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Welcome to video #3 in the series: “Secrets from a trainer to engage your audience.” Communication strategies are important topics for my loyal readers and I do my best to address valuable ideas to fit their needs! 🙂 This week’s topic is how to use humor to win over your audience.  Full disclosure here:  I’m NOT a humorist.  I do take serious topics and make them fun for clients.  You will learn my secret on how to help your audience crack a smile or even laugh after you watch this video.

The links to the first 2 secrets are below:

Here’s the link for Video #1 in the series:  Get to the Room Early

Here’s the link for Video #2:  Sit with the Audience

Communication Strategies #1:  Make sure and watch the first 2 videos

You will feel more comfortable presenting and let your natural humor appear once you greet each audience member and sit with the audience before your presentation. These 2 communication strategies help my clients relax.  Let’s face it, they can now stop being so focused on doing a good job and let go of their stress by speaking with their audience.

This is stress release at it’s best!  I know first hand on wanting to make that perfect training session.  I find myself less stressed when I do this one strategy and so do my clients.  I can concentrate on what others say and stop listening to that little voice in my head about perfection!

Communication #2:  Write down humorous comments during the meal. 

Once you start speaking to your tablemates and really listen to their experience, you will have some humorous stories to use during your presentation.  Believe me, the funny gems are there if you only look.

Ask your participants if they are willing to share their stories or if you can use their idea without mentioning their names.  Give them a copy of your book or some small token of appreciation if you use their brilliance.

Stay tuned for more ideas on how to improve your presentations.  All of these ideas can be used in a small workshop or even a large keynote.

The links to the first 2 secrets are below:
Here’s the link for Video #1 in the series:  Get to the Room Early
Here’s the link for Video #2:  Sit with the Audience

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Add a comment to my blog on how you use humor during your presentations.  What questions do you have for me about honing your speaking skills?  You will receive a response from me because I enjoy connecting with my readers! 🙂  You are always welcome to send me a private email with concerns that you are experiencing at work.

Please contact me at my cell 248.310.6998 or 800.713.1926 to explore how career coaching could be a great action step for your career development. There are many options to fit your budget and time schedule!

My last 4 clients have asked me to help them feel more comfortable with their public speaking skills.  It only takes a few sessions to make this happen.  Hey, what can I say?  I’m quick and clients use their new public speaking skills immediately.  A win/win for all.  🙂

Until next time,

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP
Career Coach and Communication Strategist

Have a great week.

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