Have you ever wondered if you really need to add humor to your business presentations, keynotes, or conference talks?
Maybe you think, I’m just here to share valuable information - why should I try to be funny?
Well, in this episode, I’m joined by our lead speaking coach, Diane Diaz, to show you exactly why humor isn’t just a nice-to-have - it’s a must-have.
We’re diving into how to use humor effectively in your talks, without forcing corny jokes (unless that’s your thing!).
From situational storytelling to physical comedy, sarcasm, self-deprecating humor, and even well-placed memes and GIFs, we cover it all.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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Why humor makes your audience feel more connected and engaged
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How to plan humor in your talk (even if you don’t think you’re funny)
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The power of physical comedy as a speaker
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Diane’s hilarious story about her mom teaching her to be a petty thief
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The one type of self-deprecating humor to avoid
Even if you don’t consider yourself a comedian, there are so many ways to add humor that feel natural and authentic to you. Your audience will thank you - and they’ll definitely remember you!
Action Step: The next time you’re working on a presentation, pick one of the humor techniques we talk about and try incorporating it. Let us know how it goes!
You’ll also want to watch the video version at https://youtu.be/nVDRqerIlxQ.
We’ve included funny clips from stand-up comedians and sitcoms to illustrate our points - you won’t want to miss them!
This episode was filmed in one of the beautiful studios on the campus of Full Sail University, where Diane and I have been teaching business and marketing classes since 2009.
Links:
Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/426/
Watch the video of this episode at https://youtu.be/nVDRqerIlxQ
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