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Dr. Ken Shonk
Doctor of Laughter and Humour
Dr. Shonk's charisma captivates audiences and opens the door for the power of his message based on..."There's lots of medicine in fun and there’s lots of fun in medicine". A veteran speaker, he has spoken before a wide variety of groups from universities to corporate conventions, captivating his listeners with his energy, humour and charm.
Dr. Shonk offers specific, practical and innovative strategies to help people achieve excellence in their lives while staying in balance in a world where there often is too much to do. His fast-paced, humorous message shows how balanced lives result in lower absenteeism and greater productivity for businesses and greater personal happiness and professional success for individuals.
A graduate of the University of Western Ontario, Shonk had an active family practice from 1972 to 2008. His interests include:
- participant in International conferences on laughter and play
- monthly health columnist for "Forever Young"
- special interest in humour and its uses in medicine for the last several years
- special interest in paediatrics and palliative care
An expert in the field of physical and mental well being, Dr. Shonk takes his audiences into a joyful, laugh-filled journey as he outlines the benefits of humour in professional and business situations.Dr. Shonk's presentations are particularly well suited to after lunch or dinner events where a light-hearted but high-energy tone is required.
Topics:
- Stress Management
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Physiology of Laughter
- The Application of Humour to Medicine
References:
“Dr. Shonk was an absolutely perfect choice for our group. He was entertaining, funny and touched our hearts with his stories. Dr. Shonk reminded us that we can all benefit from humour. Simcoe Cty. District School Bd.
“78% of our respondents gave him the top ranking…you could tell from the rolling laugher coming from the audience that he was reaching his objective of “laughter providing good medicine”. Ont. Cattlemen’s Assoc.
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