Dave Caperton

Dave Caperton

Speaker and trainer Dave Caperton teaches individuals and organizations how to manage perception to positively change their life and work. His clients in business, education and healthcare have described his programs as "soul-searching," "powerful" and "frankly hilarious!" Dave has been an award winning educator, stand-up performer and comedy writer who now teaches individuals and organizations how to use humor and positive perception choices to manage stress, improve communication, enhance learning and promote healing and wellness.

Dave's programs on change and stress are especially valued by business organizations. Laugh and Learn emphasizes the instructional value of humor for education. And his message of the therapeutic benefits of compassionate humor both for self care and to heal others is the perfect prescription for nursing and healthcare organizations.

Dave brings together his talents and skills as an instructor, performer, writer and even cartoonist to provide keynotes and workshops that are uplifting, entertaining and results-driven.

Change the World

We've all heard the old adage, "perception is reality," which means your world is what you perceive it to be. But what you perceive owes as much to the choices you make as to your senses. Your commitment to joy, your sense of humor, your focus, even your physiology, shapes your perceptions. Consciously making positive choices leads to healthy perceptions about your life, work and relationships. And when you change your perceptions, you change your world.

Stress Mastery

Stress is one of the most talked about yet least understood threats to our success and health. Uncontrolled stress is a sure road to burnout and unhappiness. Unchecked stress depresses immune function, leads to illness and absenteeism and erodes energy and effectiveness. Combing humor and solid research to explore the stress response, Dave provides real solutions for coping successfully and thriving in times of change and challenge.

Healing Humor

Laughter doesn't just feel good, it's good for you. Besides providing a release for stress, a sense of humor has also been associated with improved immune function, pain relief, lowered blood pressure and is a proven predictor of longevity. This program presents the healing benefits of humor both for self-care and to minister to the needs of others. Healing Humor is perfect for healthcare audiences or any group interested in healthy living through laughter.

Special Programs

In addition to Dave's regular topics, he also offers special customized presentations specifically designed for your group's needs including customized humor, communication workshops and a number of special in-service programs for educators. Call to discuss the results you are after.

What Others are Saying...

"I share the view with many of our 1,000 plus members that yours was a valuable, insightful, and frankly hilarious presentation."

Louise Miller
National Association for Healthcare Quality

"The evaluations and many follow-up calls I have received all echo my thought exactly: Dave Caperton was outstanding."

Mark Ballard
Victoria's Secret Catalogue Leadership Team

"Dave Caperton is by far the most humorous, soul-searching speaker our members have ever heard."

Nicola Jones
Ohio Petroleum Retail ad Repair Association

"I will always remember the moment at the end of your presentation. The entire audience rose to their feet in applause. This was a genuine reaction to a powerful message. For one moment it seemed the entire district became one voice. It was quite powerful."

Jim Devine
Staff Development Trainer
Flagler County Schools, Florida

" Dave Caperton spoke at our In-service session on August 19, 2005, and was definitely a two thumbs up. Entertaining, and meaningful. His focus on keeping things in perspective, and choosing to direct our outlook in a positive way was appreciated by all of us, I'm sure. We are still applauding him for doing what he is doing!"

John White
Driver
Hilliard Public Schools, Ohio