With substance, style and clean hilarity, Kathy has enhanced the way slightly
fewer than a bazillion people laugh, live and work. She's been told she's "the
best friend people never knew they had," "a meeting planner's dream," and "a
real lifesaver --literally."
Kathy is an internationally recognized speaker, therapeutic humorist, licensed
medical professional, entrepreneur, and author. Her expertise, coupled with her
uniquely comic platform skills, has made her one of the most sought-after
presenters on the stage today. A dedicated veteran of the healthcare industry,
Kathy is an experienced clinician and has served on the adjunct faculty of the
Washington University School of Medicine. She is the author of It's Your Life -
Choose Well, and a contributing author of Humor Me, America's Funniest
Humorists on the Power of Laughter. Kathy is a member of the Association for
Applied Therapeutic Humor (AATH) since 1989 and served as president (1990-1993)
in the days when paperclips were considered a capital expense.
New Perspectives is the company Kathy founded in 1987 to address issues in
wellness, stress management, life balance, and the link that exists between
humor and health. Her clients include The Fortune 100, major healthcare
systems, leading universities, seriously ill people, overly serious people, all
kinds of associations, and tons of women's groups.
As a member of the National Speakers Association and the International
Federation of Professional Speakers, Kathleen qualified as a Certified Speaking
Professional (CSP--1995), which is the highest, earned designation a
professional speaker can receive. In 2003, the AATH recognized Kathy with a
Lifetime Achievement Award in the field of therapeutic humor. In 2004, she was
inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame (CPAE) --one of only 171 speakers (29
are women) worldwide. (This is a very big deal if you happen to be a
professional speaker.) In 2005, the University of Missouri School of Health
Professions honored her has Outstanding Alumni of the Year. And in 2006,
Maryville University presented her with the H.M. Bradley Award, for her
outstanding contribution to the field of physical therapy (and also because
they needed a commencement speaker.)
Kathy is Pete's wife, Annie's mom, and experienced caregiver in a
multi-generational family for more than a decade, She knows first-hand the
importance of humor in surviving life's challenges. Plus, Kathy is a
world-traveler, good friend, comedy fanatic, beach lover, great Italian cook,
iPod enthusiast, and "Jill of all trades." And if those credentials don't
impress you, she had perfect attendance in the 4th grade.
Kathleen Passanisi, PT, CSP, CPAE is the funniest woman in Lake Saint Louis,
Missouri -and quite possibly, the Western Hemisphere.
Kathleen Passanisi's work is all about making conscious choices for the better
based on new perspectives. Working from a six-dimensional wellness model, each
of her presentations is carefully crafted to give participants an opportunity
to see their lives in a different light, open their minds to new ways of
thinking, and adapt behaviors that improve health, nourish relationships,
enhance creativity, heighten the joy, and enrich quality of living.
Value of Humor
Laughter really is good medicine, for everyone. So why aren't we laughing more?
There is as much comedy in life as tragedy but we don't take advantage of it
when we're bogged down in the daily grind or hyped-up for yet another security
alert. A sense of humor is one of the most valuable assets for shifting
perspectives, improving health, and learning to live in a sprit of joy. In the
workplace, the right kind of humor can improve morale, customer service and the
bottom-line. (For more information and resources on this topic check out WHAT'S
UP / Education)
Life Balance and Wellness
Quality of life is so much more than reducing stress or having some money in
the bank. Kathleen's presentations on life balance and wellness are designed to
help participants make conscious choices that improve all dimensions of their
well-being: physical, mental, emotional, social, vocational, and spiritual
health. She delivers an enlightening message relevant to every adult group.
(For more information and resources on this topic check out WHAT'S UP /
Education)
Food for Thought - Entertainment
An upbeat message plus a lot of laughter - an effective combination for
presentations designed to help participants recharge, regroup, and reframe.
When your agenda is heavy, let Kathleen lighten it up. Your audiences will
enjoy clean humor that is thought- provoking and laugh-out-loud funny.
Change Management Change.
It's an unavoidable part of life. So why do we fight it, rather than embrace
it? It comes down to perspective. When we learn to consciously change
perspective, life's journey gets easier, more interesting, and a lot more fun.
