Cheryl Oberg Keynote Speaker from Calgary, AB

We've all heard the adage about an apple a day keeping the doctor away, but maybe we should add a laughter and play to that prescription. CHERYL OBERG from EDGE OF A SMILE INC. * An unforgettable speaker who inspires people to create more joy , laughter & play in their everyday life for the perfect day! * A leading authority on the relationship between healthy humour & laughter & is known for her energetic, entertaining content-rich programs. * Shares her gift of humour & laughter at conferences as a keynote speaker, families & children in the hospitals, seniors living in care facilities, corporate teams in the workplace, schools, college and universities. * A Professional Speaker, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader has been a clown since 1988. * Has received many awards. 1) Global Television and the YWCA "A WOMAN OF VISION" April 2003 2) Flare Magazine Volunteer award for Community & Leadership Award 2004 3) Alberta Government & the Wild Rose Foundation 2004. Star of the Millennium 4) Premier Ralph Klein Alberta Centennial Medal on December 13th, 2005 5) One of Canada's Wave Makers "Start a Wave" on the "W" Network in 2006 6) 2013 Red Skelton Caring Clown AATH Scholarship Award. * A therapeutic clown at the Alberta Children's Hospital since 2004, three days each week lifting the spirits of children and their families. Patients and staff know her as Sparkle the Clown. You might think a hospital -- especially if you're a sick child or the parent of one -- is the last place to find a good laugh. You'd be wrong. She takes her special brand of medicine to team meetings, unit rounds as well as ICU. "Laughter is one of those tools that help to push away fear," says Cheryl. "When you're laughing, the negative emotions fade away. Laughter is like our built-in medicine cabinet." Keynotes Therapeutic Humour & Laughter Workshops Therapeutic Clowning Laughter Yoga Health & Wellness / Life Balance Nonprofit / Corporate / Education TOPICS FOR PRESENTATIONS * STRESSED IS DESSERTS SPELLED BACKWARDS - Using humour skills to cope with job stress and improve overall health and well being. * HUMOUR FUNSHOP - Learn how to create a fun place to work in by using humour in a safe and appropriate manner. * FINDING LAUGHTER IN AN OCEAN OF GRIEF - Applying humour & laughter skills for coping with life's changes and losses. * WORK AT FUN / FUN AT WORK - Humour skills to improve team building, creativity and customer satisfaction. * LAUGHING FAMILIES - Laughter Yoga techniques for families to learn to laugh and play together to stay together. * THE HEART OF A CLOWN - Workshop designed for the Therapeutic Clown working in Care facilities. * SENIOR'S MAGICAL LAUGHSHOP - Interactive fun laughter yoga session designed for the young at heart. * LAUGH UNITL IT HELPS - Building Resilience using Humour & Laughter TESTIMONIALS "I highly recommend Cheryl for any group that loves to laugh and to learn valuable lessons about life at the same time. Cheryl's poignant personal stories and experiences provide a rich background for her wonderful sense of humour. She has a way of worming herself into your heart." Vera Goodman, "Cheryl lives her work and her infectious energy is the real deal so if you're looking for someone to give your group a boost, Cheryl's a great choice." Alvin Law, "Cheryl is a lively and effervescent speaker who engages her audience and uses humour in a highly effective manner. She is a delight to work with and brings value to every engagement." Monica Santiago "Cheryl is Canada's Triple -E Threat - Educational - Entertaining - Exhilarating. Who knew that Learning and Living could be so much fun? Cheryl Knew." Palmo Carpino, "I have worked with Cheryl at both The Canadian Association of Therapeutic Humor and the Canadian Association Of Professional Speakers. Cheryl is one of the most committed people I know to good causes and encouraging the world to laugh and play every day. " Patricia Morgan, Solutions for Resilience, "Cheryl has a way of energizing a crowd and bringing new skills and training in the most engaging fashion. I remember once entering a room after Cheryl had conducted a session for the Women and Wellness conference and I listened to what the people were saying, I heard volumes of praise for her ability to expand people outside their comfort zone, see themselves in a new possibility and, she does this all by having fun. Since then, I have been blessed to be able to see her on a number of occasions and am always struck by her genuine desire to serve and bring joy to the group while they tackle life's big subjects and overcome professional hurdles. Farhana Dhalla "Cheryl has amazing positive energy and enthusiasm for everything that she does. She has my highest recommendation." Mary Kay Morrison,