NSA-PHL: Read and Succeed: Humour, Seriously: Why Humour is a Superpower at Work and in Life," (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

National Speakers Association (NSA)
Philadelphia Chapter

August 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM

This event is FREE for members and guests!

Our bi-monthly Zoom Read & Succeed book group is a great way to learn from seasoned speakers and to build your network.

For our August Read & Succeed we’ll be reading "Humour, Seriously: Why Humour is a Superpower at Work and in Life," by Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas (2020).

Humour is a superpower. If you're not using it, the joke's on you.

When we're kids we laugh all the time. The average four year-old laughs as many as 300 times a day, while the average forty year-old laughs 300 times every two and a half months! We grow up, start working and suddenly become "serious and important people", trading laughter for bottom lines and mind-dumbing zoom calls.

But the benefits of humour for our work and life are huge. Studies have shown that humour makes us appear more competent and confident, strengthens our relationships, unlocks creativity and boosts resilience during difficult times.

Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas are on a mission to help everyone discover the power of humour. Based on the popular Stanford Business course, this book will show you how to mine your life for material, explore the Four Deadly Humour Myths and help you figure out which style of humour you fall into - The Magnet, The Sweetheart, The Sniper or the Stand Up.

Drawing on behavioural science, advice from world-class comedians and stories from top leaders, Humour, Seriously will show you how to harness the power of humour every day

Our own Theresa Hummel-Krallinger will facilitate the group conversation.

Please join us for the conversation -- be sure to buy and read the book -- https://www.amazon.com/Humour-Serious-Business-Being-Matters/dp/0241405939/

This event is FREE for members and guests

PSCA: 71st Annual Conference (Wednesday, December 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 13:00:00 GMT

71st Annual Conference

Penn Stater Hotel, State College, PA

December 2 - December 4, 2026

This year, we are bringing together an incredible lineup of educational thought leaders and practitioners to provide you with actionable, real-world strategies:

Dr. John W. Hodge (Opening Keynote) on practical solutions to foster resilience and buffer the risk factors holding students back.
Terri Tchorzynski (Closing Keynote), former National School Counselor of the Year, on redesigning systems to break the cycle of burnout and reactivity.
Dr. Carolyn Stone (Pre-Conference Workshop) providing a vital deep-dive into legal literacy, ethical practices, and confidentiality in school counseling.

Why You Can’t Miss This:

Earn Continuing Education: Access top-tier professional development with Act 48 hours, NCC hours, and up to 6 CEUs available.
Dynamic Breakouts: Choose from a robust schedule of breakout and poster sessions tailored to current educational realities.
Network & Connect: Collaborate with peers from across the state during our evening social events and networking luncheons.

Lock In Early-Bird Savings

Register by October 15, 2026, to take advantage of our early-bird discount. Plus, you can save even more on your registration fee by becoming a PSCA member today!