As a speaker and presenter, the core benefit of Adding Humor to your Presentation is not making your audience laugh. Wha??? Nope, the core benefit of Adding Humor to your Presentation is building connection with your audience by making them laugh.

“I get that logic, but I’m not funny” is often the retort, but in this fascinating program IrishmanSpeaks – Conor Cunneen will demonstrate you don’t have to be funny to be funny!

Conor will help you capture everyday humor which you can bring to your presentations to build connection, memorabilty and repeat engagements.

What you will learn in this serious program on humor!

• How to Use Humor Strategically (Not as Stand-Up Comedy) to reinforce your message and build connection, trust and memorability.
• The neuroscience behind laughter — how it triggers feel-good chemicals, encourages mirror neuron activity, and makes audiences more open, receptive, and memorable.
• How to Find and Apply Humor from Everyday Life utilizing Conor’s L.A.U.G.H. framework) to capture anecdotes, stories, and moments from your daily lives.

Learn more and register here: https://nsa-il.org/product/jan2026/