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Using Humor in Presentations w/ Comedian Leanne Linsky
Episode 221

Using Humor in Presentations w/ Comedian Leanne Linsky

Speaking and Communicating Podcast

March 22, 202436m 10s

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Show Notes

Ready to turn your speaking blunders into stand-up success?

Meet Leanne Linsky!

Leanne, the founder of Plausible and a seasoned comedian, joins us from Seattle to share her unique insights on how humor can transform our public speaking and communication skills. With a background that spans from the corporate world to the comedy stage, Leanne reveals the secrets to captivating an audience, handling unexpected heckles, and crafting a presentation that's as memorable as a well-delivered punchline.

Connect with Leanne:
Website: https://plauzzable.com
Socials: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @Plauzzable

Tune in to this laughter-filled episode and discover how to infuse wit into your words, the art of the comedic pause, and why storytelling is your secret weapon for engagement. Whether you're a nervous novice or a seasoned speaker, Leanne's strategies will help you embrace the spotlight with confidence and a grin.

📋 Episode Chapters

(00:00) This podcast is about improving your speaking and communicating skills
(00:51) Leanne Linsky is a comedian and entrepreneur from Seattle
(01:41) You started out in business but now do all your comedy online
(05:23) Right now, if you want to earn money for your performing,
(06:09) When you're telling jokes, there's usually this pause
(11:44) Speaking of engagement, you engage your audience in the sense that they know something else
(16:04) Crowd work takes practice, but Steve Martin perfected it brilliantly
(23:08) Practice, practice, practice. Certain comedians have their sayings or their things
(23:44) You should structure your jokes such that you don't forget
(29:38) Another key factor that can influence your audience response is what was happening before presentation
(33:03) Leanne, any last words for presentations and public speaking

Connect with Leanne:
Website: https://leannelinsky.com

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/using-humor-in-presentations-w-leanne-linsky/id1614151066?i=1000650131921
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3yUoEe4NfWleAX9WqPB6Op
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kwzt4ctXJQ

Topics

Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingComedian StrategiesSoft SkillsCareer GrowthLeadership DevelopmentPodcast ReviewLeanne LinskyPlausibleOpen MicsComedy WritingImprov ClassesSecond CityInnovation And EntrepreneurshipTechtainmentMedia TechnologyAudience EngagementJoke TimingCrowd WorkSelf-Deprecating Humor