Put Humor Into A Public Speaking Speech

Putting humor into a public speaking speech is a powerful way to win over a public speaking audience. But remember to be effective when giving a public speaking speech you do not have to be funny.

Here are some tips to consider to put humor into a public speaking speech:* Observe other speakers. Note how they tell the story, the tone of their voice, their gestures, face expressions, the timing and pauses.

* Memorize the stories. You cannot read humor - you need to be looking at you audience to sell it. Also you do not want to lose your opportunity by stumbling over the punchline.

I'll have some more techniques for using humor in a public speaking speech in a few days.