It's no secret that we tend to like to be around people who make us laugh. Whether it's a comedian on a stage, a partner who brings positive energy to a relationship or even a co-worker who makes the work day fun, it's a powerful draw. But do you learn how to be funny? Is there a formula for engaging with people in a way that entertains and amuses? As you're about to learn, there is no secret formula. It's a gift we've all been given - we just need to learn how to embrace it. In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Stephanie Paul, a coach who works with executives, sales teams, TEDx speakers, fundraisers, and experts of all kinds, helping them to become master communicators. Her areas of expertise seem almost endless, having worked as an actress, an improv, stand-up, and sketch comedian, a director and producer for live events, stage and video, a writer, and as a public speaker.  You'll discover some of the secrets of the entertainment industry, and how Stephanie has worked her way through nearly every area of the field, both in front of and behind the camera. You'll learn how a chance meeting with a friend led to her transition from the entertainment industry to the world of corporate coaching, and how many of her skills have successfully transferred over. You'll also learn some of the key components for building and delivering a compelling and engaging talk to any audience - and it's probably not what you think! Join Darius and Stephanie as they discuss the power of being an engaging communicator in all areas of your life. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn in this Show: The in's and out's of the acting business and how Stephanie worked her way through nearly every area of the field, both in front of and behind the camera. Her surprising transition from the acting world to the corporate world. The key components for building and delivering a compelling and powerful talk to any audience. And so much more... Resources: Stephanie's Website Darius Class Website The Real Darius Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter LinkedIn This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices