Masterclass: Hacking Public Speaking Through Comedy 

FunnyBizz the only event of its kind, bringing leading thinkers from the seemingly disparate worlds of comedy and business together to help the world stop synergizing its valueadds and learn to find its funny.

FunnyBizz: Where Business Meets Humor

The only workshop on public speaking you’ll ever need to take! (and the funniest) 
“David Nihill is one of the best public speaking coaches out there”- Forbes.com
January in San Francisco is all about Sketchfest Comedy Festival and all things funny. FunnyBizz brings you leading funny business speakers, published authors, TED speakers, creative directors and top comedic talent to pull back the curtain and show you how to use humor to make an impact, add value and connect with customers on a level that not only inspires loyalty, but causes coffee to shoot out their noses
You’re scheduled to give a business presentation, pitch to investors, or deliver a wedding toast. And you’re petrified. You’re simply not cut out for public speaking. Never mind being entertaining. David Nihill has walked—and talked—in your shoes. 
David went from being deathly afraid of standing in front of an audience to performing <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1286209531551215" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">stand-up routines</A>, giving a <A HREF="https://www.ted.com/talks/david_nihill_standing_up_to_fear" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TED talk</A>, winning the San Francisco International Comedy Competition, winning storytelling competitions in front of packed houses and becoming one of the world’s leading experts on the usually not so exciting topic of public speaking. 
From Ireland and based based in Silicon Valley David has been described by Forbes.com “as one of the best public speaking coaches out there” and <A HREF="http://influencer.funnybizz.co/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">his company</A> of ghostwriters are behind some of the world’s most high profile CEO’s talks. His <A HREF="https://www.creativelive.com/class/how-to-become-a-funnier-speaker-david-nihill" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">program</A> with over 30,000 students has been named one of the best training courses for presenters by Prezi. His <A HREF="https://www.amazon.com/Do-You-Talk-Funny-Funnier/dp/1942952279" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">book </A>remains one of the highest rated in the world on the subject and has been listed by Books Inc as "The best book of public speaking techniques on the market."
David will share the techniques of the world’s best TED speakers in this highly energetic, engaging and funny workshop. Audiences will learn:
<UL>
<LI>How to craft a story and content that your audience will want to listen to.</LI>
<LI>How and when to include the best parts of your presentation for greatest impact.</LI>
<LI>How to deal with stage fright and flop sweat.</LI>
<LI>How to avoid going blank on stage.</LI>
<LI>How to master the two most important parts of your performance: timing and delivery.</LI>
<LI>Tons of never heard before actionable tips to apply immediately in your next public speaking engagement.</LI>
</UL>
Take this class and you’ll enjoy presenting to people, they’ll enjoy listening to you, and crucially they’ll happily retain your message.
Early bird registration includes a signed copy of David’s best-selling book <A HREF="https://www.amazon.com/Do-You-Talk-Funny-Funnier/dp/1942952279" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Do You Talk Funny? 7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker.</A> Places are limited to 60. 
“THE BEST BOOK OF PUBLIC SPEAKING TECHNIQUES ON THE MARKET.”- BOOKS INC.
“THE BEST PUBLIC SPEAKING BOOK OF ALL TIME.” – BOOKAUTHORITY
About your instructor: 
David Nihill is the author of the best-selling book Do You Talk Funny? and the Founder of FunnyBizz Conference. His work has been featured in Inc., TED, Lifehacker, The Huffington Post, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Forbes, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, The Irish Times and the Irish Independent. He has thought at Stanford Graduate Business School, UC Berkeley, Hult International Business School, University of Oxford and University College Dublin. A graduate of the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School he calls San Francisco home when immigration officials permit, and was named on the 2017 Irish America 100 List, which recognizes the accomplishments of the best and the brightest Irish-American and Irish-born leaders. More info <A HREF="http://davidnihill.com/speaking/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</A>
<A HREF="http://davidnihill.com/speaking/#social-reaction" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here</A> for social reviews and feedback from past attendees. 
 One of our most sought after trainers”
 – Nasdaq
“We can’t wait to have him back” – Stanford Graduate Business School
 “Best guest speaker we’ve had” – Hubspot
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