...only if they want to get paid. Or so goes the old cliché.
I take it even further. Speakers should only use humour if they want to engage with their audience. Or make a point. Or be remembered.
I believe that humour is an integral part of any successful speech or presentation. But I also believe that it has to flow as a natural part of the speaker's presence, and be an integral aspect of the presentation.
One of the best ways of developing a natural humour style is to watch and learn from the best.
So this Wednesday, August 25th, I have invited Jeremy Nicholas to deliver his superb presentation "Putting the U in Humour" to the Scottish Chapter of the Professional Speaking Association. If you are a professional speaker - or aspire to be one - you really should come along.
Jeremy (or Jem to his friends, like what I am) is an award winning TV and radio broadcaster, after dinner speaker, compere and media trainer.
Does his approach work? Let me give you just one example. In 2005 a politician named Barack Obama heard him speak, and now he's the US President. Given this track record, what could Jeremy do for you?
The venue is the Apex European Hotel, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh. Timing is 7pm for networking, with the session starting at 7.30pm. Cost is £18 if you are a Member or Candidate of the Professional Speaking Association, £20 for guests (cost includes a networking supper).
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That looks great Kenny. You have done well to book such a big name.
ReplyDeleteI've seen Jeremy many times and he's great.
It's good that you've called him Jem and not Jezza, because being called Jezza makes him mad.
Sometimes when he gets called Jezza he smashes all the mirrors in the house, and then I don't see him for a while. Not until he replaces the mirrors when Ikea has a sale.
best wishes
Jem