Five to ten seconds! On social media you don’t even have that long. In the room or on stage you might have those five to ten seconds to grab their attention before they write you off. And once they’ve dimissed you, they won’t tune in again. You’re wasting your time because they’re scrolling. Not their fault. It’s yours.
First impressions count. imagine if you could have them with “hello”.
What can you do and say to grab attention when you start your presentation? When seconds matter, every word and pause counts. Don’t wing it. Don’t stumble. Instead, prepare your opening words to grab attention and get your presentation started on the right foot.
Words matter especially at the begining of your speech. Don’t start with a joke. Don’t talk about yourself. Review these ten opening mistakes and save yourself grief of a failed opening.
Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Opening Your Speech
Imagine if you could open your presentaiton with pizzazz everytime you speak. That’s what you’re learn from this practical and powerful ebook. You can apply the techinques in your next presentation, then repeat and hone them for each presentation. You’ll read this book several times to reinforce the tips while you adapt them to your standard presentation.
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Open Your Presentation with Pizzazz
Short answer, No, No, No!
There’s an old myth that you should start your speech with a joke. You are not a talk show host. You are not a comedian. It would be nice to use humor during your speech. But, don’t start with a joke beause it has nothing to do with your message. It often falls flat and you lost credibilty. Instead you want to engage your audience with your key message.
Take lessons from Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities.
What’s the conflict between the best of times and worst of times?
How might you use that language in your opening?
Black and white. Good and evil. Hot and cold. Leverage contrast to grab attention.
Silly phrases to avoid when you start speaking. Instead what might you say to grab attention and establish credibility with your audience? Here are opening phrases you might use to grab attention when you start speaking.
Grab Attention When You open Your Presentation
Effective communication starts by understanding the principles, then developing your skills with practice and coaching.
