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How Humor Makes You a Better Speaker - Paul Pastore
Episode 86
Tuesday, 31 March, 2026
What if humor is not something you are born with, but something you can build? In this episode of Speak Arizona, Rupesh Parbhoo talks with Paul Pastore about why humor works like any other communication skill: it can be practiced, refined, and used with purpose. They explore how speakers can build confidence by learning jokes, telling better stories, and paying attention to audience response. The conversation also goes beyond laughs into mentorship, long-term commitment, and what change management looks like inside volunteer organizations. Along the way, Paul shares practical wisdom on feedback, growth, and why continuous improvement matters. Perfect for professionals, speakers, and club leaders who want to communicate with more confidence, connection, and impact. Key takeaways - Humor becomes more accessible when you treat it as a skill instead of a personality trait. - Great speakers use stories, short jokes, and audience awareness to keep people engaged. - Mentorship often starts with simple encouragement and consistent feedback. - Change takes time, especially in volunteer organizations where trust and habits matter. - Long-term growth in speaking and leadership starts with setting bigger goals. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:48 - Meet Paul Pastore 03:44 - A joke 05:20 - Humor as a skill 10:35 - How Paul prepares 12:25 - What makes humor effective 16:32 - Why Paul keeps coming back to Toastmasters 17:24 - Mentorship, encouragement, and helping clubs improve 21:22 - Kaizen vs entropy 26:40 - Lessons in change management 33:17 - Using Notes 41:09 - Rapid Fire Guest Paul Pastore has been a residential real estate broker in Arizona since 1977. He is also a longtime Toastmasters member known for his humor, mentorship, and commitment to helping others grow as speakers and leaders. Connect - Email: paulpastore@realtor.com - Website: https://www.paulpastore.com/
