Stand up for yourself: Embracing Humour as a speaker

Embracing Humour and Preparing for Standup: The Journey to Episode 200 Summary Host John Ball is excited about the upcoming 200th episode, which will feature an interview with Chris Marr. He also gives an update about his recent solo venture, which was inspired by a previous episode with Judy Carter. John discusses the importance of humour in presentations and his leap into stand-up comedy, including a planned open mic night performance. The episode touches on techniques for incorporating humor, personal storytelling, and the role of comedy in building trust and engagement with audiences. John also reflects on the podcast's evolution and invites listener participation. If you'd like to ask John a question, email john@presentinfluence.com or visit the website/LinkedIn profile at the bottom of the show notes. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Schedule Update 00:20 Inspiration from Judy Carter 01:51 Preparing for Standup Comedy 04:58 Comedy Techniques and Observations 07:44 The Power of Humor in Presentations 12:42 Podcast Journey and Future Plans 16:32 Conclusion and Upcoming Episode 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.