The first few words you say when you step on stage can make or break a speech.
Audiences have short attention spans; the best speakers know how to capture that attention within the first minute of the presentation.
In this video, I share three ways you can start your speech, and three things to definitely avoid!
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0:00 – Intro
0:26 – Start with a Story
1:59 – Ditch the Formalities
3:15 – Inject Humour
4:10 – Avoid the Speaker Stutter
5:19 – Ask a Question or Share a Surprising Fact
6:28 – Don’t Apologize
7:29 – Final Thoughts
