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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 39 MIN

Funny on Purpose: Humor as a Presentation Tool

from The Presentation Whisperer Show · host Rob Jolles

In this Presentation Whisperer Show you will learn: o Where the belief comes from that humor is something you either have—or you don’t. o What people misunderstand when they say, “I’m just not funny.” o The practical building blocks used to teach humor to speakers who don’t see themselves as comedic. o Whether effective humor depends more on technique, awareness, confidence—or a combination of all three. o How to experiment with humor without risking embarrassment or losing credibility. o How acting and improv techniques make humor more intentional and less risky for presenters. o The difference between getting laughs and using humor in service of a message. o Common mistakes non-comedians make when they try to “add a joke” the wrong way. o One practical step any speaker can take to begin experimenting with humor right away.   To learn more about this guest: Email: [email protected] Website: https://www. frankiekemp.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankiekemp/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FrankieKemp Instagram; @thefrankiekemp Hosted by Rob Jolles; professional speaker, bestselling author, and four-decade veteran of the stage and training room.Learn more about Rob’s books, coaching, training programs, and keynote work at ThePresentationWhisperer.com, or Jolles.com.Connect with Rob on LinkedIn  or follow Rob’s LinkedIn Newsletter, When Every Word Matters

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Not everyone is naturally funny, and that belief alone keeps a lot of speakers from even trying. But avoiding humor doesn’t make presentations safer; it often makes them forgettable. Award-winning storyteller, actor, playwright, and communication coach Frankie Kemp sits down with Rob to explore whether humor is really a gift you’re born with, or a skill you can build. Drawing from acting, improv, psychology, and business communication, Frankie breaks down how everyday presenters can use humor intentionally, authentically, and without pretending to be someone they’re not.

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