6 Ways to Use Humor in a Presentation - Even in Technical or Scientific Presentations // Using humor in your presentation is an excellent way to connect with your audience -- even if you're delivering a highly technical or scientific talk.
You could either open your presentation with humor or add humor elements at any point during your talk.
In this video, I provide 6 ways to add organic, authentic humor to your speech or presentation -- without ever having to tell a joke! On a scale from subtle to advanced techniques, you can choose humor elements that you find most comfortable.
00:09 Two main fears when adding humor
00:46 Using ORGANIC Humor
1:27 🙂 Tip 1: Open your talk with humor
2:42 Using CALLBACK
3:19 😊 Tip 2
4:46 😀 Tip 3
6:21 😄 Tip 4 Borrowed humor: My FAVORITE!
8:00 😆 Tip 5
9:22 😂 Tip 6
10:51 Trevor Noah says...
I want you to know that it's totally possible to make your speech, talk, or presentation funny and memorable EVEN in a highly professional setting!
Which one of these presentation tips are you going to use next? Let me know in the comments below! 👇🏼
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Anita Ramanathan is a communication strategist, science writer, and speaker. Through Word Cortex, she shares tried-and-true strategies for effective communication, delivers high-value, energetic workshops, and works with science and tech leaders in crafting compelling stories.