Episode Details

Stand-up comedy is not just about making people laugh. It is about creating a connection with a group of strangers to evoke an emotional response and influence them; something critical to leaders at every level and in any organization. Comedian and Author Selena Coppock, is the artist behind Seen Better Days, a comedy album that hit #1 on the iTunes Comedy chart.

She is ranked one of the 8 funniest feminists on Twitter and joins host Fran Racioppi to unpack the leadership characteristics required to stand up in front of total strangers and make them like you. 

She showed the differences between improv and a team's ability to hide your flaws vs stand-up, where there is no one but yourself to blame for failure. She explained how you pick yourself up off the floor, forget about the times the audience threw tomatoes, and grab the mic for another round. 

Selena also highlighted her book, The New Rules for Blondes, where she and Fran challenged stereotypes about women, their place in society, and how we all can learn to shine if we believe in ourselves first. 

Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website.

Highlights:

-The characteristics needed to build a career as a comedian when competition is fierce and options are endless.

-Subjective vs objective results in performance.

-The team aspect of Improv comedy and how the team can hide an individual’s flaws.

-Stand-up comedy as an individual’s need to perform in the moment based on detailed preparation and planning.

-New York City as the epicenter of the comedy industry.

-How you present yourself to an audience matters in how they interpret what you are saying.

-How to approach difficult and controversial topics with care, but also in a way that resonates