Dr. Lodge McCammon has spent decades designing and facilitating transformative learning experiences.
“Absolutely everyone was thrilled with your keynote (and some have described your keynote as the best they’ve ever seen or attended). Thank you.”
-Mina Matthews, Senior Instructional Designer, University of Maine System
Looking for a fresh perspective and an interactive experience? Lodge's keynotes inspire audiences to think differently and feel recharged.
Keynote Topics
AI for Emotional Wellness: Harnessing New Tools for Calm and Clarity
Discover how AI can serve as a partner for stress management, reflection, and personal growth. Lodge shares practices for using AI tools as a “pause button” that helps people process emotions, reduce anxiety, and build healthier habits.
The Healing Power of Humor: Using Comedy to Reframe Stress
Drawing on his work as a therapeutic humorist, Lodge demonstrates how comedy can transform frustration, anxiety, and daily challenges into laughter. Attendees leave with practical techniques and simple tools to lighten the load, shift perspective, and build resilience.
Examples
Lodge is available for virtual or in-person keynotes, customized to fit any audience, length, or occasion.
"What a great learning experience with so many new tools for engagement. I enjoyed our discussions, I left with new skills, new ideas, and a lot to think about. Thank you so much!"
-Malia Blake, English Teacher, West Johnston High School, NC
Lodge believes learning experiences should be interactive, practical, and energizing. He doesn’t just talk about effective strategies, he models them and ensures participants leave with tools and insights they can use right away.
Workshop Topics
AI for Emotional Support and Growth
Participants explore hands-on ways to use AI tools like ChatGPT to process emotions, reduce stress, and build resilience. Through guided practice, they’ll learn how to use AI as a personal “pause button” — a reliable way to step back, reflect, and reset in moments of anxiety or overload.
Therapeutic Comedy
This highly interactive session shows how humor and comedic reframing can reduce stress, shift perspective, and lighten daily challenges. Participants practice simple exercises that turn frustrations into laughter, and walk away with personalized tools for using humor to navigate difficult emotions.
Mindfulness for Modern Challenges
Drawing on his resources for emotional wellness, Lodge leads participants through practices for shifting perspectives and practicing self-kindness. The workshop blends mindfulness, reflection, and interactive activities that participants can carry into daily life.
Examples
Lodge is available to deliver workshops for your team or collaborate with you to reimagine your in-house training.
“You are amazing! I loved the song and the stand up! Everybody thought the content was great and we are excited to include it in the conference.”
-Volha Tryputsen, R/Pharma Conference Co-organizer and Johnson & Johnson Statistician
One of the most powerful ways to engage people is with content designed specifically for them. Lodge works with you to understand your goals and then creates original material (from songs and comedy to training resources and activities) tailored to your audience and event.
Options include:
Examples
Lodge is available to create custom content for trainings and events, adding energy, clarity, and memorability to your message.