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13 Attention-Grabbing Openers

The opening of your presentation is critically important—it is the very first time you are asking for your audience’s attention. Presentation openers serve several purposes. They are the gateway to the mind of your audience, enabling you to grab their attention, pique their interest, and establish a connection. Openers also evoke an emotion in the members of your audience, one you can repeatedly refer to as you take them on the journey to a better future. Openers are great for asking provocative questions that cause your audience to think—to consider your Big Idea. Asking “what if” is a classic opener used by many ...

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