How to Start a Presentation: 14 Catchy Intro Ideas & Examples
Your audience will decide whether or not to keep listening to you within the first minute of your talk.
That split decision between pulling out their phones versus leaning in to pay attention will depend on one thing…
…what they hear within the first few seconds of your presentation.
From speaking in classrooms and conference rooms alike, I’ve learned two lessons about starting strong:
- How you start your presentation sets the tone for everything that follows — so it’s worth spending a fair amount of time preparing your opening.
- There’s no clear-cut rule that one opening format is better than others (despite what TED speakers do or communication pundits say).
In this article, I’ll walk you through how to start a presentation in a way that fits your personality and resonates with your audience (in that order).
You’ll learn 14 different tactics to begin your presentation introduction, along with examples and notes on how to prepare for each of them. Then, I’ll help you figure out how to choose the right opener for your next talk.
What Makes a Good Intro for a Presentation? One Key Factor
Your audience’s attention is at its highest at the start of your presentation [Source]. Attention then drifts gradually along the length of the talk, falling to lower levels at around the 10-minute mark.
This means, what you say at the beginning of your presentation receives the most attention.
In addition to paying attention, people are also more likely to remember your opening message due to a cognitive bias called the primacy effect.
In other words, the start of your presentation is, by far, your moment of maximum influence.
And during this moment, your audience has one quiet but persistent question running through their heads:
“What’s in it for me?”
👆 Answering that is the key characteristic of a good presentation opener. A well-crafted presentation intro immediately gives the audience a reason to pay attention.
There are many ways to answer “what’s in it for me” in the first few seconds of your presentation:
You can:
- Present a problem they recognize and want solved
- Tease a desirable outcome they’re curious to hear about
- Tell them exactly how the talk will benefit them
I’ll cover each individual tactic in the section below.
Regardless of the format you choose to start your presentation, the goal is the same: to help your audience understand why this presentation matters to them.
14 Ways to Start a Presentation (and Capture Attention)
Now that we’ve covered the fundamentals of a good presentation opening, it’s time for the good stuff: let’s look at exactly how to begin a presentation to hook your audience from the start.
Below, I’ve compiled 14 tried-and-true presentation introduction techniques, each with examples, preparation tips, and helpful notes.
Whether you prefer keeping it simple and straightforward, or like a bit of drama, this list will help you find the right opener or intro for your presentation.
1. Present an interesting fact
Who doesn’t love a quirky ‘fun fact’? Tap into your audience’s innate curiosity by dropping a compelling fact to draw their attention.
Preparation effort: Medium
You’ll need to research relevant, up-to-date info and verify the source. Most likely, you’ll stumble upon interesting facts as you research material for your presentation.
How to prepare:
To find an intriguing ‘fun fact’ about your topic, browse textbooks, popular non-fiction books, peer-reviewed publications, or even news coverage.
When you read a fact that makes you go “Oh, that’s interesting!” you’re on the right track. Compile a few of these for future reference, and then use one that would work best for your audience.
💡 Pro tip: I typically like to make fact-sharing interactive by using the ‘Myth or Fact’ format. Basically, you’d state the fact or display it on a slide, and the audience will need to guess if that’s a myth or a fact.
What to avoid:
👎 Overused, common facts that your audience is likely familiar with.
Examples:
Corporate
“With over 5 million vending machines in operation, Japan has one vending machine for every 23 people.”
Academic
“Did you know that humans and giraffes have the same number of neck bones?“
2. Ask a question to spark curiosity
The moment we hear a question, our brains immediately start looking for an answer. That’s what we’re taking advantage of here — asking a question draws the audience in and keeps them engaged until an answer is provided.
Preparation effort: Low – Medium
Coming up with a thought-provoking question won’t take too long, but you might need to refine it to make it intriguing
How to prepare:
When you think of the key takeaway or the main point of your presentation, think of what question you could ask to lead the audience towards it. Frame the question to inspire reflection, not just a yes/no answer.
What to avoid:
👎 Avoid questions that are too vague or broad (“What is productivity?” or “Why do animals become extinct?”). Your audience will tune these questions out.
Examples:
Corporate
“Why do some teams thrive under pressure while others fall apart?”
Academic
“Why do some patients respond to treatment instantly, while others with the same condition don’t improve at all?”
3. Share a little-known historical anecdote
Bring the lure of “once upon a time” to the start of your presentation and get your audience to lean in. A quirky, little-known story from the past adds depth and intrigue to your topic and gives the audience something memorable to latch onto.
Preparation effort: Medium – High
You might need to immerse yourself in textbooks or biographies to uncover relevant historical happenings.
How to prepare:
As it relates to your topic, was there a breakthrough, a failure, or a surprising twist of events? Does it link to a well-known figure in the industry? If yes, you’re on the right track to finding a little-known historical tidbit.
What to avoid:
👎 Unsubstantiated or overused historical anecdotes (such as ‘Newton and the apple’)
Examples:
Corporate
“The popular breakfast cereal Kellogg’s Corn Flakes was created by accident. While working in a sanitarium developing healthy diets for patients, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg accidentally left a batch of wheat dough out overnight, and it fermented. When he rolled out and baked the fermented dough, it resulted in crunchy, crispy flakes, instead of bread.”
Academic
“In 1968, the American Heart Association made an announcement that would influence people’s diets for decades: They recommended that people avoid eating more than three eggs a week.”
4. Use a surprising statistic
Numbers don’t lie. Make your case with a piece of data or a surprising statistic. Not only does it get the audience interested, but it also boosts your credibility.
Preparation effort: Medium
You’ll need to find supporting data from reliable sources.
How to prepare:
Browse credible sources such as industry reports, government databases, peer-reviewed publications, reviews, or news reports.
Professional associations in your industry tend to curate the most recent stats and typically display ready-to-use infographics.
Make sure to “humanize” the data. If the stat you’re using is a percentage (for example, 20% of employees…), you could then add, “That means, 1 in every 5 employees…” to make the number more tangible.
What to avoid:
👎 Generic or tired stats that everyone has heard of (likely sourced from a simple Wikipedia search)
👎 Don’t start with data or numbers if the vibe of the event is more casual (for example, retreats or away days)
Examples:
Academic
“It took us 13 years to map the human genome. Today, we can sequence DNA in six hours.”
Source: Charles River Laboratories
5. Tell a story (yours or borrowed)
There’s nothing as captivating as a good story. Human brains are inherently hardwired to process and engage with storytelling.
Sharing a relatable story at the start immediately draws your audience in and creates an emotional connection with them.
Preparation effort: High
Selecting a relevant story and crafting it into a narrative takes a bit of time and finesse.
How to prepare:
Choose a real story (yours or someone else’s) that directly ties to the topic of your presentation.
Here are some story ideas to get your creative juices flowing:
- You learned from a mistake, and it changed how you do things
- Something unexpected happened that opened your eyes to a new way of looking at or doing things
- A specific event that you saw or experienced made you think deeply about the topic
Link the story to your presentation topic using sentences like, “And that’s what brings us here today…” or “That experience taught me something I’ll never forget…”
What to avoid:
👎 Never use someone else’s story without their permission.
👎 Don’t make yourself the hero of your story, as some people may find that off-putting.
👎 Don’t start with a story where a specific presentation style is expected. If you’re presenting a research proposal to a funding panel or defending your PhD thesis, stick with familiar formats. Sure, you can “storify” your presentation to keep it engaging, but just be mindful of starting with a personal story, as it could be frowned upon.
Examples:
Corporate
“Six years ago, we received an angry email from a frustrated customer…”
Academic
“I entered the lab one morning and discovered that our freezer had broken down…”
6. Pose a “What if…” scenario
Let your audience imagine a desirable outcome with a “What if…” opener. A world of new possibilities excites the audience, and they’ll look forward to how your presentation will take them there.
Preparation effort: Low
If your presentation follows a problem-solution format, it’s relatively easy to draft a “what if” question, prompting your audience to imagine a reality where the pain point is resolved.
How to prepare:
The “what if” prompt should link to a new possibility or desired outcome related to your topic. Use vivid, descriptive language to paint a picture of a better reality for the audience.
Then, explain how your presentation will bridge the gap between the current situation and the desired outcome with a statement like: “Today, we’ll explore how exactly to make that happen,” or “I’m going to be sharing the steps we can take to make that a reality.”
What to avoid:
👎 Don’t force a “what if” scenario. Informative presentations, such as lectures or demonstrations, may not always fit this format.
👎 Avoid irrelevant or vague “what if” prompts. If the “what if” scenario doesn’t clearly connect to your topic and your audience can’t see the relevance within a few seconds, they’ll lose interest.
Examples:
Corporate
“What if our customers could reorder products even before they’ve realized they are running low?”
Academic
“What if we could reverse-engineer the DNA of extinct species to rebuild entire ecosystems?”
7. Make a bold statement
A bold, assertive statement delivered with confidence can jolt the audience out of passive listening and get them to pay attention.
Preparation effort: Medium – High
Drafting up a bold statement that captures your key takeaway while simultaneously jolting the audience without offending them will require creative fine-tuning.
How to prepare:
Think about common assumptions in your industry that need to be corrected. Or antiquated practices that are begging to be changed. Or a pressing problem that’s affecting everyone. Craft any of these into a bold statement that captures your opinion and tells it like it is.
Once you’ve declared your bold statement, transition into your presentation with a sentence like, “Here’s why I believe that,” and then proceed to make your case.
What to avoid:
👎 Avoid anything polarizing, controversial, or clickbait-y.
👎 Don’t force a bold statement. If this opening style doesn’t fit with your personality or makes you feel icky, just skip it and pick another way to start the presentation.
Examples:
Corporate
“We’re wasting $19,000 a year on meetings we don’t need.”
Academic
“The way we teach science in public schools is fundamentally flawed — and we’ve known it for decades.”
8. Display a prop
If you want your audience to remember your talk for days to come, start with a visual aid.
Neuroscientific studies have shown that people can remember visual information longer than hearing information or learning through text. This phenomenon is known as the picture superiority effect.
In his book Brain Rules, biologist Dr. John Medina writes: “Tests performed years ago showed that people could remember 2,500 pictures with at least 90% accuracy several days post-exposure, even though the subjects saw each picture for about 10 seconds.”
Preparation effort: Medium – High
You’ll need to find, purchase, and carry the prop to your presentation venue. If these are smaller or portable visual aids, that shouldn’t pose an issue. However, transporting larger visual aids such as 3D models will require a bit of planning.
How to prepare:
Choose a physical item that is directly related to your message. It could be a 3D replica, a rare specimen, the finished product, a metaphorical object, or a historically significant photograph. You can hold up the prop, interact with it, or even pass it around, if feasible.
There are so many options to choose from — I have a comprehensive list of 19 different types of visual aids, along with examples and details on how to prepare for each of them.
Pick a visual aid type that fits your message, audience, and personality.
What to avoid:
👎 Avoid gimmicky props that don’t really add value to your message. (For example, wearing a funny hat or a wig… unless you’re in theatre class, in which case, you do you.)
Examples:
Corporate
[Holding up a box] “It’s here: After months of working on designs, the prototype of our product has just arrived.”
Academic
[Holding up a tiny plastic tube] “All you need is 2 microliters of sample to test 300 unique proteins.”
9. Make a relatable observation
An insightful observation, delivered with a knowing smile, creates an instant connection with your audience. It builds trust with your audience as they nod and think, “Yep, I’ve definitely done that.”
Preparation effort: Low
When you know your audience — and their pain points — well, it’s pretty easy to come up with a relatable observation.
How to prepare:
Immerse yourself in your audience’s world and think of specific behaviors that directly connect to your presentation topic. For example, if you’re speaking about workplace productivity, a relevant behavior would be attending too many unproductive meetings.
Then craft this behavior into a story-like observation: “Ever notice how most meetings could have just been an email?”
Start with phrases like:
- “Ever notice how…”
- “Isn’t it weird that…”
- “We all have one thing in common…”
What to avoid:
👎 Avoid making stand-up comedy-type observations just for the sake of being funny. It should feel relevant and relatable.
Examples:
Corporate
“We all have one thing in common. We’ve each sat in a meeting at some point and thought: Well, this could’ve been an email.”
Academic
“Ever notice how we can’t remember where we put our car keys most mornings, but can magically remember the lyrics of our favorite childhood song, word-for-word, when it comes on the radio?”
10. Declare the problem upfront
Cut to the chase. State the problem that plagues your audience, and make that the crux of your presentation. It conveys urgency and immediately tells the audience what they can expect next — the solution.
Preparation effort: Low – Medium
If your presentation follows a problem-solution format, you’re in the best position to use this opener.
How to prepare:
Begin with a clear, direct statement of the problem. Make it vivid and tangible — describe the consequences or risks if it isn’t solved.
Then position your presentation as the solution: “And today, we’re going to explore how to fix it.”
What to avoid:
👎 Don’t soften or sugarcoat the problem.
Examples:
Corporate
“Customer churn is cutting into our profits every quarter. What’s keeping us from retaining our customers?”
Academic
“Despite decades of public health campaigns, obesity rates continue to rise. What are we missing?”
11. Tell them exactly what to expect
This is, by far, one of the easiest (yet effective) ways to start a presentation. Just inform the audience what they can expect over the next few minutes. Will you be offering tips? Or solving a problem? Or presenting new data?
No matter the presentation type, telling your audience what’s coming up next will simmer anticipation and help them stay oriented throughout the presentation.
Preparation effort: Low – Medium
You already know what your presentation will be about — you’ll just need to frame it as an opener.
How to prepare:
Think about the one thing you want your audience to learn or do at the end of your presentation. Now, rephrase this takeaway as a benefit to the audience.
To drum up some excitement, reveal the ‘what’ in your opener, but don’t share details about the ‘how’ just yet — that’s something they’ll need to wait for as the presentation unfolds.
Use phrases like:
- “In the next 30 minutes, you’ll walk away with…”
- “Today, I’ll show 3 ways to achieve X.”
I like the simplicity of this opener and how it can be easily combined with your self-introduction at the start of your presentation. (Psst: I have a word-for-word sample self-intro script, in case you’d like to check it out.)
What to avoid:
👎 Don’t overwhelm the audience with too many takeaways. Just a teaser will do.
Examples:
Corporate
“In the next 30 minutes, I’m going to show you how to use our new project management platform to keep clients updated on ongoing campaigns.”
Academic
“Today, we’ll be learning how electricity works. This will form the basis of your laboratory assignment for next week.”
12. Use a powerful quote
A well-chosen quote has quite the pulling power to get your audience’s attention, especially when it comes from an authoritative figure in the industry.
Preparation effort: Low – Medium
Depending on your presentation topic, finding the right quote that sets the tone may take a fair bit of research.
How to prepare:
Research the internet or browse books and articles by renowned people in your industry to find relevant quotes. Authors, researchers, leaders, or even colleagues make great quote sources.
Choose a quote that speaks directly to the theme of your presentation. Say it out loud and then pause for effect.
Then connect the quote to your presentation using a transition statement like: “And that’s what we’re about to explore today.”
A word of caution: The internet is filled with wrongly attributed quotes. Make sure you fact-check the source before using the quote in a high-stakes presentation.
To save you time, I’ve curated a list of 100+ quotes and categorized them into different themes. They’re fact-checked, too.
What to avoid:
👎 Avoid overused, cheesy quotes that just make everyone collectively roll their eyes. (I mean, if I ever hear, “Failing to plan is planning to fail” again in a presentation, I might actually get up and leave.)
Examples:
Corporate
“American entrepreneur Jom Rohn said: ‘To solve any problem, here are three questions to ask yourself: First, what could I do? Second, what could I read? And third, who could I ask?’ And these are exactly the steps we will take to resolve our recent website crash.”
Academic
“‘Mistakes are the proof that we are human and flawed, but also capable of growth and improvement,’ writes Dr. Brené Brown.”
13. Involve the audience
Transform your presentation into a two-way conversation by involving your audience. Whether it’s a simple ‘raise your hand’ or answering a question, turning your audience into participants keeps them engaged.
Preparation effort: Medium
You’ll need to fine-tune your question or prompt to encourage audience participation.
How to prepare:
Before selecting an interactive activity, you’ll need to perform an audience analysis to fully understand what your audience expects from you and how much they’re willing to participate.
The simplest interactive opener is a quick show-of-hands question. Make sure the expected answer includes the majority of the audience.
Another interactive question is to ask your audience the first thing that comes to mind regarding a specific topic. For example, “What’s the first thought that comes to your mind when using our current project management software?”
After a brief pause, continue by stating your own answer so you can set the tone: “My first thought is: Please don’t crash before I save changes!” Then wait for audience members to chime in.
This activity works better with a familiar or warmed-up audience as they’re more likely to engage without hesitation.
💡 Pro tip: The way we craft our questions can make our audience members feel included or excluded.
For example, if you were to ask: “How many people here have done X…” your audience’s first response would be to look around the room to see if anyone else has raised their hand, because they don’t want to be singled out!
Instead, if you were to ask: “Who here has done X?” That’s more direct and inclusive — it sounds like a friend asking a question.
Also, remember to raise your own hand while asking the question and keep it raised until audience members start participating. This simple gesture makes it more comfortable for them to start interacting.
What to avoid:
👎 Don’t put individuals on the spot by directly asking them a question
👎 Avoid questions that may get attendees in trouble for replying honestly (A bad example is: “Raise your hand if you’ve ever called in sick when you’re actually not.”)
Examples:
Corporate
“Quick show of hands — Who here checks their phone the first thing in the morning upon waking up?”
Academic
“Raise your hand if you’ve ever followed every step of an experiment protocol… and it still failed!”
14. Set up a mini mystery
Like a good detective story, present your audience with a mystery at the start, and let the rest of the presentation slowly unravel it.
Preparation effort: Medium – High
Creating an ‘open loop’ or a cliffhanger with plain facts or data will require creativity and storytelling skills.
How to prepare:
To set up a mystery, you’ll need to include just enough information to get your audience curious.
For example, you could share the result or outcome at the start of your presentation, but keep the process or the strategy as the mystery: “So, how did we get these results in record time?” Well, everyone wants to know how!
Or, you could tease a specific detail that piques their interest: “When we started looking at the numbers, we found an unusual trend.” What is it? Tell me, tell me.
Try not to immediately solve the mini mystery you’ve just set up. After presenting the ‘open loop,’ proceed to the introduction bit of your presentation and gradually make your way towards unraveling the mystery in subsequent slides.
What to avoid:
👎 Don’t drag it out too long without payoff.
👎 Don’t unnecessarily sensationalize mundane things (like soap operas do). You’ll lose credibility in the eyes of your audience.
Examples:
Corporate
“One small change in our onboarding process led to 40% higher staff retention last year.”
Academic
“This ancient text was misinterpreted for centuries — until a single word changed everything.”
Presentation Openers: Rated by Effectiveness and Effort
Let’s take a side-by-side look at all the presentation openers. I’ve listed the preparation effort and audience-capturing power of each, so you can compare them.
If you’re pressed for time, pick a presentation opener that requires low to medium preparation effort but is still effective.
On the other hand, for higher-stakes presentations, you’re better off sorting by highest audience-capturing power and making your choice, regardless of how long it might take to prepare.
This is an interactive table. Click on the ↕️ arrow to sort from high to low.
| Presentation Opener | Attention-Capturing Power ⬍ | Preparation Effort ⬍ |
|---|---|---|
| Present an Interesting Fact | Moderate | Medium |
| Ask a Question to Spark Curiosity | Moderate – High | Low to Medium |
| Share a Little-Known Historical Anecdote | High | Medium to High |
| Use a Surprising Statistic | Moderate | Medium |
| Tell a Story | Very High | High |
| Pose a “What if…” Scenario | High | Low |
| Make a Bold Statement | High | Medium to High |
| Display a Prop | Moderate – High | Medium to High |
| Make a Relatable Observation | High | Low |
| Declare the Problem Upfront | High | Low |
| Tell Them Exactly What to Expect | Moderate | Low |
| Use a Powerful Quote | Moderate | Low to Medium |
| Involve the Audience | Moderate – High | Medium |
| Set Up a Mini Mystery | Very High | Medium to High |
Pick One: Deciding the Best Way to Start a Presentation for You
So, we’ve gone through 14 different presentation openers — but how do you choose the perfect one for your presentation?
The best way to start a presentation depends on several factors: your delivery style, the audience, and the nature of the event.
Let’s discuss how to choose the best opener, step by step:
Step 1: Play to Your Strengths
Yep — I’m going with this as the first and foremost consideration. The technique you choose to open your presentation should feel comfortable to you.
Famous TED speakers may use compelling stories to start their talks — that doesn’t necessarily mean you need to copy them. You don’t have to force a story if that’s not your style.
Likewise, if you’re natural at drawing people in with light humor or personal anecdotes, lean into that! Don’t bury that trait under statistics or facts.
Bottom line: You need to exude confidence as the presenter, so pick an opener that fits perfectly with your delivery style and personality.
Here is a rough guide to choosing presentation openers based on your personality:
- Are you a detail-oriented data nerd? Try using stats or facts.
- Are you a natural storyteller? Use a story, historical anecdote, or mini mystery.
- Are you social and extroverted? Start by involving the audience with a question.
- Are you outspoken and frank? A bold statement can be your power move.
Personally, I find bold statements rather intimidating, so I stay away from them. I tend to use ‘fun facts’, stories, historical anecdotes, or mini mysteries in my presentations as they match my personality rather well.
Action step: As a first step, list all the presentation opening styles that you’re drawn to. Next, we can filter them down based on your audience.
Step 2: Know Your Audience
What works for a group of engineers at a technical conference may not work at a brainstorming session with coworkers.
Your audience pays the most attention to you at the beginning of your talk, so try your best to meet their expectations with a good opener.
Perform an audience analysis to fully understand the demographics, knowledge levels, and the likely state of mind (psychographics) of your audience.
Some opening styles perform better with certain demographics than others.
For example, a group of analysts may be more receptive to a surprising stat than an audience of university students, who might respond favorably to an insightful question instead.
Action step: From your shortlisted openers (from step 1), identify 1-2 that would work well for your audience.
Now, on to the third and final consideration.
Step 3: Factor in the Audience Mood and Settings
The overall situation of the room can determine how effective your presentation opener is.
For example, imagine you’re delivering the last presentation of the day at a conference. By the time you take the stage, your audience is already fatigued and inundated with information. In this instance, using a story to open may be more effective than an interactive question.
Similarly, if you’re presenting at a company meeting and only have 15 minutes allotted, you’re better off getting straight to the point with stats or telling them exactly what to expect.
Additionally, big vs. small rooms and virtual vs. in-person settings can influence how your audience interacts with you.
Smaller groups work better for a show-of-hands activity. Virtual platforms, such as Zoom, offer polling options to interact with the audience, but you’ll need to coordinate with the event host ahead of time to create the poll and launch it when you’d like.
Action step: As you decide which presentation opener you’re going with, double-check if any extrinsic factors may affect its audience-drawing power.
Remember, there’s no such thing as the “perfect” presentation opening. You just need to pick one that feels natural for you and relevant to them.
Presentation Introduction Slide: What to Include?
Let me be honest — you don’t always need a slide to accompany your presentation opening.
Sometimes, the strongest way to capture attention is to just deliver your opening point confidently when all eyes are on you. The title slide can remain displayed while you speak.
That said, you may very well choose to use an introduction slide to visually support your opening message.
A friendly reminder: Your intro slide should work with your opener, not against it. Whether you’re starting with a story, a bold statement, or a surprising stat, the visuals should support your words, not distract from them.
Below, I’ve listed some slide-friendly ideas complementary to each of the 14 presentation openers we’ve covered.
|
Presentation opener |
What to include in your slide? |
|
Present an interesting fact |
Show a large picture or graphic that conveys the interesting fact. |
|
Ask a question to spark curiosity |
No slide required. |
|
Share a little-known historical anecdote |
If available, use an image that captures the moment in history. |
|
Use a surprising statistic |
Display the number on the slide. Use large text. |
|
Tell a story |
No slide required. |
|
Pose a “What if…” scenario |
No slide required. |
|
Make a bold statement |
No slide required. |
|
Display a prop |
No slide required. |
|
Make a relatable observation |
No slide required. |
|
Declare the problem upfront |
Display a chart, graph, or picture that represents the problem. |
|
Tell them exactly what to expect |
No slide required. |
|
Use a powerful quote |
Display the quote on the slide. Use large text. |
|
Involve the audience |
No slide required. |
|
Set up a mini mystery |
Display the favorable ‘end result’ on the slide as a teaser. |
What to Say Before Starting a Presentation?
From bold statements to captivating stories, when it comes to deciding how to start a presentation, you have plenty of options to choose from.
The best presentation opener for you will depend on your message, the audience, the type of event, and most importantly, your comfort level.
But before you dive into the presentation content, there’s one small but oh-so-important step that’s often overlooked: how you introduce yourself in a presentation.
Those 30 seconds when you introduce yourself to your audience before starting the presentation can set the stage for the entire talk. It helps you build credibility with your audience. (They’re thinking: “Why should I listen to you?” And it’s your job to answer that even before you start.)
I have an in-depth article covering 5 different ways to introduce yourself in a presentation, including word-for-word scripts, examples, and helpful tips to smoothly transition into your talk.
Related reading:
- How to Introduce Yourself in a Presentation: 5 Sample Scripts
- How to Make a Presentation Funny: 6 Easy Ways + Examples
- Audience Analysis in Public Speaking: 3 Easy Steps & Examples
- 19 Types of Visual Aids for Presentations (With Examples)
- Informative vs Persuasive Speech: 8 Key Differences Explained
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