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Would you like to be able to stand up at that next meeting or party and get your audience laughing? Learn how to give a funny speech from professional public speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this free video series.
There are 18 videos in this series:
You don't have to explain your joke or story if it's funny. Humor will stand on its own. Learn how to give a funny speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this free public speaking video.
Will your audience think your humor is funny? Know who you are talking to. Learn how to give a funny speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this free public speaking video.
In general, vulgarity doesn't fly. Tasteful humor is the better choice. Learn how to give a funny speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this free public speaking video.
Sometimes you need to change your humor in the moment based on the particular setting of your speech. Learn how to give a funny speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this free public speaking video.
You may find yourself in a multicultural environment. Research the cultures of your audience to avoid the risk of offending. Learn how to give a funny speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this free public speaking video.
It isn't always easy to get a laugh. Practice your humor on people ahead of time. Learn how to give a funny speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this free public speaking video.
If your joke bombs, don't make it worse by reacting negatively. Be confident. Learn how to give a funny speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this free public speaking video.
Avoid jokes about religion, gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation. You do not want to offend your audience. Learn how to give a funny speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this free public speaking video.
Be yourself. Find your personal style. Don't copy others. Learn how to give a funny speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this free public speaking video.
Be brief. Humor should be a small part of your speech. Learn how to give a funny speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this free public speaking video.
Your humor should appear spontaneous, even when it's been prepared ahead of time. Learn how to give a funny speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this free public speaking video.
Don't go overboard when making fun of yourself. Being self-effacing is good in a limited sense. Learn how to give a funny speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this free public speaking video.
Humor can really help speeches. It can also ruin them. Learn how to give a funny speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this free public speaking video.
Your humor needs to relate to the content of your speech without great effort. Learn how to give a funny speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this free public speaking video.
Don't preface, or telegraph, your joke. Just tell it. Learn how to give a funny speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this free public speaking video.
Keep your eye on your audience. Don't read the punchline of your joke off your notes. Learn how to give a funny speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this free public speaking video.
What if your joke bombs? Have a face-saving quip ready. Learn how to give a funny speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this free public speaking video.
Some special occasion speeches call for a lot of humor. For example, toasts at weddings, retirement parties, and birthdays. Learn how to give a funny speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this free public speaking video.
People have been making speeches in front of groups since mankind has been able to communicate. Public speaking refers to giving speeches with the intention of informing audiences about certain topics or persuading listeners to agree with various opinions. From U.S. presidents to members of the local Rotary Club, speakers utilize public speaking skills when addressing audiences. Though public speaking styles have changed over time, the basic elements are timeless. In learning to speak in public, we obtain relevant skills that enrich our ability to communicate clearly in other social situations as well.
In this free video series, professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin offers tips on public speaking, explaining the skills and training necessary to give a funny speech. Tracy will help you recognize your personal style, what is appropriate for your audience and the uniqueness of each situation. She will also advise you about brevity, spontaneity, relevance and eye contact. Tracy will get you ready to prepare and deliver a humorous speech, while also giving you valuable lessons that are universally applicable to all public speaking situations.
Tracy Goodwin Tracy Goodwin has a master’s in corporate communication and 10 years experience in professional speaking. Recipient of numerous public speaking awards and is a college professor of public speaking, interpersonal communications, voice and diction, and business speech. Goodwin is the author of "Be Delicious: The Art of Voice & Movement Integration."dkdk
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