Effective communication should not feel like spinning a roulette wheel! But, for many people, it does. Especially those who are called upon to address their team, or an audience.

One of the most common questions I received, as a professional stand-up comedian, was, "What if the audience doesn’t laugh?"

I’ll admit, in the early days of my career, that fear was very real. But over time, I learned to master certain principles of the craft that allowed me to step onto any stage, anywhere in the world, and successfully engage a room full of strangers.

I have identified 5 essential rules that comedians follow, in order to connect with any given audience on any given night. The good news is that, these rules are not specific to joke telling… they are fundamental principles of drawing an audience in and selling them on an idea.

“Set-ups and punchlines are not unique to comedy. To a comedian a they are designed to produce a laugh… to others they can produce anything from a motivated team member to a sale!”

I will teach you, your sales staff, your team leaders, and your CEOs, these five rules… in such a way that it will transform the way they influence others.

So, before you head into your next Sales Conference, Strategy Meeting or Global Summit… let’s talk. A small shift in the way you word your set-up… could pay dividends in the punchline!

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  • THE POWER OF DIVERSITY AND TRANSFORMATION: I was a teenager when the walls of apartheid were demolished. I had the privilege of having a front-row seat to one of the most historic moments in human history! And, as a young white minority, I was offered a unique perspective on a nation's transformation from hate and separation to understanding and strength. I will never forget the day Nelson Mandela was release from prison. The whole country held its breath as we found ourselves at a cross-road. One way led to fires of revenge… while the other led to a ‘Rainbow Nation’, united in its diversity. What Nelson Mandela chose to do, in one of the most charged moments in a history, set South Africa apart from other nations! He set an example for the world. It grew him into the statesman that he was, and earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993! Experiencing this historic transformation gave me profound insight into the kinds of decisions that are required of leaders, in order to separate them from the rest… and grow them into giants.

I would be delighted to learn more about your event and explore ways in which I could contribute meaningfully to its success!

What You Can Expect From Me

 

  • Prompt responses to all inquiries, ensuring clear and efficient communication.

  • A video conference consultation prior to your event, affording me a thorough understanding of your objectives, and determine how I can contribute to its success.

  • A carefully crafted, engaging, and results-driven presentation designed to align with the objectives we established together.

  • A timely follow-up after the event to assess your satisfaction, gather feedback, and ensure that expectations were met or exceeded.