How Catchy Is Your Intro?
Would you read this if it didn’t draw you in? Then don’t expect your audience to listen to you if your talk doesn’t do the same. When you open your speech with a bang, you get the attention of the...
View ArticleGeneral essentials of creating an introduction
Now that you know the difference between an introduction and an opening, let’s go into how to create an introduction. In this first of five excerpts from a presentation based on Toastmaster’s...
View ArticleDrafting an introduction
It is always safer to draft your own introduction rather than leave it to chance that the host will introduce your presentation in an effective way. In this second of five excerpts from a presentation...
View ArticleDon’t give too much away in your introduction
A good speaker introducer shows restraint. That is, they don’t go overboard in talking about the speaker or the presentation. In this third (of five) excerpt from a presentation based on Toastmaster’s...
View ArticleLectern etiquette
As with any situation that involves other people, there is etiquette associated with being at the lectern or on stage. In this fifth and final excerpt from a presentation based on Toastmaster’s...
View ArticleHow Catchy Is Your Intro?
Would you read this if it didn’t draw you in? Then don’t expect your audience to listen to you if your talk doesn’t do the same. When you open your speech with a bang, you get the attention of the...
View ArticleGeneral essentials of creating an introduction
Now that you know the difference between an introduction and an opening, let’s go into how to create an introduction. In this first of five excerpts from a presentation based on Toastmaster’s...
View ArticleDrafting an introduction
It is always safer to draft your own introduction rather than leave it to chance that the host will introduce your presentation in an effective way. In this second of five excerpts from a presentation...
View ArticleDon’t give too much away in your introduction
A good speaker introducer shows restraint. That is, they don’t go overboard in talking about the speaker or the presentation. In this third (of five) excerpt from a presentation based on Toastmaster’s...
View ArticleLectern etiquette
As with any situation that involves other people, there is etiquette associated with being at the lectern or on stage. In this fifth and final excerpt from a presentation based on Toastmaster’s...
View ArticleDon’t begin your Speech with an Open!(Day 10, Speaking Palooza 2019)
July is Freedom from Fear of Speaking Month and to celebrate, I’ve invited a team of speaking experts to share their best tips and tricks for improving your speaking skills and overcoming speaking...
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