The Derek Loudermilk Show David Nihill | How To Be Funny – Bringing Techniques of Standup Comedians Into Business
Aug 30, 2018
52:11
"Humor is a skill, let's understand the techniques behind it"- David Nihill
Today’s guest on the Art of Adventure Podcast is the author, public speaker, speaking coach, and entrepreneur, David Nihill.
David believes that humor is an important skill in connecting with people. Anyone could be funny, especially on stage, by looking at certain techniques and replicating them. Anybody can make themselves considerably funnier in a short period of time.
In this episode, David shows us that one need not be a natural to speak in public with humor. This is a skill which can be studied, worked on, and improved upon.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
* How to connect your audience
* How to set up frameworks when speaking in public
* How to apply humor to your speeches
* Techniques on public speaking and being funny
Continue the adventure:
* FunnyBizz Conference: Where Business Meets Humor
* 80 free tips from his book
* David’s udemy course
* Arash Bayatmakou’s TEDx talk
Quotes:
"Start right in the middle of the action, then bring it back at the end of your talk" - David Nihill
"I still don't enjoy speaking, but I know it is going to go well"- David Nihill
"Rubbish content, delivered beautifully, is still rubbish"- David Nihill
"Create a structure that allows you to improvise"- David Nihill
"Humor is a skill, let's understand the techniques behind it"- David Nihill
"Ask yourself - What will people think when I say this?"- David Nihill
You might also like these episodes:
AOA 093 | Michael Port | Steal The Show
Robin Farmanfarmaian | How to Become a Thought Leader
AOA 034 | Jordan Harbinger | The Art of the Interview and Networking Like a Pro
AOA 056 | Michael Margolis | Storytelling For Business
AOA 081 | Vanessa Van Edwards | The Body Language Of Great First Impressions
Today’s guest on the Art of Adventure Podcast is the author, public speaker, speaking coach, and entrepreneur, David Nihill.
David believes that humor is an important skill in connecting with people. Anyone could be funny, especially on stage, by looking at certain techniques and replicating them. Anybody can make themselves considerably funnier in a short period of time.
In this episode, David shows us that one need not be a natural to speak in public with humor. This is a skill which can be studied, worked on, and improved upon.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
* How to connect your audience
* How to set up frameworks when speaking in public
* How to apply humor to your speeches
* Techniques on public speaking and being funny
Continue the adventure:
* FunnyBizz Conference: Where Business Meets Humor
* 80 free tips from his book
* David’s udemy course
* Arash Bayatmakou’s TEDx talk
Quotes:
"Start right in the middle of the action, then bring it back at the end of your talk" - David Nihill
"I still don't enjoy speaking, but I know it is going to go well"- David Nihill
"Rubbish content, delivered beautifully, is still rubbish"- David Nihill
"Create a structure that allows you to improvise"- David Nihill
"Humor is a skill, let's understand the techniques behind it"- David Nihill
"Ask yourself - What will people think when I say this?"- David Nihill
You might also like these episodes:
AOA 093 | Michael Port | Steal The Show
Robin Farmanfarmaian | How to Become a Thought Leader
AOA 034 | Jordan Harbinger | The Art of the Interview and Networking Like a Pro
AOA 056 | Michael Margolis | Storytelling For Business
AOA 081 | Vanessa Van Edwards | The Body Language Of Great First Impressions