The context
Where the work begins
Stephan Dyer's path to comedy ran through a banking career and a U of T Toastmasters class. The 2010 commerce graduate later left finance, performed with major comedy outlets and co-founded reTHINK Group to teach workplace communication. He now teaches public speaking at U of T's School of Continuing Studies.
The takeaway
What follows
His advice is demanding but practical. Open strongly, tailor the material to the audience and invite participation every few minutes. Rehearsal means speaking aloud, not running through words in your head. Dyer recommends at least 20 run-throughs for a 30-minute presentation; recording practice sessions helps speakers hear repetition and decide what to cut.
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