Open Mic Nights: The Art of Getting Up and Falling Hard

The Importance of Humour and My Journey into Stand-Up Comedy SUMMARY In this bonus episode, the host shares updates about the show and discusses the vital role of humour in professional speaking. He talks about his personal journey into stand-up comedy, highlighting the challenges and rewards of performing at open-mic nights. The episode includes a recording of one of his recent comedy sets, where he reminisces about school experiences, the challenges of PE, and the humour he found in those moments. Additionally, the host emphasises the need for mental resilience in the face of criticism and encourages the audience to pursue their comedic endeavours. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Bonus Episode 00:28 The Importance of Humour in Public Speaking 01:25 Overcoming the Fear of Open Mic Nights 02:32 My Experience with Open Mic Comedy 03:32 The Joy and Challenges of Making People Laugh 07:06 Dealing with Online Criticism 09:36 Transition to the Comedy Set 10:11 Stand-Up Comedy Performance Visit presentinfluence.com/quiz to take the Speaker Radiance Quiz and discover your Charisma Quotient. For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedIn You can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluence Thanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.