Dr. Wayne Ates Bio: Happy Talk Int'l

Laugh & Learn With Dr. Wayne Ates "Minister of Mirth"

Dr. Wayne Ates is a versatile speaker who loves all kinds of folks. This is one of the main reasons audiences warm up to his fresh, human interest humor. Not only does he entertain, he enriches his meaningful mirth with motivation.

A native Georgian, Dr. Wayne Ates was formally a teacher on both the high school and college levels. This unique and "practical professor" enjoyed pitching mental tents around eager minds. He persistently purveyed and promoted the need for a positive attitude through creative techniques and enthusiastic, example setting inspiration.

Ates really relates! That's his trademark. He's equally at home with the educated or the unlearned, with the masses or the classes. Men and women admire him, and children love him. This gives Dr. Wayne Ates tremendous "podium power." He proves time and time again that one can get people to laugh without being rude or crude.

A master storyteller, a bona fide and gifted humorist, and a sensitive observer and interpreter of life, Wayne Ates reminds audiences that humor is the "shock absorber" of life. This remarkable eternal optimist wraps powerful messages in funny stories and illustrations that paint pictures people never forget. Wayne Ates' philosophy is simple..."overlook the unbecoming, understand the unconventional, tolerate the unpleasant, outlast the unbearable, and most significant of all, laugh at yourself."

An effective communicator, Dr. Ates believes that a speaker has to reach before he can teach, and his long arm of sincerity reaches right to the head bones and heart strings of audiences nationwide.

The best as far as we are concerned. Up there with the great speakers. Totally captivated his audience. Never seen people laugh so hard or get so quiet as he began to talk serious. You gave them a lot to think about, but you also left them laughing. This was quite an accomplishment.

State Flower Association

His hilarious tales of humor get a message through to his audience as very few can. His message is richly sprinkled with humor and philosophy delivered in such a pleasing manner you keep hoping it will never end. Above all, his hilarious yet philosophical message is brought to you in total absence of off color language a real treat in this society.

College President

Great program! Everything we had hoped for. The response we are getting indicates your talk ranks with the best they have heard.

Educational consultant

A most unique, enjoyable, and at times hilarious after dinner program. Utilizing his ministerial experience Dr. Ates he is able to inject stimulating remarks which inspire the listener.

Physician

Everyone was amazed, deeply satisfied and pleased with Dr. Ates program...'How We Grow. An employees said Dr. Ates talk helped her husband more than could all the world's doctors. He aught, inspired, and entertained us. We are better teachers, students and employees because of his visit.

Educator

Comic delivery outstanding; jokes hilarious. From his first joke he makes you forget your hard day at the office. His presentation is aided with good humor, and leaves the audience with a message for improvement.

CPA

Wayne Ates is the top in our experience with inspirational speakers. We fully enjoyed his many stories and were moved by the message he presented on what it takes to be an effective teacher.

Educator

Dr. Ates was wonderful. He captivated our audience.

Mortgage Bankers Carolinas

One of the elite few who has the ability to bring mirth, inspiration and solid guidance to audiences. His winsome personality and keen mind combine to create a dynamic man of insight with the ability to couch those insights in powerful humor that inspires.

Preacher

Humor, motivation and a stirring message all in one presentation...hard to beat. We have engaged Dr. Ates on several different occasions. Always rave reviews! Very effective and we will use him again.

Farm Bureau Insurance

Listening to Dr. Ates speak is like receiving a boost of adrenalin. He keeps you wide eyed and alert. You don't want to miss anything. He can perk you up and make you notice and appreciate all the things around you that you should already have been noticing and appreciating. He knows how to take the shortest route to your heart via the funny bone.

Newspaper Ed / Publisher

As a professional, I have heard many alter dinner speakers, but Dr. Wayne Ates presentation was a real treat. As an attorney, I admired the speaker's ability to keep the attention of the audience by weaving a fine web of attention getting jokes, but yet coming to a patriotic end and stirring conclusion. One of the best presentations ever.

Attorney

Great job behind our podium out the annual Bank Directors assembly. A meaningful presentation well received by all. We appreciate your participation. Thanks for helping make this event a success.

Thad Woodard
NC Bankers

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