Take a look at some of the programs Trina can provide for your association or organization:
Humor & Stress
What if the most stressful person in your life is …
You are the most stressful person in your life
- because you can’t laugh at yourself
- perfectionism stifles us from being our (unperfect) selves
- positive thinking has made us afraid of our (natural and normal) negativity!
- we haven’t dealt with the truth about ourselves and our situation.
Other people are the most stressful people in our lives
- 3 ways to respond: aggressive, defensive, mirthful,
- Not everyone has a sense of humor. If they haven’t dealt truthfully with their baggage, they bring their negative energy to your world
- we then filter our perspective through their negativity and grab some negative energy for ourselves.
The whole WORLD is stressful
- technology and the speed-up of life makes us feel powerless
- we can train ourselves to use humor to get us back to a place of hope
- the more we can find humor in our lives, the more in control we will feel.
 “Do you need someone with humor, to teach you humor, or to teach with humor? Trina is the one. What you will receive is professionalism with an understanding of what it takes to connect with an audience. Trina uses these skills to connect, entertain, and educate." -- Michael Cortes, Toastmasters International |
Harnessing Your Humor Power to Gain Control in an
Out-of-Control World
Using the data and themes from my original research on transitions and learning identity, I describe the processes that participants moved through en route to making a successful work transition. Their blueprint can enlighten anyone struggling with life changes, to help steer themselves toward successful decision-making.
Humor’s Role in Transition Situations
- How humor gives us a sense of being in control
- How humor connects us and reminds us of our common human-ness
- How humor unlocks a sense of hope for the future, and propels us toward our goals
"Get Your S.H.I.N.E. Together!"
Trina's subtle, intellectual comedy style uses clean, original, reality-based humor to give you a fresh perspective on how to cope when you play 2nd fiddle in the orchestra of life. Her message is one of possibility: you don't have to win first place in order to be effective in your own niche, community, family, or workplace.
Take a trip through Trina’s comedy transformation---from perfectionism to truth and laughter. She shows how she turned tragedies into comedy fodder. Audiences laughed at her material, and they encouraged her to continue laughing at herself.
By making small changes based on self-knowledge, you too can capitalize on your unique brand of communication and your own style of humor. When you become your own personal best, you can be a Shining Example to others, and can help them to "Get Your S.H.I.N.E. Together!" Lighten up, and encourage others toward an environment of freedom, creativity, and---ultimately---productivity and success.
The S.H.I.N.E. System
Want to be effective, cutting-edge and stay out ahead? In today's technological age, you need knowledge and speed. But you also need to maintain a human touch. People listen to, buy from, and are persuaded by people who are in tune with the customer’s needs. Communicate to get their attention, keep them focused, persuade them, and then sell to them.
The S.H.I.N.E. System is based on research and analysis in the areas of humor, adult and lifelong learning, and communication skills. You can be a Shining Example to others when you can communicate your message to them effectively!
Adapting to change requires adaptation on many levels. Update your skills and interactions to align with your techno-savvy audience. Be more relevant, interesting, and likeable. Build your rapport with your audience and deliver a compelling message.
