Humor in Geschäftspräsentationen

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It might sound unusual, but humor has its place in the business world too! 🧐 Presentations don’t have to be dry and boring. A well-placed joke can break the ice, lighten the mood, and make your audience smile. 😄

David JP Philips put it perfectly: When people laugh, the brain releases endorphins. These make the audience more receptive to your message. 🎯

What’s the best type of humor? You’ll find out in the YouTube video.

💡 Pro tip: Situational comedy works wonderfully too. Take a close look at your surroundings or your audience and use what’s happening right now. (Recommendation: Check out Max Amini.)

So, the learning of the day: Laughter is the most direct path to your audience’s hearts! 💥

TV-Duell Kamala Harris gegen Donald J. Trump

🎤 TV debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris from 10.09.2024 🎤

Even though it was politically heated, there are exciting **rhetorical** lessons that we can use for our own presentations!
🚀   🔹 **Preparation pays off** Kamala Harris spent several days preparing intensively – and it paid off! 💡 Preparation is the key to success for any presentation or pitch, especially when it comes to important messages.

🔹 **Teamwork is key** Harris had a whole team of experts behind her. 👥 We often prepare presentations on our own – but it’s worth having someone else look over the content! That way you get valuable feedback.

🔹 **Free speech = more eye contact** Both candidates spoke without a cheat sheet, but only Kamala Harris really used the **eye contact** with the camera and the audience. 👀 Fewer notes and slides can make a presentation much more powerful.

🔹 **Gestures make all the difference** Both Trump and Harris used their hands purposefully, especially the right hand, to symbolically “hammer in stakes.” ✋💥 A powerful gesture can reinforce the message.

🔹 **Repetition as a stylistic device!** Kamala Harris deliberately used repetition, e.g. at minute 11:00: “Donald Trump left us…” 🔄 This technique, the anaphora, brings clarity and emphasis.   In conclusion: Harris completed her sentences – Trump often didn’t.

🧐 A clear structure ensures that the message gets through. 👉 To the YouTube video.

💬 **What rhetorical techniques will you use in your next presentation? Share it in the comments! 👇😊

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