It can be truly intimidating to speak in public. The thought of appearing before an audience is more terrifying for David Nihill than cliff diving into a thorny pit of snakes and mothers-in-law. Some change was needed. David wanted to conquer his doubts by pretending to be an experienced comic named Irish Dave for a whole year, attending as many comedy clubs, concerts, and events as possible in what doesn't seem like the best idea…
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It can be truly intimidating to speak in public. The thought of appearing before an audience is more terrifying for David Nihill than cliff diving into a thorny pit of snakes and mothers-in-law. Some change was needed. David wanted to conquer his doubts by pretending to be an experienced comic named Irish Dave for a whole year, attending as many comedy clubs, concerts, and events as possible in what doesn’t seem like the best idea ever. At least one part of the strategy is logical: he was still Irish and was already named Dave. Within one year, David went from being mortally scared of talking to holding a business event, doing stand-up comedy on a weekly basis, and winning storytelling contests in front of packed audiences. So he did so by reading from one of the world’s best public speakers: stand-up comedians. Do You Talk Funny? reveals that the main concepts of stand-up humor can be adapted to your talks and speeches to make you more entertaining, fascinating and attractive. Whether you’re planning for a speech on trade, delivering a wedding toast, defending your dissertation, collecting money from investors, or even trying to bring something you’re scared of, this book will take you from sweaty to stage-ready.
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It can be truly intimidating to speak in public. The thought of appearing before an audience is more terrifying for David Nihill than cliff diving into a thorny pit of snakes and mothers-in-law. Some change was needed. David wanted to conquer his doubts by pretending to be an experienced comic named Irish Dave for a whole year, attending as many comedy clubs, concerts, and events as possible in what doesn’t seem like the best idea ever. At least one part of the strategy is logical: he was still Irish and was already named Dave. Within one year, David went from being mortally scared of talking to holding a business event, doing stand-up comedy on a weekly basis, and winning storytelling contests in front of packed audiences. So he did so by reading from one of the world’s best public speakers: stand-up comedians. Do You Talk Funny? reveals that the main concepts of stand-up humor can be adapted to your talks and speeches to make you more entertaining, fascinating and attractive. Whether you’re planning for a speech on trade, delivering a wedding toast, defending your dissertation, collecting money from investors, or even trying to bring something you’re scared of, this book will take you from sweaty to stage-ready.
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