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Should you start a presentation with a quote?
Yes, quotes. Many people (including almost all articles on ‘How to start a speech’) say that starting your speech with a quote is a memorable way to begin. And that’s exactly the problem. Everyone is recommending this, and so, everyone is using it.
What is a good way to start a presentation?
7 brilliant ways to start any presentation
- Tell a captivating story.
- Ask a rhetorical, thought-provoking question.
- State a shocking statistic or headline.
- Use a powerful quote.
- Show a gripping photo.
- Use a prop or creative visual aid.
- Play a short video.
What do you say at the beginning of a presentation?
Welcome Your Audience & Introduction
- Welcome to [name of company or event]. My name is [name] and I am the [job title or background information].
- Thank you for coming today.
- Good morning/afternoon ladies and gentlemen.
- On behalf of [name of company], I’d like to welcome you today.
- Hi everyone.
How do I start an online presentation?
10 Tips for Giving Great Online Presentations
- Start with the right tool.
- Help everyone be on time.
- Keep your slides simple.
- Be clear and efficient.
- Make the presentation entertaining.
- Use visual examples.
- Encourage conversation.
- Set action steps.
How do you start and end a presentation?
Check out these eight memorable ways to open and close a presentation.
- Start with a, “Thank you,” instead of ending with one.
- Hook your audience with a bold statement.
- Transition between presentation points.
- Tell a personal story.
- Show the audience how it benefits.
- Summarize key takeaways.
- End with an ask.
How do you start an oral presentation speech?
Here are seven effective methods to open a speech or presentation:
- Quote. Opening with a relevant quote can help set the tone for the rest of your speech.
- “What If” Scenario. Immediately drawing your audience into your speech works wonders.
- “Imagine” Scenario.
- Question.
- Silence.
- Statistic.
- Powerful Statement/Phrase.
How do you introduce a story in a speech?
There are two easy ways to introduce a story when giving a speech: 1) Don’t introduce it — just jump right in; or 2) Say, “Imagine…” When beginning a speech with a story — one of my favorite techniques — it’s not necessary, helpful, or wise to say anything about it. Just begin telling it.