Author and Speaker Yvonne Conte To Keynote Women’s Day at the New York State Fair

Aug. 24, 2011 - PRLog -- --Internationally recognized Motivational Humorist, and six-time author Yvonne Conte will be the key note speaker at The Annual Women’s Day Luncheon on Wednesday, August 31st, 12:00pm at The Empire Room on the New York State Fair Grounds in Syracuse, NY. Conte will be Addressing The Positive Power of Humor in Leadership.

Yvonne is featured in the July/August issue of Syracuse Woman Magazine and also received the “Women in Leadership” Award from News Channel 5. As a Motivational Humorist, Conte helps others use humor to transform negative emotions, cope with stress and become a happier, more productive person. “Changing your perspective on life and finding things to laugh about is proven to make you happier, healthier, and ultimately a stronger leader,” says Conte, President of Humor Advantage, Inc.

Conte uses hilarious anecdotes and practical tips to teach others how to become positive influencers. An important trait of a good leader is the ability to help people become a better person. Yvonne will be sharing some great tips on how to look at a situation differently, find some humor and completely change the way you react.

Born and raised in Central New York, Conte currently resides in the Syracuse area. In 1989 she began her career as a stand-up comic and would regularly perform at Wise Guys Comedy Club. Over the next twenty years, Conte would fine-tune her comedic edge into a powerful message that has been delivered to over 5,000 corporations and groups nationally. “Stand-up comedy was like therapy for me, and I wanted to show other’s how changing your perspective can truly change your life,” says Conte.

Conte’s latest book Cry, Laugh, Cook is available in stores at Barnes & Noble and online at Amazon.com. The cost for the luncheon is $20.00 per person which includes Fair admission and parking. The Women's Day Luncheon reservation form can be downloaded on the website under the Women's Day listing at www.nysfair.org/special. Please call (315) 487-7711 ext. 1265 with any questions or for more information.


About Yvonne Conte: Yvonne Conte is an internationally recognized Motivational Speaker and Humor Expert who has been lecturing and writing for over 20 years on the subject of laughter, humor and joy. Yvonne is a radio and television personality, and has appeared on ABC and has taken her Humor Seminars to over 5,000 corporations and groups nationally. For more information visit www.YvonneConte.com Media inquiries contact Ryan Prucker at 315.430.7584 or email ImagelightPR@gmail.com