Funny Business: Mastering Comedy and Public Speaking with Judy Carter

Unlocking the Secrets to Being Funny: A Conversation with Comedy Coach Judy Carter Summary In this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball interviews Judy Carter, renowned comedy coach and author of 'The New Comedy Bible' and 'The Message of You'. They discuss the possibility of learning to be funny, the importance of humour for professional speakers, and Judy's journey in comedy. As Judy shares her experiences and insights, listeners will learn about key techniques for incorporating humour into their speaking engagements and why vulnerability and authenticity are crucial. The episode also explores practical frameworks for enhancing comedic skills and the significance of forming a community. John wraps up with thoughts on the critical role humour plays in building trust and influence, especially in the professional speaking world. Be sure to check out Judy's amazing books: The New Comedy Bible and The Message of You, both available as paperback, ebook and audio. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Can You Learn to Be Funny? 00:07 Meet Judy Carter: Comedy Coach Extraordinaire 00:28 The Comedy Bible: A Game Changer 02:57 Judy's Journey: From Traditional Publishing to Self-Publishing 07:14 The Essence of Humor: Vulnerability and Authenticity 09:38 Connecting with Your Audience: The Power of Relatability 20:53 The Business of Comedy: Making a Living from Laughter 21:50 Judy's New Book: Making Money Being Funny 25:30 Global Reach: Workshops and International Success 35:49 Final Thoughts: Embrace Humor in Professional Speaking Go to presentinfluence.com to get your copy of my guide to building authority through podcast guesting and for speaking enquiries or connect with me on LinkedIn Thanks for listening and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.