STOUGHTON, MA March 7 Advocating for Introverts: Using the Power of Humor to Engage Future Leaders. Amma Marfo, higher education professional, writer, and speaker, shares her research on what is lost in leadership and group dynamics when introversion and creativity are not considered contributing factors. Available for keynote speaker opportunities, workshops, and group trainings, Marfo seeks to educate organizations on how to cultivate working, learning, and living environments that allow divergent personalities to mutually thrive.
"I am such a strong believer in the power of humor to help people feel included, to make tough conversations easier, and to make life a little more fun - even when we least expect it, said Marfo. I advocate strongly for its use in interactions with friends and coworkers - and yes, a little bit in my talks." Introducing concepts of leadership, creativity, temperament, influence, and laughter to students and professionals, Marfos unique approach brings organizations together through humor and interactive activities.
In each session, audiences are challenged to reflect on their ideas through writing and drawing, interact with concepts and one another, and laugh as much as they learn. Marfo speaks to groups on numerous topics including temperament and group dynamics, building a culture of creativity, instilling humor into group norms, values-based leadership, and empowering activists.
According to Marfo, "The assets that come with creativity and introversion, and even humor are highly valuable at all levels of leadership, but mentioned sparingly. I'm on a mission to change that." Marfos goal is to inspire groups and organizations to create the best chance for universal success by emphasizing the assets introverted leaders can offer an organization.
Ammas got a wise beyond her years vibe around so many topics, especially on creativity, introversion, and humor, said Chris Conzen, Assistant Dean of Students, LIM College. Id trust Amma with any audience, as her versatility can reach both professional staff and students alike.
Marfo has worked with organizations and universities including the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA), Startup Institute, Colby College, University of Indianapolis, Newbury College, Rutgers University, UMass Amherst, and MCPHS University. She will be speaking at the NACA National Conference on February 18 through February 22, 2017.
Marfo is available for booking through FUN Enterprises, Inc. To inquire about her services, contact Ken Abrahams, Vice President of Client Relations, at 781.436.3187 or ken@funent.com.
About FUN Enterprises, Inc.
FUN Enterprises, Inc. has provided unique entertainment experiences to corporations, educational institutes, and private parties for the past 20+ years. A full-service events company, FUN Enterprises, Inc. specializes in producing customized items and experiences. The company produces and manages over 100 different programs and performers, including airbrush artists, caricatures, photo and personalized novelties, magicians, comedians, psychics, rides and games, and more. Follow Fun: @funenterprises.
FUN Enterprises, Inc. also is the exclusive booking agent for multiple public speakers including Michael Miller, Amma Marfo, Joel Christian Gill, and Michele McPhee.
Additional information on all of FUN Enterprises programs, performers, and speakers can be found at www.funent.com.
About Amma Marfo
Amma Marfo is a thoughtful yet incurably silly independent higher education professional, writer, and editor based in Boston, MA. She holds a Bachelors degree in Communication Studies from the University of Rhode Island, and a Master of Education from the University of South Florida.
Marfo is an avid and prolific writer; she writes often for her own blog (The Dedicated Amateur), is a contributing editor to the Niche Movement Blog, and guest blogs in a variety of other places (IdeaBlend EDU, NASPA SLP-KC and TKC blogs, The Good Project). Her first book, THE IS HAVE IT: Reflections on Introversion in Student Affairs, was released in January 2014; her second, LIGHT IT UP, was released in October 2015.
Marfo is a dynamic and sought-after speaker who works primarily with colleges and universities across the country. She also has been invited to speak at regional and national conferences.
