Many people are under the impression that the process for generating laughter while giving a speech or presentation is somehow vastly different from delivering stand-up comedy.

This notion is FALSE.

The comedy mechanics for generating audience laughter are exactly the same as those needed for stand-up comedy (or in any environment for that matter)

The big difference is that speeches and presentations usually contain “informational content” that is not designed or intended to generate laughter.

For any trainer, teacher or public speaker who is looking to “spice” up their speeches and presentations with comedy and humor, here’s what you need to know:

1. Just like with comedians, one cannot simply “write” themselves into being “funny” for an audience — they must have AND apply some baseline comedy talent in order to generate significant laughter (see #4 below).

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Bottom line:

When it comes to generating laughter from an audience, there is NO difference between public speaking and stand-up comedy as far as the comedy mechanics go.

This is one reason why I recommend comedians who want to work in the corporate environment look closely at this great resource for comedy material — and for public speakers as well.

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