Do You Talk Funny?: 7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker by David Nihill

Do You Talk Funny?: 7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker by David Nihill is a great read for anyone who needs help improving their public speaking skills. The book combines comedy and storytelling techniques to help readers become more engaged and persuasive public speakers.

By reading this book, readers can find ways to be more interesting and engaging speakers. Nihill draws on his experiences as a stand-up comedian to provide several techniques that can help people become better public speakers. At its core, Nihill's book is about the power of comedy to captivate and engage an audience.

Nihill begins by helping readers identify the five elements of humor: surprise, juxtaposition, repeated elements, incongruity, and satire. Through examples of comedians, such as Mitch Hedberg, Louis C.K., and Sarah Silverman, readers can get an idea of the types of humor that resonate with crowds. By understanding these elements of comedy, readers can then begin to apply them to their public speaking skills.

Nihill also covers the importance of owning an audience, as well as body language and storytelling as powerful tools for engaging a crowd. He explores the various ways to create presence and energy on stage and how to read an audience to tailor the topics of a speech. Additionally, he talks about how to use stories to captivate an audience, how to make jokes and use themuating, and how to project one's voice and be heard without screaming.

The book also focuses on the use of language and how to choose the right words that will make an impact, and how to improve clarity and credibility in public speaking. Nihill uses various examples to illustrate the power of confident and concise language when making a speech. In addition, he advises on how to improve public speaking skills by creating a routine, whether that involves pre-speaking exercises such as writing a “mock” speech or finding a system of cues that can help you to organize your thoughts.

Do You Talk Funny?: 7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker by David Nihill is a great book for those looking to improve their public speaking skills. It goes beyond presenting the basics of public speaking to provide readers with creative strategies to add humor and energy to their speeches. With funny stories and practical advice, this book can help readers become better - and funnier - public speakers.