Edda Björgvinsdóttir

Edda Björgvins is an actress and a motivational speaker. From starting out as a drama actress to become one of the best known comediennes in Iceland, working in films, on stage, in TV, in radio, founding various projects and her own production company, today most of her time goes into being an actress, international speaker, lecturer, entertainer, writer and a “play doctor” for other writers working on their scripts. Edda is now an actress at The National Theatre in Iceland. She has also been nominated, and granted, various awards.

Alongside her work in theater, Edda has delivered lectures and workshops for the biggest companies in Iceland and nearly all of the largest trade unions. The workshops offer various types of training, including expression, public speaking, strength training, customer service techniques, humor as a communication and management tool, health promotion, dramatic expression, presentation skills, and more.

HUMOR and HAPPINESS in the workplace – Deadly Serious!

We all want to achieve happiness! Humor is a unique tool to enhance our happiness, and it is very effective to use humor in communication if used correctly. Numerous studies have shown that humor in daily interactions helps people deal with various situations, solve problems, reduce stress, and enables individuals to see the more positive aspects of life. Job satisfaction increases when people smile and laugh together. Using constructive humor also strengthens the immune system, and fascinating research has shown that humor and laughter can cure some illnesses. Good health is what most of us choose to improve our quality of life. We can have a significant impact on our health by nurturing ourselves and feeding our spirit. Humor in life and work is, in every way, constructive and nourishing.