Episode #434 Finding Joy Through Clowning: Eddy Smits on Inspiring Resilience in Children
“If you have the ability to perform for children who had just a few days to live, what more can you do in real life with that?”
Eddy Smits
Seasoned Clown Performer | Inspirational Speaker
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Eddy Smits is a seasoned clown performer and inspirational speaker with over 25 years of experience in entertaining and comforting children in hospitals. His unique approach combines humor and resilience, drawing valuable lessons from his interactions with children facing serious health challenges. Eddy has transitioned from clowning to motivational speaking, sharing insights on how the art of clowning can inspire positivity and honest communication in various aspects of life and business. He is also an author, having written a book that explores the connections between clowning and happiness.
Eddy joins Audley on The Audacious Living Podcast to:
His career as a teacher before transitioning into clowning, where he found fulfillment in making children laugh;
Highlight the parallels between clowning and resilience, showing that humor can be a powerful tool in both personal and professional life;
The challenges of inspiring change in adults and aims to find effective follow-up methods to ensure lasting impact after his talks;
The value of brutal honesty and positivity, which he learned from interacting with children dealing with difficult situations;
His experience performing for children in hospitals taught him the importance of reading emotional cues and adapting to individual needs.
Point of Contact:** Listeners can connect with Eddy Smits through his website or via LinkedIn.
**Special Offers:** Eddy Smits has authored a book titled "Model C," which explores the connections between clowning and happiness. Although the paperback is currently unavailable, he offers a free PDF version upon request.
- Eddy is currently writing a second book.
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