creativity and communication in the workplace.

 

Tune in to discover:

 

• The surprising science behind humour and mental health – and why laughing more could be good for your heart, sleep, relationships and productivity
• Why humour is more than cracking jokes – and how conversational, light-touch humour can reduce stress and bring people together
• The link between laughter and psychological safety – and how humour can help teams communicate openly, without fear of judgement
• The role of humour in resilience – and how laughing can help people process pressure, bounce back and move forward
• Practical ways to bring more humour into your workplace culture – without being cringey, cheesy or inappropriate

 

Whether you’re a manager looking to boost morale or someone who wants to feel more connected and confident at work, this episode offers fresh, accessible insight into the human side of performance.

 

🎧 Listen now and find out how humour could be your team’s untapped superpower.

 

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