5 Tips for Your Introduction in Public Speaking
In public speaking your introduction sets the tone for the rest of your talk. Here are some things to keep in mind if you’d like to grab your listeners attention.
1. Don’t be apologetic - In other words, start your talk out on a positive note if you can help it. People like to hear good news and will be more receptive to the rest of what you have to say, especially if the message is supposed to be a positive one.
2. Dress for the occasion - be sure your dress is appropriate for your audience. May seem basic but people’s first impressions tend to stick. Make sure your dress is not distracting them from your message.
3. Be sure the person who is introducing you is properly prepped before hand on what to say and how to make a proper introduction. This will set the tone for your audience and enhance or interfere with how intently your audience listens.
4. Smile - nothing warms up an audience like an sincere smile that says “I’m happy to be here.”
5. Make eye contact with your audience - Be confident in what you are saying and let your audience know you are confident in what you are saying by making eye contact with them.
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