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See the World a Little More Playfully
Bar Tricks, Bad Jokes…and Even Worse Stories
Far from his workshops and keynotes, Bar Tricks, Bad Jokes…and Even Worse Stories reveals a different side of Stan – the guy who believes a well-timed joke can diffuse tension, a clever trick can break the ice, and a funny story can turn strangers into friends. Inspired by his father’s knack for anchoring humor in truth (because the funniest jokes always have a grain of it), this book is a tribute to the art of bringing people together through laughter.
If you’ve ever wondered what makes Stan such an engaging speaker, Bar Tricks, Bad Jokes, and Even Worse Stories offers a glimpse into the humor and humanity he brings to every stage. It’s more than a book; it’s a celebration of the lighter side of life, guaranteed to leave you smiling – and maybe ready to try a few tricks of your own.
Grab a copy and let the laughter begin! It’s proof that whether he’s inspiring teams or telling bar jokes, Stan Phelps knows how to keep an audience engaged.
Stan's enthusiasm and fresh perspective were a highlight of our four-day conference
"For the second year, we were thrilled to welcome Stan Phelps to our Leadership Conference. His session on behavioral styles, based on individual assessments, provided invaluable insights for our leaders, helping teams learn how to effectively collaborate with diverse personalities. Stan's enthusiasm and fresh perspective were a highlight of our four-day conference. We highly recommend him for your leadership development needs."
Marketing Manager, Sunstates Security
He was accommodating, took the time to understand our business, and came well-prepared for our session
"Stan was a pleasure to work with. He was accommodating, took the time to understand our business, and came well-prepared for our session. We received excellent feedback from the participants and truly appreciated his efforts."
Meazure Learning
He did an amazing job tailoring his advice to a diverse audience across multiple cultures and geographies
"Stan Phelps delivered an engaging and insightful virtual workshop on Effective Communication and Presentation Skills for Lenovo's global marketing team. He did an amazing job tailoring his advice to a diverse audience across multiple cultures and geographies, making the session relatable and impactful for everyone. His energetic style, relatable examples, and practical tips made it easy for everyone to pick up new ways to communicate and present with confidence. It was a great session that left the team feeling inspired and ready to level up their skills!"
Director of Strategic Marketing, Lenovo
The session was incredibly informative
"The session was incredibly informative, and Stan did an excellent job of making concepts easily understandable through real-world examples and interactive discussions. Overall, the workshop was a valuable investment of our time, offering practical tools and strategies to improve our performance under pressure and lead our teams more effectively. I would highly recommend similar sessions in the future to continue building our skills."
Senior Brand & Advertising Specialist, Discover
We had a couple of leaders that said this was the best virtual training they have ever participated in!
"Our company included leaders in various departments throughout the company to participate in the “Leading Across Generations” virtual workshop led by Stan Phelps. The feedback about both the workshop content and Stan as instructor was overwhelmingly positive! In fact, we had a couple of leaders that said this was the best virtual training they have ever participated in! Stan is a great speaker and managed to keep the entire group of leaders engaged for the full three hours. Everyone walked away with tangible resources and tips on how to navigate working with different generations. I would strongly recommend the “Leading Across Generations” workshop with Stan for all leaders / managers!"
Senior Manager of Digital Marketing & Communications, Dealer Tire
Stan brought positive energy to our session which encouraged story sharing and contribution amongst the team
"Volvo Car USA had the pleasure of hosting Stan as he led the “Excelling Under Pressure - Leading Effective Teams” workshop for our local marketing team. Stan brought positive energy to our session which encouraged story sharing and contribution amongst the team. We look forward to Stan hosting another leadership event in the future!"
Content Engine Planner, Volvo
Stan engaged the group so effectively and brought palpable energy to the training session
"Stan engaged the group so effectively and brought palpable energy to the training session. Our team walked away with easy to adopt tools to improve communication. His insight challenged us to think differently about how we respond to everyday personal and professional situations. Thank you, Stan!"
CMO, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)
Stan helped show our organization the positive benefits of providing “A little extra”
"One of the biggest challenges in growing an organization today isn’t about providing good customer service, its about providing outstanding customer experiences. As Maya Angelou said, people never forget about the way you made them feel. Stan helped show our organization the positive benefits of providing “A little extra” and how far that goes in not only keeping customers, but getting them to “tell a friend.”"
VP of Client Relations, IMI Association Executives
Despite the virtual setting, he kept everyone engaged and tailored the content to our needs
"Stan’s presentation skills course for our emerging leaders group was a huge hit! Despite the virtual setting, he kept everyone engaged and tailored the content to our needs, focusing on presenting effectively to leaders and cross-functional teams during virtual and in-person presentations. His tips are still being discussed, and we’ve seen noticeable improvements across the board."
Manager, Personalization, Home Depot
We walked away with valuable strategies that will make a lasting impact
"Stan Phelps did an outstanding job leading the "Excelling Under Pressure – Leading Effective Teams" virtual training for our Flex Marketing & Communications team. His insights on managing stress, fostering collaboration, and driving team performance were both practical and engaging. We walked away with valuable strategies that will make a lasting impact on our teamwork and leadership. Thank you, Stan!"
Director, Marketing Operations, FLEX
His energy and unique perspective made our Sales Kickoff unforgettable!
"Stan delivered the Pink Goldfish Workshop virtually as keynote to the Square 9 Softworks Sales Kickoff 2024 and it was a game-changer for our team. He shared engaging, actionable insights that immediately resonated with our salesforce, inspiring them to embrace differentiation and creativity in their approach. His energy and unique perspective made our Sales Kickoff unforgettable!"
VP of Marketing, Square 9
Stan is engaging as a presenter and great to work with
"We partnered with Stan to deliver a keynote and workshop on creating a great customer experience. This hands on, immersive workshop, allowed for our members to get a glimpse on how to turn customers into raving fans. Stan is engaging as a presenter and great to work with. 100% recommend."
