Humour can really set you apart from the norm. It can bring life to your presentation. The good news is that you don’t need to be a stand up comic to make humour work in your speech or presentation. It is a great way to keep and retain audience attention. If they are laughing you know they are listening.
Everyone appreciates a good laugh. I use humour in just about every presentation I give. Often it os subtle little quips that are usually unplanned and in the moment. Other times it’s a humorous story and sometimes it is actually a joke. In all situations I make sure that it is supporting my message and not detracting from it. In order to do this I will frequently setup the story or joke to help the audience link it to the message I am drawing attention to.
It does take time to develop a natural style. Everyone is different. Be patient with yourself. Experiment and figure out what works for you. All of the best speakers have humour as an integral part of their material.
Humour is an effective way to make your presentation more interesting and memorable.
It’s one of the tools in your Speaker’s Tool Box
Now go out and Make Your Voice Heard!
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