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Drawing on The Second City’s 60-year legacy of engaging audiences with smart, incisive comedy, Second City Works has evolved from its early days in corporate entertainment to become a leading innovator in professional development, marketing services and event support. The company focuses on four practice areas: sales effectiveness, talent & leadership development, legal & compliance and marketing

05/31/2025

Happy Holiday Weekend

Second City Works | 'Getting to Yes, And' Podcast — Catalina Daniels & James Sherman: Smart Startups 10/31/2023

This week, on the "Getting to Yes, And..." Podcast:

Kelly spends time with Catalina Daniels and James Sherman, two entrepreneurs who met at Harvard Business School and have written a new book: “Smart Startups: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know.

“As soon as you observe a rising tide, you’re too late.”

Second City Works | 'Getting to Yes, And' Podcast — Catalina Daniels & James Sherman: Smart Startups Guest: Catalina Daniels & James Sherman | Kelly spends time with Catalina Daniels and James Sherman, two entrepreneurs who met at Harvard Business School and have written a new book: “Smart Startups: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know.”

Second City Works | 'Getting to Yes, And' Podcast — Jill Stoddard: Imposter No More 10/24/2023

This week on the "Getting to Yes, And" Podcast: Kelly talks to Jill Stoddard, the founder and director of The Center for Stress and Anxiety Management, to discuss her new book “Imposter No More: Overcome Self-Doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career.”

“The imposter voice often grows rather than shrinks with success.”

Second City Works | 'Getting to Yes, And' Podcast — Jill Stoddard: Imposter No More Guest: Jill Stoddard | Kelly talks to Jill Stoddard, the founder and director of The Center for Stress and Anxiety Management, to discuss her new book “Imposter No More: Overcome Self-Doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career.”

Second City Works | 'Getting to Yes, And' Podcast — Suneel Gupta: Everyday Dharma 10/19/2023

Kelly welcomes back Suneel Gupta to the podcast to talk about his new book "Everyday Dharma: 8 Essential Practices for Finding Success and Joy in What You Do.”

“As it turns out, a great work ethic requires a disciplined rest ethic.”

Second City Works | 'Getting to Yes, And' Podcast — Suneel Gupta: Everyday Dharma Guest: Suneel Gupta | Kelly welcomes back Suneel Gupta to the podcast to talk about his new book "Everyday Dharma: 8 Essential Practices for Finding Success and Joy in What You Do.”

10/19/2023

Beware, brave souls of the corporate realm!
The horrors of unethical behavior lurk in the shadows, ready to spook your company's reputation! Join us for an enlightening webinar on Oct 26, where we explore how funny videos can shield your organization from financial penalties and corporate scandals!

Don't let fear paralyze your workplace! Register now. 👻💼

https://secondcity.zoom.us/webinar/register/5016409010795/WN_xpdx23T_RraiWLJLg-9efA

Second City Works | 'Getting to Yes, And' Podcast — Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key: Live at the CHF 10/17/2023

BONUS EPISODE: Kelly interviews at the Chicago Humanities Festival to discuss their new book "The History of Sketch Comedy: A Journey Through the Art and Craft of Humor."

“There was always a parachute and I learned that parachute was my imagination.”

Second City Works | 'Getting to Yes, And' Podcast — Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key: Live at the CHF Guest: Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key | Kelly interviews Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key live at the Chicago Humanities Festival to discuss their new book "The History of Sketch Comedy: A Journey Through the Art and Craft of Humor."

Second City Works | 'Getting to Yes, And' Podcast — Liz Tran: The Karma of Success 10/10/2023

This week on the “Getting to Yes, And” Podcast, Kelly connects with Liz Tran, the founder of Reset - an executive coaching and wellness company - to talk about her new book "The Karma of Success: Spiritual Strategies to Free Your Inner Genius."

“Get out of your own way and allow what is already happening to happen.”

www.secondcityworks.com/podcast-posts/guest-liz-tran

Second City Works | 'Getting to Yes, And' Podcast — Liz Tran: The Karma of Success Guest: Liz Tran | Kelly connects with Liz Tran, the founder of Reset - an executive coaching and wellness company - to talk about her new book "The Karma of Success: Spiritual Strategies to Free Your Inner Genius."

09/25/2023

🎥 Lights, Camera, Compliance! An Unmissable Premiere Event for Ethical Innovators!

The world’s most influential name in comedy--The Second City--is inviting you to the world premiere virtual screening of their NEW Real Biz Shorts! These are snack-sized videos that use humor to capture attention and diffuse tension around a variety of critical ethics and compliance topics that are often challenging to discuss.

Gifts & Entertainment, Speaking Up, Code of Conduct, Corruption... no topic is too Ethical or Compliant for us to tackle!

Sign up for the Free Zoom Webinar here! See you Weds, Sept 27th! city.zoom.us/webinar/register/2016527193093/WN_49BeJkYWT32mWMmFku1q3w

Second City Works | 'Getting to Yes, And' Podcast — Christian Madsbjerg: Look 08/15/2023

Kelly speaks with Christian Madsbjerg, cofounder of ReD Associates and professor of applied humanities at The New School in New York City, about his new book "Look: How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World."

“Creativity is never radical, insights are.”

https://ow.ly/Zmfw50PyZzN

Second City Works | 'Getting to Yes, And' Podcast — Christian Madsbjerg: Look Guest: Christian Madsbjerg | Kelly speaks with Christian Madsbjerg, cofounder of the consulting firm ReD Associates and professor of applied humanities at the New School in New York City. He has a new book called "Look: How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World."

Second City Works | 'Getting to Yes, And' Podcast — Vanessa Patrick: The Power of Saying No 08/08/2023

Kelly steps out of "Yes, And" mode to talk to University of Houston professor Vanessa Patrick about her new book “The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No That Puts You in Charge of Your Life.”

“There is little upside to saying yes when we want to say no.”

https://ow.ly/isvu50Ps6gZ

Second City Works | 'Getting to Yes, And' Podcast — Vanessa Patrick: The Power of Saying No Guest: Vanessa Patrick | Kelly steps out of "Yes, And" mode to talk to University of Houston professor Vanessa Patrick about her new book “The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No That Puts You in Charge of Your Life.”

Second City Works | 'Getting to Yes, And' Podcast — Sally Jenkins: The Right Call 08/02/2023

Kelly speaks with legendary Washington Post sportswriter Sally Jenkins about her new book "The Right Call: What Sports Teach Us About the Art of Decision Making."

www.secondcityworks.com/podcast-posts/guest-sally-jenkins

Second City Works | 'Getting to Yes, And' Podcast — Sally Jenkins: The Right Call Guest: Sally Jenkins | Kelly speaks with legendary Washington Post sportswriter Sally Jenkins about her new book "The Right Call: What Sports Teach us About the Art of Decision Making."

Second City Works | 'Getting to Yes, And' Podcast — Neil Mullarkey: In the Moment 07/25/2023

Kelly connects with Neil Mullarkey, who began his comedy career with Mike Myers, improvised with London's Comedy Store Players, and applied his knowledge of improv to the world of business management training. He has a new book, “In the Moment.”‍

https://ow.ly/H7Fo50PhseR

Second City Works | 'Getting to Yes, And' Podcast — Neil Mullarkey: In the Moment Guest: Neil Mullarkey | Kelly connects with Neil Mullarkey, who began his comedy career with Mike Myers, improvised with London's Comedy Store Players, and applied his knowledge of improv to the world of business management training. He has a new book, “In the Moment."

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