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Yvonne Conte is a corporate culture expert, Motivational Keynote Speaker and author who has attracted clients such as Merck and Medeva Pharmaceutical, Xerox, Time Warner, G E Global, Continental Tire, Lucent Technology, and over 800 other leading organizations. Her energy, style and passion on the platform have earned her standing ovations and rave reviews. However it is her personal relationship with Jesus that she is most excited about. Yvonne says, “There is nothing I can’t face in this world because I know He will walk with me no matter how difficult the situation.” Yvonne combines laughter with a message that entertains, inspires and encourages. She sees herself as a comedian on a mission to give audiences a non-surgical faith-lift. Her message; we are not alone, offers strength, courage and hope to hurting women everywhere through her organization Psalm 16:8 Ministries. Her motivational lectures are filled with a unique blend of inspiration and joy about life experiences and God’s never ending incredible love. Her speaking typically includes 60 keynotes a year at major conferences. Her publishing credits includes over 58 articles and essays and six books including her latest, Cry, Laugh, Cook, (Amsterdam-Berwick Publishing) Remarkable Women of Faith, (Insight Publishing) and best seller, Serious Laughter (Amsterdam-Berwick Publishing) which has been translated into Chinese. Her books have been on the curricula at Monroe Community College and Corning College. Her career has taken her to 38 states and 7 countries. She is President of the Westvale Neighborhood Watch, and partner at The Syracuse Vineyard Church. She has volunteered for the Arthritis Foundation Joints in Motion, Heart Association Heart Run, Vera House and Gilda Club. On a mission trip to The Dominican Republic Yvonne was part of community and medical outreach including working with the disabled at La Casa de Ludy Home. She served on the Monroe Community College Foundation Alumni Council and as Director of The Vineyard Art Show. She lectured for Communication Classes at MCC, is the founder and CEO of Humor Advantage, Incorporated, Humor Advantage Speaker Bureau and Psalm 16:8 Ministries and creator of “Humor Advantage Pay It Forward Program”. Yvonne is Nonni to three handsome boys and when she isn’t kissing them, she spends her free time pampering Rhododendrons, Azaleas and her 27 Rose of Sharon Trees.

STRESS by Yvonne F. Conte

Stress seems to be a big problem for people of all ages especially lately with everything that’s going on in the news. I read recently that the symptoms of too much stress in our life is excessive eating, excessive drinking … Continue reading

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Memorial Day Memories by Yvonne F.Conte

For many of us memorial day means get the grill and lawn chairs out of their winter hiding place and plan a family picnic. Truly, this is a day for remembering those that have lost their lives protecting our country. … Continue reading

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Being Kind is Contagious by Yvonne F. Conte

For lent this year instead of giving something up I decided to do a random good deed a day. It was such a positive experience that I’ve decided to continue it indefinitely. Try doing something nice for someone else at … Continue reading

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Bad News Will Cause Stress by Yvonne F. Conte

With all the events in Boston and in Texas this past week, I must confess, I’ve been glued to my television set. I feel I have to know what’s going on in the world but I also know, if I’m … Continue reading

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Simple Ideas That Bring Happiness by Yvonne F.Conte

Several years ago I thought about what to get my mother for her birthday. I thought , what would make her happy? She LOVES to get mail. I emailed all my friends and asked them to send her a birthday … Continue reading

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There’s FUN in DysFUNctional by Yvonne Conte

Words with a “K” sound in it are funny. “Cupcake” is funny…“Tomato” is not funny. —Neil Simon, The Sunshine Boys      If we can change our mood, we can change our future. Living in the past is like driving … Continue reading

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Transforming your workplace one giggle at a time by Yvonne Conte

An ancient Chinese proverb states that “A person without a smiling face must not open a shop.” That makes sense. We frequent places where people make us feel good, where people give us a smile, remember our name, maybe even … Continue reading

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The Secret in your child’s head by Yvonne Conte

Do you snap the minute something goes wrong? Are you the first to panic when you’re late? Do you worry about things before they happen? It’s time to look for some relief by spending time with children. They can amuse, … Continue reading

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Laugh, Chuckle, Repeat! by Yvonne Conte

Humor is a skill that requires daily repetition and practice. What’s the one thing we have control over? Our actions. The way in which we respond to a situation. We have the power of choice. We can either choose to … Continue reading

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The Power of Humor by Yvonne Conte

A woman came up to me after a presentation shared this story about the loss of her husband. She said, “My husband died last year. I cried non-stop. I was making myself sick, I cried so much. My heart was broken. … Continue reading

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