How And When To Use Humor When Giving Presentations

K

Kevin Sheridan

12 min read ยท Apr 15, 2026

How And When To Use Humor When Giving Presentations

This blog is the fifth of a series of blogs in which I share the discoveries and best practices for Being A Great Public Speaker with you. I encourage you to share each of these blogs with both your peers and members of your Management Team. Using humor in your speeches can add color and lightness to your presentation, but also can result in danger and darkness, if not used appropriately. So how and when do you best use humor when giving presentations?

Access Full Briefing

This research is reserved for our professional network. Enter your work details below to access the full PDF report.

By accessing, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.

Access Granted
An Executive from a Global Firm just accessed Research Briefing