Having delivered over one thousand presentations in all 50 states and 27 countries around the world as a keynote speaker I know the most important element is how to open a presentation!
Did you know that you only have 90 seconds to grab the audience’s attention when delivering a presentation or speech?
Of course, there are many ways you could open a presentation effectively. I’m going to share with you seven ways to open a speech or presentation based on your audience. You can choose which presentation opening works best for your next keynote speech, office presentation or TEDx talk.
1. Give a Statistic or State of Fact
When I asked the question do you know you only have 90 seconds to grab the audience’s attention when delivering a speech or presentation? This is a is a statistic and a statement of fact. Based on the audience you are presenting in front of you may want to do some research. A good source of information can be found on their industry from a trade or business journal. When you give them a statistic or a…
