About

Jim-Bob Williams works to apply LOL (Laughter and Organizational Learning) to improve life. Through workshops, performance, public speaking and more, Jim-Bob Williams can help you, your business or organization learn to use the LOL method, build stronger positive connections, and bring a little light and levity to all your interactions.

Offerings

  • Workshops on Applying Improv Principles to Organizations
    • “Improv and Business
    • “Humor in Everyday Life
    • “Improv and Christian Discipleship
    • “Improv in the 4th Quarter of Life
  • Performance (Stand-Up, Improv, Emcee)
  • Informational, Entertaining and Inspirational Talks 
  • Writing
  • Laughter Yoga Classes

Certifications & Training

  • Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) – CHP (Certified Humor Professional) 
  • Laughter Yoga International – CLL (Certified Laughter Leader)
  • Applied Improvisation Network – Member
  • International Society for Humor Studies – Member

Experience

  • Co-Host of the LaughBox Podcast and AATH Humor Round-Ups
  • Improv Instructor, Alban Arts Center
  • Improv Performer (Murder & Merriment, local and on-line troupes) 
  • Community Theater (Alban Arts Center, Kanawha Players, TipJar Theatre)
  • Stand-Up Comedian, Organizer of Comedy Benefits 
  • Writer for ProstateCancer.Org
  • Chapters in Two Books on Applied Humor
  • Research Committee of AATH

Clients

  • Anchor Project, St Albans WV
  • Alban Arts Academy
  • Coal River Coffee
  • New River Presbytery, Presbyterian Church In America