Open Mic Nights: The Art of Getting Up and Falling Hard

Explore the vital role of humour in public speaking and embark on a journey through the world of stand-up comedy. This bonus episode reveals personal insights from the host, including his experiences and challenges at open mic nights. Discover how to overcome the fear of performing, the joy of making people laugh, and the importance of mental resilience against criticism. Listen to a live performance, where the host shares comedic tales from school, PE challenges, and finding humour in everyday life.Episode Timestamps00:00 - Introduction and Purpose of the Bonus Episode00:28 - The Importance of Humour in Public Speaking01:25 - Overcoming the Fear of Open Mic Nights02:32 - My Experience with Open Mic Comedy03:32 - The Joy and Challenges of Making People Laugh07:06 - Dealing with Online Criticism09:36 - Transition to the Comedy Set10:11 - Stand-Up Comedy PerformanceKeywords: humour in public speaking, stand-up comedy journey, open mic nights, mental resilience in comedy, comedic performance.#StandUpComedy #PublicSpeaking #OpenMic #ComedyJourney #HumourVisit presentinfluence.com/quiz to take the Speaker Radiance Quiz and discover your Charisma Quotient.For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email [email protected] or find me on LinkedInYou can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluenceThanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.Mentioned in this episode:The Known, Booked & Paid Blueprint (Founding cohort)Get all the information on the Known, Booked & Paid Blueprint at https://presentinfluence.com/kbpb to see if it's the right fit for you.