Kory Hoang - Comic Timing in the Workplace (for Presentations, Sales, & Relationships)

Comic Timing in the Workplace (for Presentations, Sales, & Relationships) as presented by Kory Hoang at brightonSEO San Diego on November 10, 2023.

Transcript

1. in the Workplace COMIC TIMING COMIC TIMING For Presentations, Sales, & Relationships by Kory Hoang : @KoryJNebo
2. Hi, my name is Kory Hoang
3. HOOLIGAN HOOLIGAN HOOLIGAN CANCELED
4. The Secret of My Success ?
6. Not quite...
7. COMIC TIMING
8. What is Comic Timing anyways?
9. Consider Your Favorite Comedy Movies ...
10. They’re all carefully *edited* ...
11. What about live performances then?
12. That’s where Comic Timing comes into play!
13. Doing Stand-Up Learning the Human Condition
14. Lol no.
15. What’s the point of Comedy?
16. Comedy only has one universal objective...
17. To tell the Truth.
18. Comedy is inherently relatable
20. Comedy is important for Relationships
21. All forms of communication should be a growing process...
22. Can Comic Timing only be learned through experience?
23. Maybe...
24. How do we improve our Comic Timing then?
25. It comes down to three things...
26. I. Embrace Each Challenge as a Learning Experience
27. II. Bring Energy Into Everything You Do
28. III. Live in the Moment
29. These factors contribute to great storytelling
30. These factors contribute to great storytelling
31. These factors contribute to great communication
32. Naturalism
33. Comic Timing is rooted in Naturalism!
34. There are no rules or limitations for comedy or communication
35. Anyone can have a good memory, but...
36. Memorization & Expectations can get in the way of Spontaneity & Creativity
37. PRO TIP!!!
38. Watch how people communicate with eachother in public places!
39. Genuine communication is learning what to look for in other people
40. That’s how you give them what they really want
41. That’s how you give them what they really want (and vice versa)
42. Scenario Time!
43. You have a standard sales script you need to pitch
44. It can be delivered by 3 different people
45. to 3 different audiences
46. for 9 different outcomes.
47. No one client is the same.
48. The same goes for people.
49. Sometimes you just have to do your homework...
50. The 5 W’s!
51. Only then can you get to “How”
52. This same process applies for stand-up routines
53. Why can’t we do the same for clients, coworkers, and the people in front of us?
54. Our industry can do better
55. We are capable of doing better
56. We are capable of doing better if we CHOOSE to.
57. I. Embrace Each Challenge as a Learning Experience
58. A lot of people are afraid of making mistakes
59. Anxiety that accompanies the thought of trying something new
60. Dreaming of scenarios doesn’t set up reality very well
61. But those moments in real life can help us learn about others and ourselves.
62. Experience is necessary for Comic Timing
63. The most successful people you meet didn’t just land at the top of the mountain
64. There is usually Struggle & Failure on the path to Success
65. Sometimes the only way out (and up) is through
66. Comedians follow this thought process all the time
67. Sometimes it can help to learn to laugh at yourself and your circumstances
68. Be open to learning and experiencing more
69. Life is a marathon, not a sprint.
70. II. Bring Energy Into Everything You Do
71. What kind of energy?
72. Physical energy?
73. YES!
74. ... but not really.
75. Intentionality!
76. “Chekhov’s Gun”
77. Making sure your physical and emotional energy is both intentional and sustainable
78. Comfortability is key
79. Tension is the enemy of naturalism and good communication
80. PRO TIP!!!
81. Have you ever taken your calls standing up?
82. Being yourself plays a major role in the energy you give
83. Ask yourself about the kind of people you find more approachable in life
84. We like FLAWED fictional characters because it’s realistic and relatable
85. Power and image is what we give to other people
86. Be confident - but understand the difference between confidence and cockiness
87. This makes for great storytelling as well
88. The energy and confidence you bring can help others as well
89. We have an unspoken responsibility to be good to others if we accept it
90. Find the people who give you energy and that you feel you can give back to
91. III. Live in the Moment
92. “Don’t Play the Result! “
93. Play each scene and each beat as it comes
94. You don’t always know the story as much as you think you do
95. This doesn’t mean “don’t be prepared”
96. But don’t play yourself into a bad situation
97. The result isn’t written yet
98. “Act as if”
99. “Act as if” it ‘s the way you want things to be
100. “A chip and a chair”
101. NEVER count yourself out of life’s poker game!
102. Your reward is a story that will hopefully either inspire or encourage laughter
103. “Listen and be mindful of your circumstances”
104. Be observant and live in the moment more
105. It starts with the little things - work your way from there
106. How do we set Goals?
107. Have positive short-term goals that are actionable
108. REMINDER!
109. It’s okay to not reach your goals
110. You most likely still learned something along the way
111. It’s called Comic TIMING for a reason!
112. The Secret of My Success ?
113. Embrace each challenge as a learning experience Bring energy into everything you do Live in the moment
114. THANK YOU! : @KoryJNebo