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Matthew Sharpe
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Work-related stress issues impact 83% of workers and collectively cost American companies over $800,000 every week.
Pervasive problems like decreasing productivity, interpersonal conflict, decreased morale, increased absenteeism, and employee turnover drain productivity and profitability.
How is your team being impacted?
About Matthew
Matthew Sharpe is a Standup Therapist. For over 20 years he has been combining life-changing insights with onstage comedy experience to deliver world-class training to high-capacity, high-calling professionals.
Matt began his speaking career speaking to young people about sexual ethics. Since then, he earned two master’s degrees, started in private practice as a psychotherapist, began a consulting firm, taught psychology in a local college, and continues to perform onstage as a comedian. Through his therapy, helping clients manage stress and anxiety, he discovered many high-performance, high-calling professionals are overwhelmed and stuck in survival mode.
With his unique blend of psychological insight and comedy experience, Matt took to the stage to help people conquer stress through humor. Today, his talks and workshops will help your audience increase their resilience, experience better interpersonal relationships, resolve conflict effectively, and improve creative problem-solving.
Matt is a sought-after speaker, comedian, therapist, and consultant. His talks and workshops combine positive and practical mental health insights with simple tools from the worlds of standup comedy and improv. His audiences unlock their creativity in new ways and can immediately benefit from what they learn.
Matthew's Talks
These talks can be keynotes and half day workshops. They can also be bundled with a comedy event
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Under Pressure:
Boosting Professional Function In Stressful Situations.
In high-pressure environments, stress can cloud judgment, impact performance, and strain professional relationships. But what if you could use humor as a powerful tool to defuse tension, build resilience, and maintain professionalism under pressure?
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"Under Pressure" is an engaging, interactive keynote/workshop* designed to help professionals use humor as a coping mechanism while maintaining workplace credibility and composure. Participants will explore how humor can reduce stress, foster connection, and enhance problem-solving—all without crossing professional boundaries.
Through a combination of psychology-based insights, real-world examples, and interactive exercises, this workshop will empower your team to stay composed, confident, and effective, even in the most challenging situations . . .
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Learn how to incorporate appropriate humor into professional settings without undermining credibility
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Develop strategies to diffuse tense situations using humor while maintaining respect and professionalism.
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Recognize the difference between constructive humor and inappropriate humor in workplace interactions.
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Strengthen communication and leadership skills by using humor to build rapport and foster teamwork.
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Gain practical techniques to reduce personal stress and avoid burnout through humor and perspective shifts.
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Laugh more during any training than they ever had
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*available in 60-minute or half-day formats
Laugh Therapy:
Harnessing Humor to Improve Outcomes
Join us for a transformative workshop where we explore the powerful impact of humor and laughter on patient, patron, and student outcomes. Backed by peer-reviewed research, this workshop explores the science and practical application behind humor's benefits in medical and educational settings.
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Through interactive discussions and live comedy exercises, participants will learn evidence-based strategies to effectively incorporate humor into their practice while maintaining professionalism and sensitivity to individual needs
During this talk, your team will learn a practical, memorable, and humorous technique to help them . . .
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Understand the science behind humor
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Communicate more effectively by increasing calmness and connection.
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Develop the appropriate use of humor in their context
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Learn daily habits to increase creative thinking.
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Practice applying humor-based interventions in simulated work scenarios
Draining Drama
Life Hacks to Drama-Free Friendships
In this funny and insightful talk, hear how a seasoned comedian and psychotherapist unpacks the hidden forces that fuel drama in friendships—and how to shut them down for good. Through real-life examples, psychological strategies, and a touch of humor, students will learn how to set boundaries, communicate clearly, and recognize toxic patterns before they spiral. This talk empowers students to cultivate friendships built on trust, not tension.
With practical tools to manage conflict and avoid emotional exhaustion, they’ll walk away ready to strengthen their social circles—without the stress. It’s time to ditch the drama and build relationships that truly uplift!
During Drama Drains*, audiences will learn evidence-based insights from psychology and standup comedy to help them . . .
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Improve communication.
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Resolve conflict
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Recognize personal drama triggers
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Set personal boundaries.
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And laugh a lot!
*Available in 60-minute and half-day workshop formats
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Defy and Deliver:
Discovering Success Without Permission
What if the only thing standing between you and success is the permission you think you need?
In this electrifying and hilarious keynote, you will hear how a psychotherapist and comedian dismantles the myths of approval, perfection, and waiting for the "right time." Blending psychology with sharp wit, Matt will reveal how defying expectations—society’s, others, and even your own—leads to breakthroughs, not breakdowns. Through real stories, laughter, and actionable insights, your audience will be empowered to take bold steps toward success on their terms. No permission slip is required—just the courage to show up, stand out, and deliver.
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After Defy and Deliver, your audience will be equipped to
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Empowered Mindset – A shift from seeking approval to embracing self-directed success.
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Resilience & Confidence – Tools to overcome fear of failure and rejection.
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Practical Strategies – Psychological insights on setting goals without waiting for validation.
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Stress Reduction – A humorous, refreshing take on handling setbacks and societal pressures.
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*Available with a consulting package for your HR team and other managers.
Comedy Events!
If your team is ready for a night to laugh and unwind, treat them to a private comedy concert. Together, we will make being dysfunctional fun again! In this PG-13 program, Matt delivers his hilarious blend of observational humor, crowd participation, and storytelling to bring lots of laughter to your team.
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Matt also offers family-friendly (PG) comedy for your team and their loved ones.
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In this 75-90 minute comedy event, Matt will entertain your team and help them embrace their humanity.
Matthew's Testimonials
“I've had the joy of knowing Matt for over ten years. I have heard him teach in a classroom setting, guide teams, and perform standup. Whatever the venue, and no matter the subject Matt brings a depth of knowledge, a spark of wit, and a grounded humanity. What he says is always worth hearing; because he'll make you think and laugh.”
Casey Arnouts
Professor, Northpoint College
"I've had the pleasure of working with Matt Sharpe on comedy shows at different venues in our local area. His quick, yet thoughtful wit leads to comedy that lives beyond the laugh and the moment to insights that stay with you. Matt Sharpe and I have also produced a show together, and that look under the hood has shown me his attention to detail and care for his comedy clients."
Brian Atkinson
www.brianacomedian.com
Having known and worked alongside Matt Sharpe for several years, I'm pleased to offer my recommendation for any of the services offered by his organization.
Eric Stratton
Fomcore, LLC
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Matthew Sharpe is a Standup Therapist. For over 20 years he has been combining life-changing insights with onstage comedy experience to deliver world-class training to high-capacity, high-calling professionals.
231-769-2539