Being able to use humor is a valuable skill for public speakers. In this TEDxDecatur talk, Al Wiseman shows how to add humor to your speeches and presentations by developing a "Finding the Funny" mindset and learning how to see the humor in everyday life.

Al Wiseman is a humorist, trainer, and speech coach in his company, A Wiseman Speaks. He has been a Toastmaster for over 25 years and has earned three Distinguished Toastmaster awards - Toastmasters highest level of achievement. He was crowned the state champion in the Humorous Speech Contest, and he has presented his Finding the Funny workshops at the local, state, and international levels. For several years, he wrote a humor column entitled "Laugh Lines" for a local community newspaper, and he is the author of "Finding the Funny," published in 2010, and the soon-to-be-released, "Finding the Funny Too." With his trademark style of humor, he delivers workshops, seminars, and one-on-one coaching that help professionals add humor to their presentations. Al Wiseman is a certified John Maxwell Trainer and Coach. He is also a loving husband and father, who enjoys reading, hiking, and yardwork.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx