The Levity works: Stronger Teams Faster

Make work lighter, your people happier, results stronger

The Levity Works is potent. It's a fun and flexible, effective workshop.
Levity is not forced fun. It is fun with force.
The lightness that lifts morale, builds resilience and sparks creativity.

Teams that laugh together recover faster, connect more deeply and enjoy their work more.

The benefits start inside your culture and naturally spill into client engagement. A team that feels stronger together shows up sharper with clients too.

Why levity matters for your team

The Levity Works

Every company wants higher morale, stronger culture and teams that stay resilient under pressure.
Levity is the quickest way to get there.

Shared laughter lowers stress, strengthens bonds and helps people recover faster when the going gets tough. It also fuels creativity, sparking fresher ideas and braver thinking.


The evidence stacks up. Humour at work is linked to higher job satisfaction.
Leaders who use it are seen as 27% more motivating.
Toddlers laugh about 400 times a day, while the average adult manages just 15.
The Levity Works helps close that gap, and the results are, almost, priceless.

“Ultimately, a culture of levity creates a safe place for employees. You’re more likely to try things, to innovate.”
— Jennifer Aaker,
Co-Author, 'Humour, Seriously' 
"If at first you don't succeed, failure may be your style."
— Quentin Crisp,
Author, Wit, Delightful Raconteur
"People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing."
— Dale Carnegie, Author,
'How to Win Friends and Influence People'

93%
Less Stressed

Ninety-three percent of employees say laughing at work reduces stress.

75%
More Loyal

Three out of four employees are more likely to stay with a more fun, connected company.

30%
More Productive

Workplaces that encourage laughter see productivity jump by thirty percent.

91%
Career Boost

Ninety-one percent of executives believe a sense of humour helps career advancement.

STATISTICS QUOTED FROM 'HUMOUR, SERIOUSLY' BY AAKER & BAGDONAS

What your team will learn

Practical skills with lasting impact

Levity is not about learning to be funny.
It is about learning to be more playful, make work lighter and ideas stick.
Your people will leave with practical skills they can use the very next day.

Levity over hilarity

Master the art of appropriate lightness that wins trust and lifts the room.

Creative sparks

Steal a few tricks from stand-ups to spark fresher, braver ideas.

Build fast rapport

Establish better first impressions so colleagues and clients lean in, not check out.

Resilience via lightness

Flip setbacks on their head and help your team bounce back smiling.

Cultural glue

Create playful little rituals that make your team tighter, sharper and happier.

Everyday levity

Turn dull updates, emails and small talk into moments people actually enjoy.

Pick and Mix
Your Training, Your Choices

No two teams are the same. That is why all The Levity Works lessons are custom-curated.
Some topics can be covered in a quick burst. Others deserve a deep dive.
You pick the mix, and we will build the session(s) around your people.
Naturally, on a Discovery call you are welcome to share the issues you want to address, and Alfie can give you expert suggestions.

Preparing to be Spontaneous

The secret to seeming quick-witted is being ready. Simple stand-up techniques shows you how.

Storytelling with Impact

Personal or company stories told well can answer common questions, build trust and carry extra meaning. Add levity and the story becomes unforgettable.

Everyday
Levity

Understand how to spot the moments where a touch of humour makes work lighter, from meetings to emails to auto-replies. 

Finding Ideas that Connect

Borrow from comedians. Find premises,
spot new angles,
and see opportunities others miss.

Bad Idea Brainstorm

Borrowed from improv, this game turns the pressure down and the creativity up. By deliberately chasing “bad” ideas, teams open the door to unexpected, innovative ones. Laughing all the way.

Confidence Boosting

Simple techniques, insights, to manage nerves and step up with added presence.

Resilience Through Humour

Reframe challenges with a fresh playfulness. Teams that laugh together in good times handle the tough ones better.

Powerful Editing

Cut clutter, sharpen focus, and make every line land harder.
The right word makes people smile. The wrong one loses the room. 

Status and Persona

Savvy awareness of status and persona can be most impactful in social situations, and a major bonus for captivating creative output.

Using
Evocative Imagery

Get a handle on how to paint vivid pictures that stick in people’s minds, and know when to twist them for comic effect.

Solid Steps of Introduction

You're going to introduce yourself, show more of yourself.
Seize on a stand-up strategy to reveal 'you' in the way that 'you' prefer. 

Comedy
Elementals

Learn about comedy techniques including the rule of three, wrong focus, misdirection, homonyms, tags and call backs to open up fresher, funnier thinking.

Formats to fit your team

Three ways to deliver

The Levity Works is always tailored to your wishes and interests.
You select the content and the format. We deliver fun and effective lessons and change.
Some teams need a taste. Others want the full feast.
Have a chat with Alfie, and gain insight and guidance for what might be the perfect recipe for your team.
With The Levity Works you can try a single workshop, mix and match, add 1:1 coaching, or tuck into the Jammy Sandwich Program for the lot.

The Workshop

Length: Six hours including breaks


Group size: optimum 8 to 10

Focus: morale, cohesion,
everyday levity, creative spark

Delivery: in person, at your site or off-site, perhaps in a live entertainment venue

Result: your team walks away, energized,
with practical tools they can use straight away

1:1 Coaching

Format: personalised sessions for each participant


Bundles: 4 or 6 sessions per person

Mode: video or in-person

Focus: 100% flexible for client needs. Can range from public speaking, body language, creativity, confidence boosting, simply being more funny...

Result: stronger confidence and faster
behaviour change

The Jammy Sandwich Program

Step 1 - full-day workshop to spark skills and ideas

Step 2 - 1:1 coaching for every attendee

Step 3 - follow-up workshop to refine, polish and lock in skills and habits

Why it works: practice, personal attention, focused feedback and managed development

Result: the deepest and most reliable cultural shift


Levity works

Backed by research, powered by practice

Levity is not just about feeling good, it is about delivering results.
Teams that laugh together are more resilient, more creative and more engaged.
Leaders who use humour earn trust faster and spark stronger loyalty.
The numbers tell their own story.

23%
More Respected

Managers who display humour are 23% more respected

18%
Better Negotiated Outcomes

Dropping in a pinch of comedy during negotiations has been found to achieve an 18% better outcome

100%
Extra

Teams lead by people considered to be funny are twice as likely to solve creativity problems to satisfaction

25%
More Pleasant

Leaders who regularly use humour are regarded as 25% more pleasant

“A sense of humour is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people... making them laugh.”
— Dwight D. Eisenhower,
Former President of the U.S.A.
"Son. If you really want something in this life you have to work for it. Now quiet! They're about to announce the lottery numbers."
— Homer Simpson,
Philosopher, Drunkard, Legend
"...humour is a comfort, a catalyst, and a connector that any front line employee, sales rep, leader or even CEO, can include in their toolkit to achieve better results."
— Michael Kerr,
Author, 'The Humour Advantage: Why Some Businesses Are Laughing All The Way To The Bank'

Why Work with Alfie Noakes?

Alfie Noakes has been a national BBC journalist, a TV producer and a broadcast documentary director. Each role relied on the same skill: taking complex ideas and shaping them into stories that captivate. It is presentation, it is storytelling, and humour has always been part of the mix.

Then came comedy. Alfie has produced more than 1,500 live shows, staged over 10,000 comedians, produced over 100 live workshops and personally MCed more than 1,000 nights. He has written two books on comedy, created three online comedy courses, and seen (and experienced) every stage triumph and disaster you can imagine.

The overlap is clear. Journalism taught him clarity. TV taught him format and flow. Comedy taught him how to win attention and keep it. Together, it is a rare mix that makes Alfie a fun and effective guide for any team that wants to boost morale, sharpen creativity and make their work stick.

And for the record: Alfie has directed TV shows on three continents, is loved by Jack Black, and been hated on by Richard Gere. Twice. Angelina Jolie kissed him, without asking.

Alfie also introduced Jackie Chan to the Shaolin Monks, which led to one of Alfie's greatest insights in life, if you find the opportunity to delight a Shaolin Monk, do it!

Let’s be honest, these make for a few better stories than most trainers can tell.

With Alfie, your people will not just learn about levity. They will experience it.
What clients say


From confidence to creativity, storytelling to stage presence, Alfie’s workshops leave a mark. Laughs in the room, and lasting results back at work.

See more reviews and video testimonials here.

step 1

Discovery

We discuss your goals, audience, and constraints. We agree the format, training focus and any comedy brief, including tone and topics.

We can come to you, or provide a cool off-site venue. 
step 2

Delivery

We deliver the quality training you have selected, in the format of your choosing. 

We can even provide a bespoke one-time-only comedy show as a topper and a team-building experience. 
step 3

Results

Your team leaves energised, better connected, and ready to apply what they learned.

Laughter isn't the best medicine, that's probably antibiotics, but it truly is a tonic.
"...when we refuse to take ourselves so seriously, we relieve the stress standing in the way of serious work, create more meaningful connections with colleagues, and open our minds to more innovative solutions."
— Naomi Bagdonas,
Co-Author, 'Humor, Seriously' (sic)
"Being a leader means handling stress... better if you can do it with a sense of humour."
— Barack Obama,
Former President of the... oh, you know who he is
"A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me. I'm afraid of widths.”
— Steven Wright

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will this cost?

To be honest and clear, it simply varies depending on a range of elements. Once more information has been shared in a Discovery call, Alfie will work up the training contents outline, and breakdown the costs. Then send it on to you for clarity and transparency. Rest assured, the pricing is reasonable, the training effective. And fun.

How many delegates are there on a workshop?

There is a degree of flexibility. Naturally, the fewer the delegates, the more time for personalised attention and even deeper dives on certain elements. However, optimum is 8 - 10 people.

Is this delivered face-to-face, or online?

Did I mention flexibility? However, while 1:1 coaching works very well online, there is nothing to replace the energy and group experience of in the room, real life, group workshops. A discovery call can address all elements and any practical needs.

Where will Alfie travel? Can you provide a venue?

Typically, most of the work that Alfie does is within the M25. Or overseas. However, all travel is an open possibility and there are several precedents for Alfie travelling further afield. So, all options are on the table.

Certainly we can provide a venue for Laugh & Learn Away Days. Our standard option is the room in which Alfie ran hundreds of live comedy shows, the spacious, basement bar of a trendy venue in Dalston, East London. It comes with a private bar, stage, PA and utter privacy.

Arrangements can be made for settings selected based on your personal preference. Your wishes can be discussed on the discovery call, ranging from area, size and 'feel' of the venue that you prefer.

To be absolutely clear our first option in Dalston is colourful, shabby chic and very informal

IAQs - Infrequently Asked Questions

Do fish get thirsty?

Saltwater fish do drink a lot of water, yet their sense of thirstiness remains unknown. Whereas, Freshwater fish absorb water through osmosis so they really don't get thirsty. Try and keep in mind that Rainbow Trout have a troubling history with Jagerbombs, they can get lairy and aggressive... if possible, try and keep them on pints only. Good luck!

If I stand still for long enough, will birds nest in me?

So long as you stand utterly still, yes. There are variables based on where you are standing still. Being near to a busy road as opposed to on the edge of a forest would, presumably, slow the mission down. In broad strokes, estimates suggest the process would start unfurling after about four weeks. Good luck!

Can I marry someone for their Tesco Clubcard points?

Yes. Though it's not broadly considered the prime reason for entering a life-long relationship. Naturally, divorce remains an option. If Clubcard points turn out to not be your thing, perhaps consider Nectar next time? Good luck!

Who the hell is Alfie Noakes, really?

Be bold, prep your questions and find out for yourself. Book a free, no-pressure, 25-minute call with Alfie Noakes and hit him with your inquiries, concepts and questions. Good luck!
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