terrylee

I believe that some of the world’s greatest presenters are stand up comedians.  Great comedians, such as Jerry Seinfeld, deliver presentations in front of colossal crowds; furthermore, they are masters of drawing the audience in, communicating their ideas clearly, and convincing the audience to agree.  So how are they able to do this?  First, they are able to draw the audience in with their confidence.  The greatest comedians are also often the most confident.  By moving around the stage, and speaking slowly and clearly, they indicate that they are confident and comfortable, naturally letting the audience lower their guards and drawing them in.  Second, they are also able to communicate their ideas clearly by using effecting language, whether in words or in body.  By using simple, understandable words, comedians are able to speak to the general audience without making them feel inferior.  If the message is still unclear, great comedians often use body language to describe their words, making the message clearer.  By drawing the audience in, and communicating their ideas clearly, they naturally convince the audience to agree, and often receive a howling response from the crowd.  By examining great stand-up comedians, we can learn to deliver better presentations.