I have noticed for decades now that there appears to be an accepted notion that public speaking and stand-up comedy are two very separate and distinct arenas when it comes to generating laughter from and audience.
Nothing could be farther from the truth. If you are involved with public speaking and you cause an audience to laugh, you are using stand-up comedy mechanics—the same mechanics that are also used when causing laughter to happen in a casual conversation.
Hint: If you are giving a speech or presentation and your audience members are sleeping, playing games on their cell phones or are otherwise disengaged, that’s an indication that YOU need to make some adjustments.
Steve Roye is the author of the Killer Stand-up Comedy System and is a globally recognized expert in the field of stand-up comedy material development and presentation strategies -- for entertainers as well as speaking professionals.
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I am a firm believer that your success in any endeavor—including stand-up comedy or public speaking—is directly related to the people who you associate with, both on a personal and professional level
The stand-up comedy “community” is no different than any other with regards to peer pressure and an abundance of folks willing to give advice that simply doesn’t fall into the “useful” category.
And like in any other community, there are far more people who are willing to “tear a person down” in order to build themselves up than there are folks who are truly supportive and appreciative of the success of another or to help someone reach their goals.
Steve Roye is the author of the Killer Stand-up Comedy System and is a globally recognized expert in the field of stand-up comedy material development and presentation strategies -- for entertainers as well as speaking professionals.
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While this blog is pretty much focused on all things concerning stand-up comedy, I don’t usually focus specifically on adding comedy and humor to speeches and presentations.
But there is a fantastic blog that covers that topic specifically called ProHumorist.com. And I will tell you right now, I trust the information provided on that blog because…
ProHumorist.com is owned and operated by Jason Peck in England, who also happens to be one of my Killer Stand-up Comedy System protégés. His blog has been around for a couple of years now and has tons of great tips, strategies and advice for those in the public speaking arena and want to add humor and comedy to their speeches and presentations.
Steve Roye is the author of the Killer Stand-up Comedy System and is a globally recognized expert in the field of stand-up comedy material development and presentation strategies -- for entertainers as well as speaking professionals.
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With The 7 Principles of Public Speaking, Richard Zeoli makes the common sense, gimmick-free program he’s offered to business leaders and political candidates available to everyone.
Combining explanatory information, step-by-step instructions, and worksheets, Zeoli discusses the power of communication and offers readers a new paradigm of public speaking based on timeless principles rather than flashy techniques and gimmicks.
This straightforward guide to public speaking is designed to help general readers improve their skills regardless of their level of experience.
Steve Roye is the author of the Killer Stand-up Comedy System and is a globally recognized expert in the field of stand-up comedy material development and presentation strategies -- for entertainers as well as speaking professionals.
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I have noticed for decades now that there appears to be an accepted notion that public speaking and stand-up comedy are two very separate and distinct arenas when it comes to generating laughter from and audience.
Steve Roye is the author of the Killer Stand-up Comedy System and is a globally recognized expert in the field of stand-up comedy material development and presentation strategies -- for entertainers as well as speaking professionals.
I am a firm believer that your success in any endeavor—including stand-up comedy or public speaking—is directly related to the people who you associate with, both on a personal and professional level
While this blog is pretty much focused on all things concerning stand-up comedy, I don’t usually focus specifically on adding comedy and humor to speeches and presentations.
With The 7 Principles of Public Speaking, Richard Zeoli makes the common sense, gimmick-free program he’s offered to business leaders and political candidates available to everyone.
