By Frank Bublitz
Many years ago I made a variety of “inspirational” and “informative” talks to groups both large and small. When I spoke I opened my presentations with a joke or story.
Why? It’s called an “Attention Getting Opening”. Humor is only one of those but was always my go-to. Because, as my mother always said, “Laugh and the world laughs with you, but cry and you cry alone”. Except on social media, where it seems that the more you cry the more your posts are stitched or reposted.
Humor is used effectively by people who are required to speak for some purpose and do not like it. Humor opens people up to you and also allows you to relax and become a more effective presenter.
Inspiring is done through stories for the most part. Think of the Bible. Jesus used Parables to inspire people to follow him.
When you are feeling depressed, or just sad for some specific reason, inspiring poems, stories, and songs can be very helpful to you. There are some poems and songs that are written to help people feel better about themselves, enjoy events, and for many other reasons.
Inspirational speaking is done in many areas of life. And, the best inspirational speeches are the shortest ones! There is a saying in the world of presenters that usually goes like this:
“The mind absorbs as long as the seat endures”.
Inspirational poems, songs, and stories can also be a lot of fun to write or to hear. And as I share with you every week, fun IS healthy1
