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Start with a prop

Start with a prop

When speaking in front of people, you have about 10 seconds to capture their attention before they tune out, so you must do something interesting.

Start with a prop. It can be any physical object, such as using a piece of fruit as a metaphor.

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How to quickly captivate your audience's attention: The following tips apply to any setting where you need to give a presentation in front of a group of people.

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