Naomi is a strategic conversation designer for executive off-sites, and a media and strategy consultant versed in human perceptions and the science of humor. She facilitates executive workshops and off-sites for the boards and leadership teams of startups to Fortune 100 companies. Naomi has dedicated her career to understanding and fostering the conditions necessary to spark innovation, spur alignment, and create lasting impact. Recognizing that companies are often held back not by technical challenges, but human ones, she has focused her work on helping executives and their teams mitigate or dissolve those barriers to progress through thoughtfully crafted, interactive experiences.
As a media consultant, Naomi works with executives and high profile individuals to hone personal brand perceptions and authentically infuse humor into their style. She coaches clients remotely and in-person, focused on events ranging from appearances on The Tonight Show and Saturday Night Live, to company All Hands meetings, to political campaign speeches, to talks delivered at United Nations forums.
In her spare time, Naomi enjoys teaching improv comedy to inmates of the SF County Jail, backpacking in the Sierras, and fostering a revolving door of rescue dogs whom she adores and who systematically destroy everything she owns.
Naomi Bagdonas discusses how humor is a crucial tool for leaders, enhancing connection, creativity, and resilience in the workplace, and why it should be taken seriously.
It used to be that leaders needed to be revered; now they need to be understood. In A New Type of Leader, Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas explore why traditional models of leadership have shifted and how we can embody a new type of leadership: one defined by humanity and humor. They share stories from inspiring leaders and tactics that can be deployed to bridge the trust gap, cultivate cultures of levity, and unlock agility in the face of change.
This session invites attendees to join Naomi Bagdonas, a Stanford lecturer and executive advisor, as she delves into the transformative role of humor in the business world. Through this engaging session, participants will gain practical strategies to enhance their leadership presence, foster creativity, and build stronger teams by harnessing the power of laughter. Drawing from real-world applications and Naomi's extensive experience, this event promises to provide valuable insights for business professionals.
