5 Steps to Killer Opener to Public Speeches

Step 1: Give a Confident Introduction

• Stand Still
• Avoid Pacing
• stand with your arms at your side
• Introduce yourself

Step 2: Give your Credential

• Who are you?
• What are you offering today?

 TIP: Work on developing a summary of what you're presenting and why you're presenting it? How will it benefit your audience

Step 3: Deliver Your Hook

Get audience to feel something:

• happy
• successful
• fulfilled
• hopeful

TIP: Write down what you are going to show them. You can show them what you are share=ing until they know why this information is n=beneficial to them

Step 4: Introduce Your Agenda

Reveal the purpose of your presentation.

"I'm going to give you one way to _________"

Step 5: Give Relevant, Compelling Presentations