michael a. bork - BIOGRAPHY

No matter the size of the space, Mike "Mr. Mirth" Bork fills every room with laughter!


"Mirth" is defined as expressing happiness with laughter, and Mr. Mirth has made it his mission to "Spread Mirth on Earth" through a simple but impactful message. He is a Marine Corps veteran, ukulele player, balloon animal artist, Elvis impersonator, and organizational psychologist who specializes in resiliency, happiness, and helping organizations improve by using a unique and powerful practice called Laughter Yoga. 

Building off of the premise that laughter is the best medicine, Mike guides groups of any size, age, or ability in discovering the power of non-humor-based laughter. Laughing releases an abundance of positive emotions and brain chemicals, which makes you feel great, but it is often difficult to find something everyone is comfortable laughing about. The beauty of Laughter Yoga is that it removes the conditions around laughter, and Mike teaches you how to laugh - for no other reason than laughter feels so good!

Don't be fooled - he is not JUST fun and games. His uplifting message of laughter, positive psychology, authentic leadership, and workplace wellness translates to a host of outcomes and powerful tools that can be used to improve morale, optimism, productivity, innovation, employee retention, change, and much more. Perfect for corporate training, keynote addresses, staff retreats, fundraisers, or other special events; or if you need a dynamic and unforgettable Master of Ceremonies, Mike is the perfect choice the next time you NEED a laugh!