Meg Soper

Meg’s experience in stand-up comedy shines through in this hilarious exploration of life, connection and the power of laughter. In this presentation she takes aim at the serious issue of stress in our lives, encouraging us to reframe and refocus when life doesn’t go according to plan. Whether you’re starting out in your career, facing the perils of middle age or juggling the many balls of life, Meg will demonstrate how to find levity in pretty much any situation. Run some of Meg’s pithy, stress-relieving ideas up the flagpole and learn to embrace her philosophy that “life is too short to stuff a mushroom.” You will leave feeling enlightened, energized, and entertained. The Heart of the Presentation This presentation sheds a humorous light on the stresses of everyday life and helps the audience bolster resilience and bounce back from stress. Key Takeaways • Learn strategies to bolster personal resilience and deal with change • Learn mindfulness techniques to give your brain a boost and maintain a positive mindset • Become more adept at using both sides of your brain • Gain awareness of the energy we bring with us to work and life • Strengthen your team bond by using humor and sharing laughter together This presentation is an ideal fit for after dinner or as lighthearted entertainment to open or close a conference and will leave your audience feeling uplifted and energized.

It’s simple: we need to be effective communicators, whether on the front line or in a leadership role. Workplace and personal challenges call for effective communication or bust. Wait What? Let’s Do This! is a high energy, interactive presentation that explores the key elements of a positive work culture. Meg examines how emotions, perceptions, and preconceived ideas can impact our day-to-day interactions with others. In particular, she explores the impact of shifting demographics as millennials emerge as the dominant cohort in today’s workforce. Meg has designed the presentation with the belief that a positive work environment is created when we mentor, support, and inspire the people on our team. It is the diversity that makes us better and stronger together. The Heart of the Presentation This presentation focuses on creating a positive workplace culture and collaborating across the generations. Key Takeaways • Gain insight into formative events that shaped each generation. • Gain insight into the tendencies and behaviors of the different generations. • Understand the sources of friction among the generations and learn strategies for resolution. • Learn how to more effectively communicate, motivate, and gain cooperation with others. • Learn the 4 key elements of creating a positive work culture. Participants will leave entertained, energized, and inspired about creating and maintaining a positive work culture.

Is your team working at its full potential? Bring your people together as Meg adds laughter and energy to the topic of teamwork and dealing with different personalities in the workplace. Better Together demonstrates that going it alone is not an option in today’s workplace as Meg serves up inspirational ideas on teamwork and collaboration that will boost the morale and effectiveness of your organization’s teams. Those attending will gain a better understanding of each other’s challenges and unique qualities, helping to enhance relationships both at work and at home. The Heart of the Presentation This presentation focuses on enhancing our communication skills through a better understanding of the four different personality types based on the DiSC model of human behavior. Key Takeaways • Learn the key attributes of high performing teams. • Gain insight into the DiSC model of human behavior and learn to identify the different personality styles in the workplace. • Learn the strengths and limitations of each of the personality styles. • Understand your preferences for dealing with conflict to “flex your style” and better communicate, motivate, and gain cooperation with others. • Identify key elements of a successful conversation to gain awareness about how shifting our perspective can help strengthen relationships. • Learn how mindful and effective communication can create a positive work culture. Participants will leave armed with practical strategies geared toward a healthier, happier, and more productive work environment.

This presentation brings interactive humor to the subject of resilience, recognizing that finding life balance is a journey – not a destination. Managing all the demands and priorities on our time can prove to be overwhelming. Meg offers a humorous perspective on the serious matter of dealing with stress and encouraging us to be mindful of how we allocate our mental and physical energy so we can bounce back from challenge and adversity, and find the confidence needed to handle whatever comes our way. Work Life Balance? You’ve Got to be Kidding! will inspire, entertain, and leave audience members with strategies to benefit our health and self-confidence, as well as strengthen relationships at work and at home. The Heart of the Presentation This presentation focuses on how we can use humor, mindfulness, and positive energy to find more balance, bolster our resilience, and improve our mental health. Key Takeaways • Learn about the HPR Sauce – Humor, Passion, and Resilience to thrive personally and professionally. • Explore Meg’s “Key Elements of Life” model to map strategies for how we allocate our energy to relationships, career, mind, body, and soul. • Understand how nutrition and exercise can bolster personal resilience. • Learn methods to achieve greater control of our mental energy and engage both the creative and analytical sides of our brain. • Learn the MMB Challenge – Mini-Mindful Breaks to give your brain a boost. • Gain understanding about specific stress reducing and mindfulness strategies. Participants leave entertained and armed with a number of strategies to enhance their life experience and maintain a sense of balance.

Whether your focus is team building, dealing with change, or celebrating diversity in the workplace, we will customize a presentation to fit your needs! Meg works with clients across the United States and Canada and can tailor her material to fit your needs. Simply set up a consultation and she will work with you to develop material customized for your organization. No matter what your business, theme, or needs, our material will speak to it. Keynote presentations run between 45 – 75 minutes, depending on your needs. Workshops run from 90 minutes to a half day, or topics can be combined for a full-day workshop. These presentations can be tailored for any size of audience – from an intimate gathering to something for an entire organization.