Steal the Show with Michael Port 015 How to Talk Funny: Simple Strategies for Bringing Humor into Your Speeches
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Sep 28, 2015 Discover the secrets to using humor in your speeches to forge a deeper connection with your audience. Learn whether to kick off with a joke and the essential elements of crafting punchlines. Explore practical exercises that help you create laughter and master the timing of your delivery. Gain insights from famous comedians on the art of storytelling and audience engagement, along with amusing anecdotes to elevate your presentations. Humor can truly transform your public speaking!
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Opening with Jokes
- Avoid opening speeches with jokes unless you're a comedian.
- Use humor to connect with your audience, but prioritize genuine laughs over forced jokes.
Improvised Transamerica Joke
- Michael Port successfully improvised a joke at a Transamerica speech about texting clients.
- He advised sending texts and briefly walked off stage, which broke the tension and generated laughter.
Orchestra Pit Fall
- Michael Port fell off stage into an orchestra pit during a performance.
- He turned the mishap into the best moment by acting cool and continuing the show.
