Episode 69

Mike Cox | Bringing humour into professional training, even within the police

The police arrived at the venue, the lead officer was in plain clothes, clearly, this was an undercover sting. Everyone stopped what they were doing as he went on the stage... took the microphone... and started telling jokes!

Mike Cox is a policeman with a not very secret secret: he's also a stand-up comedian. In this chat, we discussed how a UK policeman, a type not usually associated with humour, ended up taking to the stage and making people laugh.

The show includes a clip from one of Mike's live performances, be advised there are a few naughty words but don't let it stop you from laughing. We discuss Mike's journey into performing, what he's learned along the way, how he gets his material and how he's passing time in quarantine. He even shares how he is able to utilise humour in his professional life as a police trainer.

Find out more about Mike and his upcoming gigs at https://www.mikecoxcomedy.com/

Connect with him on the socials:

Facebook: @comedymikecox

Twitter: @mrmikecox

Insta: @comedy_mike

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John Ball

John Ball is a keynote coach and professional speaker on a mission to help upcoming leaders master their communication, create impact and stand out as experts in their field.
John left the high life of his flying career to do something more meaningful to him and has since worked with several leading personal and professional development organisations as a lead coach and trainer.
The heart of everything John does involves helping people shift to personal responsibility and conscious awareness of how they show up and perform in every situation, whilst equipping them with the tools to be exceptional.
John also co-hosts The Coaching Clinic Podcast with his great friend and colleague Angie Besignano.
He lives in the beautiful city of Valencia, Spain with his husband and often visits the UK and US for speaking and training engagements. When he's not speaking or podcasting, he's likely to be out swimming, kayaking or enjoying time with friends.

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