Beyond The Norm

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Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to the business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

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June 19, 202438 min

Coming Full Circle Part Three with Mike Lemieux, Jen MacDonald, and Kevin Harrington

In this final segment of Norm's talk with Mike, Jen, and Kevin, the four of them cover topics including but not limited to how to stay calm, the different types of leadership, and the four most feared words in Norm's companies.Want to comment or ask Norm a question that might get answered on the podcast? Drop us a line at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com! You can find Norm and all his upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and other links at his website normlaviolette.com

June 12, 202444 min

Coming Full Circle Part Two with Mike Lemieux, Jen MacDonald, and Kevin Harrington

In this second part of Norm's conversation with Mike, Jen, and Kevin, the four of them talk about achieving perfection, career milestones, and what keeps them all going.Want to comment or ask Norm a question that might get answered on the podcast? Drop us a line at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com! You can find Norm and all his upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and other links at his website normlaviolette.com

June 5, 202420 min

Coming Full Circle Part One with Mike Lemieux, Jen MacDonald, and Kevin Harrington

In this episode Norm sits down with Mike Lemieux and Jen MacDonald of HGTV's Houses with History along with their good friend Kevin Harrington. The four of them chat about the time it takes to succeed, how comedy leads to successful entrepreneurs, and the value of leaving one's comfort zone. Want to comment or ask Norm a question that might get answered on the podcast? Drop us a line at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com! You can find Norm and all his upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and other links at his website normlaviolette.com

May 29, 20247 min

Let's Dance with Urbanity Dance

In this continuation of the business meeting between Norm and Urbanity Dance, Norm gives some excellent advice to a fellow CEO.Want to comment or ask Norm a question that might get answered on the podcast? Drop us a line at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com! You can find Norm and all his upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and other links at his website normlaviolette.com

May 22, 202419 min

The Artistic Collider with Urbanity Dance

In this episode, Norm sits down with the people behind Boston's Urbanity Dance to chat about collaboration, big ideas, and the intersection between dance and comedy.Want to comment or ask Norm a question that might get answered on the podcast? Drop us a line at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com! You can find Norm and all his upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and other links at his website normlaviolette.com

May 15, 202422 min

An Interview Over Lunch

This episode takes us back in time a few years to an interview Norm did for a local reporter at the Duxbury Mass restaurant Tsang's Cafe. Norm answers questions about his book, his career, and his future!Want to comment or ask Norm a question that might get answered on the podcast? Drop us a line at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com! You can find Norm and all his upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and other links at his website normlaviolette.com

May 8, 202434 min

Thinking Bad, Listening Good

This episode brings you back to the Sam Adams brewery where Norm leads a handful of exercises for their corporate team. Topics covered include how to create as a group, having a can do culture, and how to deal with a devil's advocate.Want to comment or ask Norm a question that might get answered on the podcast? Drop us a line at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com! You can find Norm and all his upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and other links at his website normlaviolette.com

May 1, 202410 min

There Is No Pressure To Be Funny

This episode takes you to the Sam Adams brewery where Norm leads their employees through one of his corporate trainings. The segment you are bout to hear focuses on the power of yes, the power of no, an how to manage expectation vs reality.Want to comment or ask Norm a question that might get answered on the podcast? Drop us a line at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com! You can find Norm and all his upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and other links at his website normlaviolette.com

April 24, 202420 min

The More You Know with Jonathan Bekemeir

Norm continues to chat with his good friend Jonathan Bekemeir this week. They chat about what a class taught by Jonathan might look like were he to work for the Improv Asylum Training Center.Check out Jonathan's website here!Reach out via email at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com to find out more about Norm's upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and more. Or just drop a line to say hello!You can find Norm and all of his links at his website normlaviolette.com

April 17, 202428 min

Creating For Yourself with Jonathan Bekemeir

In this episode Norm sits down with his good friend Jonathan Bekemeir. Jonathan is a prolific Boston based filmmaker who has produced commercials you have absolutely seen many times. Norm and Jonathan talk about making professional connections, long term goals, and building for the future. Check out Jonathan's website here!Reach out via email at beyondthenormpodcast@gmail.com to find out more about Norm's upcoming endeavors, trainings, podcasts, books, and more. Or just drop a line to say hello!You can find Norm and all of his links at his website normlaviolette.com