Michael Bork

Michael Bork

MSIOP, CPRP, CLYT

AK, US
Creating positive energy and authentic leadership through the power of laughter!

With a booming voice, commanding presence, unique message, and unforgettable laugh, Michael Bork is a positive leadership, happiness, and laughter force of nature!

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran with nearly three decades of leadership and management experience and a Master's degree in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Michael "Mr. Mirth" Bork is dedicated to providing practical solutions to workplace happiness, health, and productivity. His unique message and approach to organizational leadership use evidence-based Positive Psychology principles, authentic leadership practices, and non-humor-based laughter applications.

A TEDx Presenter, Michael's presentation method is interactive, and his classes provide practical skills and tools, not just lecture and theory. His style has been described as "engaging, informative, and unforgettable!" His blend of humor, laughter, balloon animals, ukulele playing, Elvis Presley, and pop culture references make him a hit with any audience, any age. 

Michael Bork lives in Fairbanks, Alaska with his wife and nine pets, and he travels the world teaching about laughter and positivity, living out his mission of "Spreading Mirth on Earth!"

With a booming voice, commanding presence, unique message, and unforgettable laugh, Michael Bork is a positive leadership, happiness, and laughter force of nature!

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran with nearly three decades of leadership and management experience and a Master's degree in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Michael "Mr. Mirth" Bork is dedicated to providing practical solutions to workplace happiness, health, and productivity. His unique message and approach to organizational leadership use evidence-based Positive Psychology principles, authentic leadership practices, and non-humor-based laughter applications.

A TEDx Presenter, Michael's presentation method is interactive, and his classes provide practical skills and tools, not just lecture and theory. His style has been described as "engaging, informative, and unforgettable!" His blend of humor, laughter, balloon animals, ukulele playing, Elvis Presley, and pop culture references make him a hit with any audience, any age. 

Michael Bork lives in Fairbanks, Alaska with his wife and nine pets, and he travels the world teaching about laughter and positivity, living out his mission of "Spreading Mirth on Earth!"

Health, Happiness & World Peace through Laughter

This entertaining, energizing, and interactive Keynote will leave you laughing, but not in the way you might think! Michael "Mr. Mirth" Bork is not a stand-up comedian, humorist, or improvisational comic.
Instead, he is a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher, and he travels the world spreading his message of organizational happiness, and the "whole-life" benefits of happier employees through non-humor based Laughter Yoga! No kidding (really!)

Laughter Yoga (Hasya Yoga) can be...
Entertainment-basedAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

If You're Happy & THEY Know It, Happy Staff!

This interactive leadership development session explores concepts of Authentic Leadership and Positive Psychology, and how the use of applied Laughter and Leadership principles can be easily and naturally integrated into any organizational culture. Participants will learn what traits authentic leaders possess, and learn how organizational positive psychology is being applied to improve workplace culture.

Participants will learn how to be authentic, positive leaders, and will walk...
Employees / WorkforceAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeHumorous / Funny

Perfect Pitch: The Art & Science of the Elevator Speech

Learn tips and specific techniques to create the perfect 30-second elevator pitch, and take away specific tips on how to tell your story in a way so you can sell anything, and make people say: "tell me more!"

Through practical exercises, a little bit of lecture, and group participation, we will explore the art of the elevator speech, exploring how ego, drive and creativity factor into the "Perfect Pitch."...

Employees / WorkforceEntertainment-basedAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeHumorous / Funny

YAY! The Not-So-Subtle Art of Being Child-Like, Not Child-Ish

This highly interactive and play-centric session explores the importance of adults actively engaging in child-like play. Participants will explore the difference between conditional and unconditional laughter, differences in types of play, and how this is all related to organizational bottom lines. 

When we engage in child-like play, we allow our adult self to take a quick nap. Amazing things happen to our body and mind when we allow the "right brain" to engage in free play,...
LeadershipEntertainment-basedAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny