• Prudential Insurance
• The University of North Carolina, Office of Development
• Stony Point Conference Center
• The American Cancer Society
• Shore Memorial Hospital
• Networth Women’s Executive Business Association
• The Festival of Homiletics and The Fosdick Convocation on Preaching
• Union Theological Seminary
• A wide array of religion organizations, including diocese and denominational groups, synagogues and various Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, UCC, American Baptist and Dutch Reform congregations
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Topics include:

Life…

• Laugh Your Way to Grace: The Power of Humor in Life, Work and the Spiritual Path Inspired by Susan's new book, this program can be offered as an hour keynote up to a multiple day retreat.
• A Road Never Traveled: How to Find Your Life’s Calling
  Informed by Susan’s career transition and two year trip around the world, this keynote or workshop focuses on how to find your own path of self discovery and ultimately discover your calling. This workshop is particularly relevant for those facing career decisions, including adults in transition as well as young adult/high school students.
• Humor and Healing While Going Through Hell
  Informed by Susan's battle with breast cancer, this workshop explores the power of humor in difficult situations. It is for anyone going through crisis, whether physical, mental or spiritual.

Work…

• Standup Comedy for Non-Standups
  Targeted at anyone from business executives to clergy, this workshop is for all who want to harness the power of humor in communication.
• If You Aren’t the Lead Dog, the View Never Changes
  Five Leaderships Skills learned from Running a Dog Sled Team.
• How to Give a Power Packed Presentation
  Communication Secrets from the Courtroom, the Comedy Club and the Pulpit.
• Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Doesn’t Happen SOLO
  Management and Teamwork Skills Learned from the Slopes of Tanzania.
• RESOLVE conflict, ALTER perspective and CREATE something new!
  The Power of Humor in the Workplace.

Spiritual Path…

• Ministry and Humor: A Serious Combination
  Discover how humor empowers ministry, preaching and pastoral care. It is available to clergy and lay people alike. It will also be taught as a class at Union Theological Seminary in the fall of 2010. Download the workshop resources.
   
• Laugh Your Way to Grace: The Power of Humor in Life, Work and the Spiritual Path Inspired by Susan's new book, this program can be offered as an hour keynote up to a multiple day retreat.
• Laugh AND Think: Humor as a Tool for Theological Reflection
  Explore how humor can enrich your daily spiritual practice. This workshop will also be offered as a class at Union Theological Seminary in the fall of 2010.

“Susan Sparks is an accomplished comedian with a rapier wit, a southern drawl, and a keen eye for the absurd.”

– Stephen Rosenfield, Award Winning Producer & Director,
and Founder of The American Comedy Institute