{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 322 WHAT COMEDIANS KNOW THAT SPEAKERS DON\u2019T WITH CHRIS MCGUIRE","description":" Speakers often open a speech with a greeting, a story, a strong statement, or a question. However, comedians use a technique that many speakers haven\u2019t mastered. Humorist, Hollywood producer, and Stage Time faculty member Chris McGuire sits down with Darren and Mark to expand on this technique and shows how any presenter can find gold mines that can make you unforgettable.    SNIPPETS:   \u2022 Do what comedians do   \u2022 It\u2019s all about connecting first   \u2022 Use a \u2018warm open\u2019; don\u2019t jump right in or use small talk.   \u2022 \u201cBefore we get started\u2026\u201d   \u2022 Establish Commonality through Incongruity   \u2022 Uncover the Gold Mines like the humble surroundings   \u2022 Address the elephants in the room   \u2022 Talk about what you have in common with the audience   \u2022 Respect and connect   \u2022 Your audience should feel that you wrote your speech just for them   \u2022 Use callbacks   \u2022 Sharpen your Humor Detector   Work with Mark and Darren: https:\/\/www.stagetimeuniversity.com\/get-a-speaking-coach\/   Check Out Stage Time University: https:\/\/www.stagetimeuniversity.com ","author_name":"Unforgettable Presentations","author_url":"http:\/\/unforgettablepresentations.libsyn.com\/website","html":"