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Pocket Sized Pep TalksAuthor: Rob Jolles
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Why Self-Deprecating Humor Hurts Your Presentation
Episode 482
Wednesday, 3 September, 2025
Self-deprecating humor can be charming in a conversation or a date, but on stage, in front of an audience? It might be doing more harm than good. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll explore why joking about your own skills or value at the start of a presentation doesn’t win over an audience, it undermines their confidence in you. You'll hear why this common tactic backfires, and what to do instead if you want to connect, not deflect.
