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January in San Francisco is all about Sketchfest Comedy Festival & all things funny. This book talk is certainly that! Join us for an evening of laughter with Irish entertainer & bestselling author David Nihill.
Tickets include wine, beer & soft drinks & for the first 50 people to buy tickets, a signed copy of David's bestselling bookDo You Talk Funny.
In what doesn't sound like the best plan ever, David decided to overcome his fears by pretending to be an accomplished comedian called "Irish Dave" who just happened to be on tour in America for one full year, crashing as many comedy clubs, festivals & shows as possible. One part of the plan was at least logical: he was already Irish & already called Dave.
In one year, David went from being deathly afraid of public speaking to hosting a business conference, regularly performing stand-up comedy, & winning storytelling competitions in front of packed houses. He did it by learning from some of the best public speakers in the world: stand-up comedians. 
He also told a lot of funny stories along the way. Join us asDavid shares them along with the principles, techniques & tools of the worlds best TED speakers in a humorous talk based on his bestselling book<A HREF="https://www.amazon.com/Do-You-Talk-Funny-Funnier-ebook/dp/B017MWHCVI/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">Do You Talk Funny? 7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (And Funnier) Public Speaker.</A>
Tickets include wine, beer & soft drinks & for the first 50 people to buy tickets, a signed copy of David's bestselling book Do You Talk Funny.
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About the Author:
Born & raised in Dublin, Ireland, David is the author of the best-selling book <A HREF="https://www.amazon.com/Do-You-Talk-Funny-Funnier-ebook/dp/B017MWHCVI/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">Do You Talk Funny? </A>and the Founder of <A HREF="http://conference.funnybizz.co/" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">FunnyBizz Conference</A>. His work has been featured in, Lifehacker, The Huffington Post, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, The Irish Times, & Forbes.
His program with over 23,000 students has been featured by Prezi as one of the best training courses for presenters, & his book remains one of the highest rated in the world on the (usually not so wildly exciting) topic of public speaking.
A sought after international business speaker, David has also performed standup comedy at leading clubs including Cobbs, the Comedy Store, the Improv, the Punchline & the Upright Citizens Brigade, even though he strongly denies being a comedian & is well aware most people dont understand his accent. As a storyteller he finished runner up in NPRs the Moths largest US story telling competition & has won multiple Moth Storyslam competitions.
A graduate of the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School he calls San Francisco home when immigration officials permit, & was named on the 2017 Irish America 100 List, which recognizes the accomplishments of the best & the brightest Irish-American & Irish-born leaders.
A big fan of travel & languages David has lived & worked in 12 countries & visited 66 & counting.
More info <A HREF="http://davidnihill.com/" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">here</A>
What they are saying about David's talks:
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We cant wait to have him back Stanford Graduate Business School
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Best presentation in thirteen years of our conference Generali
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A notch above a normal speaker Prezi
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Best talk Ive heard in a long time Audience member
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Social comments & reaction<A HREF="http://davidnihill.com/speaking/#social-reaction" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">here</A>
What they are saying about the book:
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<DIV CLASS="productDescriptionWrapper">"David Nihill talks funny. He also writes funny. But his book isn't just entertaining, it's incredibly useful. It's packed with effective & easy-to-implement tips that have helped me in my presentations." AJ Jacobs, author ofDrop Dead HealthyandThe Year of Living Biblically "Your next talk will be 10 times more entertaining if you read this book." Charlie Hoehn, author ofPlay It Away: A Workaholic's Cure for Anxiety "This is a book you don't just read, it's a book you DO. Look, I'm such an expert in this field that I'm quoted in the book, & even I learned a tremendous amount reading it, so I'm gonna guess you will too." Bill Grundfest, Golden Globe Winner, 3 Time Emmy Nominee, Founder of NYC's Comedy Cellar "It is one of those rare books that makes you think, laugh, & embrace your quirky self. In an inspiring & entertaining manner,Do You Talk Funny?teaches you how to find your inner storytelling mojo. A great read!" Michael Margolis, CEO,Get Storied Not only does David nail how to add funny to your talks, he also practices what he preaches in this very entertaining read. My two complaints are: 1) This book didnt exist when I started as a speaker & 2) I didnt write it. Andrew Tarvin, author ofHumor That Works, award-winning speaker, NYC-based comedian From writing to performing to where to put your hands, David Nihill will help you become a more humorous storyteller. Peter McGraw, University of Colorado professor, director of the Humor Research Lab (HuRL), coauthor ofThe Humor Code: A Global Search for What Makes Things Funny Read this book & youll enjoy presenting to people, theyll enjoy listening to you & crucially theyll happily retain your message. A riveting read, a super story, & awesome advice. Neal OGorman, CEO, Artomatix Davids rich life experiences shine through in this wildly entertaining guide to public speaking. Whether youre reading it for fun or to stand out at your next business presentation, I promise youll be inspired. Sami Aziz, Producer on ABCsShark Tankand two-time Emmy Award Winner</DIV>
 
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QUESTIONS
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Q: Is this event real? It sounds too good to be true.
A: Its as real as the moment you realize you shouldnt have tried to save money by going to Supercuts. Plus, you wont leave looking like George Jefferson.
Q: I heard a rumor that it is actually possible to die laughing at your event. Can you confirm or deny?
A: Next question. This is too controversial.
Q: Do business & humor really work together?
A: Yes they do. Just likeSteven Seagal & a strong male ponytail.
 
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Refunds:
All tickets are non refundable.
Ticket Transfers:
If you're unable to make it, you can transfer your ticket. To do so, email team@funnybizz.co with the new attendees name, email, title, company, & phone number. Please note, tickets can only be transferred to another ticket holder until 12 hours prior to the event.
Buyer Information:
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