Morning Moments With Maia

Maia Aziz, Social Worker (PSW) and Certified Humor Professional (CHP) writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter.  Assistant Administrative Chief of Allied Health Services at the Montreal Children's Hospital, contributing writer to The Positive Psychology People and active member of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia spends her Sunday mornings sharing 3 of her favorite things with someone who is out there pushing the positive- a fresh cup of coffee, a heartfelt conversation and some spontaneous laughter. These are conversations about love, laughter, leadership and well, life!  http://www.withloveandlaughter.ca/ A former national track champion, Greg Hunter spent over 25 on the front lines of healthcare, before co-founding ManageUP, a fully-integrated solution to healthcare administration. Manage Up offers a platform for effective performance and organizational culture management and was born from the recognition that healthcare administrators challenges related to performan

Maia Aziz, Social Worker (PSW) and Certified Humor Professional (CHP) writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter.  Assistant Administrative Chief of Allied Health Services at the Montreal Children's Hospital, contributing writer to The Positive Psychology People and active member of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia spends her Sunday mornings sharing 3 of her favorite things with someone who is out there pushing the positive- a fresh cup of coffee, a heartfelt conversation and some spontaneous laughter. These are conversations about love, laughter, leadership and well, life!  http://www.withloveandlaughter.ca/ Sylvie Dagenais-Douville is a published author, public speaker and the founder and owner of the Laughing Institute. Trained by Doctor Madan Kataria, and with a background in gerontology and visual arts, Sylvie is a professional laughter yoga leader who has been promoting laughter as a proven method to help cope with stress and anxiety and to live a healthier and more

Maia Aziz, Social Worker (PSW) and Certified Humor Professional (CHP) writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter.  Assistant Administrative Chief of Allied Health Services at the Montreal Children's Hospital, contributing writer to The Positive Psychology People and active member of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia spends her Sunday mornings sharing 3 of her favorite things with someone who is out there pushing the positive- a fresh cup of coffee, a heartfelt conversation and some spontaneous laughter. These are conversations about love, laughter, leadership and well, life!  http://www.withloveandlaughter.ca/ Dorothy Rosby is a syndicated humor columnist whose work appears in newspapers in eleven Western and Midwestern states. She was the 2015 first-place winner in the National Federation of Press Women contest—Humor Column category and a finalist for the 2015 Robert Benchley Award for Humor Writing. Dorothy is the author of two humor books: I Used to Think I Was Not that

Maia Aziz, Social Worker (PSW) and Certified Humor Professional (CHP) writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter.  Assistant Administrative Chief of Allied Health Services at the Montreal Children's Hospital, contributing writer to The Positive Psychology People and active member of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia spends her Sunday mornings sharing 3 of her favorite things with someone who is out there pushing the positive- a fresh cup of coffee, a heartfelt conversation and some spontaneous laughter. These are conversations about love, laughter, leadership and well, life!  http://www.withloveandlaughter.ca/ Fred Sarli is a mechanical engineer and non-practising agnostic who has been working in the pulp and paper industry for over 25 years; he is currently Technical Sales Manager for a multinational German engineering firm that manufactures paper machines (and pioneer for the first such machine back in 1857). Fred’s hobbies are mainly in the arts including historic bouts

Maia Aziz, Social Worker (PSW) and Certified Humor Professional (CHP) writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter.  Assistant Administrative Chief of Allied Health Services at the Montreal Children's Hospital, contributing writer to The Positive Psychology People and active member of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia spends her Sunday mornings sharing 3 of her favorite things with someone who is out there pushing the positive- a fresh cup of coffee, a heartfelt conversation and some spontaneous laughter. These are conversations about love, laughter, leadership and well, life!  http://www.withloveandlaughter.ca/ Kathy Laurenhue is the CEO of Wiser Now, Inc. a multi-media publishing and staff development company focused on wellbeing in aging. Wiser Now provides online courses, webinars and other consulting services to a variety of clients in the U.S. and Australia. Kathy is also the author of four books, including her latest, Creating Delight – Connecting Gratitude, Humor, an

Maia Aziz, Social Worker (PSW) and Certified Humor Professional (CHP) writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter.  Assistant Administrative Chief of Allied Health Services at the Montreal Children's Hospital, contributing writer to The Positive Psychology People and active member of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia spends her Sunday mornings sharing 3 of her favorite things with someone who is out there pushing the positive- a fresh cup of coffee, a heartfelt conversation and some spontaneous laughter. These are conversations about love, laughter, leadership and well, life!  http://www.withloveandlaughter.ca/ Mary Kay Morrison is an educator, author and speaker whose work includes integrating what we know about applying cognitive research on emotions to learning. She is founder and director of Humor Quest and currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH).  Mary Kay is the 2016 AATH Lifetime Achievement

Maia Aziz, Social Worker (PSW) and Certified Humor Professional (CHP) writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter.  Assistant Administrative Chief of Allied Health Services at the Montreal Children's Hospital, contributing writer to The Positive Psychology People and active member of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia spends her Sunday mornings sharing 3 of her favorite things with someone who is out there pushing the positive- a fresh cup of coffee, a heartfelt conversation and some spontaneous laughter. These are conversations about love, laughter, leadership and well, life!  http://www.withloveandlaughter.ca/ Jeff Justice, CSP. is a comic turned keynote humorist & stress management speaker who teaches people how to use their sense of humor appropriately in the workplace to release stress, defuse anger and better relationships. With a background in communications and a career as a top stand-up comedian and improvisational actor , Jeff’s innovative programs on appr

Maia Aziz, Social Worker (PSW) and Certified Humor Professional (CHP) writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter.  Assistant Administrative Chief of Allied Health Services at the Montreal Children's Hospital, contributing writer to The Positive Psychology People and active member of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia spends her Sunday mornings sharing 3 of her favorite things with someone who is out there pushing the positive- a fresh cup of coffee, a heartfelt conversation and some spontaneous laughter. These are conversations about love, laughter, leadership and well, life!  http://www.withloveandlaughter.ca/ Andrew Scot Proctor is a social media guru and entrepreneur who teaches people how to make their lives measurably happier using science-backed strategies, including positive psychology and mindfulness. He is the #1 Positive Psychology broadcaster on Periscope through which he has taught thousands of live students about the science of happiness and human flourishing.

Maia Aziz, Social Worker (PSW) and Certified Humor Professional (CHP) writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter.  Assistant Administrative Chief of Allied Health Services at the Montreal Children's Hospital, contributing writer to The Positive Psychology People and active member of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia spends her Sunday mornings sharing 3 of her favorite things with someone who is out there pushing the positive- a fresh cup of coffee, a heartfelt conversation and some spontaneous laughter. These are conversations about love, laughter, leadership and well, life!  http://www.withloveandlaughter.ca/ Cynthia Keeler is a mental health counselor and coach who assists clients to recognize and develop their resilience, through prevention and wellness techniques, including Positive Psychology, Flow, the Arts, Humor, Laughter and Mindfulness. With over 25 years of experience in therapeutic clowning, Cynthia, a certified laughter leader and active member of the Associat

Maia Aziz, Social Worker (PSW) and Certified Humor Professional (CHP) writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter.  Assistant Administrative Chief of Allied Health Services at the Montreal Children's Hospital, contributing writer to The Positive Psychology People and active member of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia spends her Sunday mornings sharing 3 of her favorite things with someone who is out there pushing the positive- a fresh cup of coffee, a heartfelt conversation and some spontaneous laughter. These are conversations about love, laughter, leadership and well, life!  http://www.withloveandlaughter.ca/ Morning Moments wishes you a and your loved ones the merriest of Christmases.

Maia Aziz, Social Worker (PSW) and Certified Humor Professional (CHP) writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter.  Assistant Administrative Chief of Allied Health Services at the Montreal Children's Hospital, contributing writer to The Positive Psychology People and active member of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia spends her Sunday mornings sharing 3 of her favorite things with someone who is out there pushing the positive- a fresh cup of coffee, a heartfelt conversation and some spontaneous laughter. These are conversations about love, laughter, leadership and well, life!  http://www.withloveandlaughter.ca/ Jude Treder-Wolff is a writer/performer, psychotherapist, storyteller and improviser. She has been a featured in shows all over the New York area, and speaks on the topic of Transformative Storytelling for conferences and events, most recently at The National Association of Social Work 2016 conference in Albany, NY,  and the 2015 Applied Improvisation World Conferenc

Maia Aziz, Social Worker (PSW) and Certified Humor Professional (CHP) writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter.  Assistant Administrative Chief of Allied Health Services at the Montreal Children's Hospital, contributing writer to The Positive Psychology People and active member of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia spends her Sunday mornings sharing 3 of her favorite things with someone who is out there pushing the positive- a fresh cup of coffee, a heartfelt conversation and some spontaneous laughter. These are conversations about love, laughter, leadership and well, life!  http://www.withloveandlaughter.ca/ After a life-threatening ski accident, doctors weren't sure Steve H. Lawton would survive. But because of his attitude, his helmet, a message from God and a rubber chicken named Henrietta, Lawton not only survived, but recovered nearly completely and lives to share his tale and the wonders of positivity. In his new book, Head First! A Crash Course in Positivity, Lawt

Maia Aziz, Social Worker (PSW) and Certified Humor Professional (CHP) writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter.  Assistant Administrative Chief of Allied Health Services at the Montreal Children's Hospital, contributing writer to The Positive Psychology People and active member of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia spends her Sunday mornings sharing 3 of her favorite things with someone who is out there pushing the positive- a fresh cup of coffee, a heartfelt conversation and some spontaneous laughter. These are conversations about love, laughter, leadership and well, life! http://www.withloveandlaughter.ca/ Debra Chaves Norwood is an attorney, writer, public speaker and World Laughter Tour certified laughter leader who has dedicated her life’s work to advocacy for minority rights and against women’s discrimination and child labor practices. She is a former International Humanitarian Law instructor for the Mid-South Chapter of the American Red Cross, and currently serves

Maia Aziz, Healthcare Administrator (PSW) and Certified Humor Professional (CHP) writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter.  Assistant Administrative Chief of Allied Health Services at the Montreal Children's Hospital, contributing writer to The Positive Psychology People and active member of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia spends her Sunday mornings sharing 3 of her favorite things with someone who is out there pushing the positive- a fresh cup of coffee, a heartfelt conversation and some spontaneous laughter. These are conversations about love, laughter, leadership and well, life!  http://www.withloveandlaughter.ca/ Lieutenant Commander Chip Lutz, USN(Ret), MSEd, CSP, is the President and founder of Unconventional Leader, LLC and has 27 years of solid leadership experience. A retired Navy Officer, he has had two command tours and also served as the Director of Security for Naval District Washington, DC during September 11th 2001. A seasoned educator and trainer, he i

Maia Aziz, Healthcare Administrator (PSW) and Certified Humor Professional (CHP) writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter.  Assistant Administrative Chief of Allied Health Services at the Montreal Children's Hospital, contributing writer to The Positive Psychology People and active member of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia spends her Sunday mornings sharing 3 of her favorite things with someone who is out there pushing the positive- a fresh cup of coffee, a heartfelt conversation and some spontaneous laughter. These are conversations about love, laughter, leadership and well, life!  http://www.withloveandlaughter.ca/ Dwayna Covey, Director of the Center for Learning and Professional Development Operations at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health, is a graduate of the Institute for Professional Empowerment Coaching who through her private coaching practise, New Season Coaching supports individuals and groups on their paths to positive communication strategies, healthy work environ

Maia Aziz, Social Worker (PSW) and Certified Humor Professional (CHP) writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter.  Assistant Administrative Chief of Allied Health Services at the Montreal Children's Hospital, contributing writer to The Positive Psychology People and active member of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia spends her Sunday mornings sharing 3 of her favorite things with someone who is out there pushing the positive- a fresh cup of coffee, a heartfelt conversation and some spontaneous laughter. These are conversations about love, laughter, leadership and well, life!  http://www.withloveandlaughter.ca/ Joan Accolla is a living example of what can happen when creativity meets empathy.  Joan holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with a major in Interior Design from New York Institute of Technology and an Associate Degree in Exhibition Design from Fashion Institute of Technology. She has recently been certified as a Laughter Leader (CLL) through Steve Wilson's World Laughter

Maia Aziz, Social Worker (PSW) and Certified Humor Professional (CHP) writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter.  Assistant Administrative Chief of Allied Health Services at the Montreal Children's Hospital, contributing writer to The Positive Psychology People and active member of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia spends her Sunday mornings sharing 3 of her favorite things with someone who is out there pushing the positive- a fresh cup of coffee, a heartfelt conversation and some spontaneous laughter. These are conversations about love, laughter, leadership and well, life!  http://www.withloveandlaughter.ca/ Scott Mautz is a Procter & Gamble veteran who ran several of the company’s largest multi-billion dollar businesses, including their single largest, a $3 Billion Dollar division.  He is an award winning keynote speaker and the author of Make It Matter: How Managers Can Motivate by Creating Meaning – a book that’s received many accolades including The “2106 Leaders

Maia Aziz, Social Worker (PSW) and Certified Humor Professional (CHP) writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter.  Assistant Administrative Chief of Allied Health Services at the Montreal Children's Hospital, contributing writer to The Positive Psychology People and active member of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia spends her Sunday mornings sharing 3 of her favorite things with someone who is out there pushing the positive- a fresh cup of coffee, a heartfelt conversation and some spontaneous laughter. These are conversations about love, laughter, leadership and well, life!  http://www.withloveandlaughter.ca/ Sharon Weinstein, author of the award-winning book, B is for Balance; 12 Steps Toward a More Balanced Life at Home and at Work, is a keynote speaker, consultant and educator with over 3 decades of global healthcare experience. She holds the coveted Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, the highest earned international recognition for professional speaker

Maia Aziz P.S.W., C.L.Y.L., C.H.P., writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter. President-Elect of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia is joined each week on Morning Moments With Maia...Conversations of Love and Laughter by an eclectic lineup of guests who live their lives with love and laughter and work to help others do the same. www.withloveandlaughter.ca    John Morreall, Emeritus Professor of Religious Studies at the College of William & Mary, is an internationally recognized expert on humor and its benefits. He has been teaching university courses on humor since 1983, and has published six books and over seventy articles on humor. In 2000 an international conference was held in Amsterdam based on his book Humor Works. Since 1988 he has been on the Editorial Board of Humor: The International Journal of Humor Research. He is Honorary President of the International Association for the Philosophy of Humor. In 2004 and 2005 he was elected President of the International

Maia Aziz, Social Worker (PSW) and Certified Humor Professional (CHP) writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter.  Assistant Administrative Chief of Allied Health Services at the Montreal Children's Hospital, contributing writer to The Positive Psychology People and active member of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia spends her Sunday mornings sharing 3 of her favorite things with someone who is out there pushing the positive- a fresh cup of coffee, a heartfelt conversation and some spontaneous laughter. These are conversations about love, laughter, leadership and well, life!  http://www.withloveandlaughter.ca/ Andrew Tarvin is the world's first Humor Engineer. He teaches people how to enjoy their jobs more while doing them better. Andrew has worked with thousands of people from 200+ organizations, including P&G, GE, and Microsoft, on topics ranging from mastering office communication to humor in the workplace. Combining his background as a project manager at Procter &