9. Make an Unexpected Opening
● Spin a remarkable story
● Ask questions
● Show them a shocking figure or statistic
● Tell them a fun fact
● Stimulate curiosity
● Contradict expectations
● Use a quote (please, don’t pick a cheesy one)
● Make a bold claim
10. 10 Phrases
1. The subject of my talk is...
2. The purpose of my presentation is...
3. This is important because...
4. Let's start with...
5. By the end of the talk, you'll know how to...
6. Please, interrupt if you have any questions.
7. Now, let's move on to...
8. I'd like to illustrate this by showing you...
9. So, to recap... / Let me sum up my main points.
10. Does anyone have any questions or comments?