Opening words

Here is a presentation tip: Getting your audience’s attention during your introduction.  You are about to open your mouth and speak for the first time. What do you say? It’s important to capture your audience’s attention immediately or as my mom, Nancy M. DiMino, would say: “We are as dead as door nails.” What are your first words?  There are a couple of options:  1. Ask a question. Or two. You can begin your speech by asking your audience relevant questions. Generate curiosity by the choice of your questions. You can ask rhetorical questions or you may get your audience […]