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The Beginning Of Your Speech
- Take the time to stand straight, to smile, (acknowledge the audience, thank them and your host depending on the event), take a couple of deep breaths while going over your first line in your head.
- Start with a bang - a statistic, a quote, a statement, a joke - anything that will arouse curiosity and engage your audience's thinking.
- Don't start with "Hello, my name is... and I'm going to talk about..."
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Before You Give A Presentation
- Walk the stage. It is good to get a feel for the stage because it means you can establish a sense of ownership of the space, which will increase your confidence.
- Check the equipment to avoid minor mishaps.
- Know where you are sitti...
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Make an impact with your close
Your close is what the audience will remember. Don't shuffle and say "Umm, that's it." At the very least, add a strong last line and say "thank you."
- Wind down with something uplifting. Use another story or a quote that will uplift the audience....
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Maintaining Your Audience's Interest
Now that you’ve captured the audience, you have to maintain their interest. This can take different formats:
- Problem/Solution: This is commonly used when introducing a product or innovation, using the Monroe Sequence: Draw attention, Establish need, ...
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