Lasting Last Impressions
Close the presentation in a meaningful and memorable way, making sure you prepare and practice it. It may be a powerful quotation or even a short story, but it should linger in the minds of the audience.
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Prepare a Great Opening
- Organize your thoughts, determine the flow of the presentation and practice transitions.
- Prepare and practice the opening of your speech. This will set the tone for the entire presentation. Start with something positive (for example, "I love being here...")
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Platform, presence, personality
- The opening is highly important, so it should be carefully planned in advance
- Keep the introduction very short, ideally just 1-2 sentences
- Novices often make the mistake of either telling a story or apologizing, avoiding both
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Practice
A great way to remove a large portion of fear is to practice hard, studying the topic well. You can research all questions that the audience may ask, and practice the speech in front of a mirror or in front of friends.
Practicing soothes our nerves, making us ready...
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