Masterclass: Hacking Public Speaking Through Comedy | San Francisco
About this event
January in San Francisco is all about Sketchfest Comedy Festival and all things funny. FunnyBizz brings you leading funny business speakers, published authors, TED speakers, creative directors, and top comedic talent to pull back the curtain and show you how to use humor to make an impact, add value and connect with customers on a level that not only inspires loyalty but causes coffee to shoot out their noses
You’re scheduled to give a business presentation, pitch to investors, or deliver a wedding toast. And you’re petrified. You’re simply not cut out for public speaking. Never mind being entertaining. David Nihill has walked—and talked—in your shoes.
David went from being deathly afraid of standing in front of an audience to performing stand-up routines, giving a TED talk, winning the San Francisco International Comedy Competition, winning storytelling competitions in front of packed houses and becoming one of the world’s leading experts on the usually not so exciting topic of public speaking.
Takeaways
David will share the techniques of the world’s best TED speakers in this highly energetic, engaging and funny workshop. Audiences will learn:
- How to craft a story and content that your audience will want to listen to.
- How and when to include the best parts of your presentation for greatest impact.
- How to deal with stage fright and flop sweat.
- How to avoid going blank on stage.
- How to master the two most important parts of your performance: timing and delivery.
- Tons of never heard before actionable tips to apply immediately in your next public speaking engagement.
Take this class and you’ll enjoy presenting to people, they’ll enjoy listening to you, and crucially they’ll happily retain your message.