Score with a strong first sentence!
💡 Did you know that people spend more time taking selfies than reading books? 🎯 Boom! Attention secured. A strong first sentence is like a perfect selfie – it sticks in your memory. 📸 But how do you achieve this in your presentations, speeches, or pitches? Here are 3 simple tips that will make you a master of attention: 🔹 Start with a bang: A provocative question or surprising fact immediately draws your listeners in. No room for phrases like “Ladies and gentlemen…” 🚫 🔹 Memorize your opening: Your first sentence must come out smoothly and confidently. Practice makes perfect – and ensures you appear self-assured. 💪 🔹 Make an impression in the first 7 seconds: First impressions count. Make sure it’s unforgettable! A clear message + strong voice = wow effect. ✨ 🤔
What was the best first sentence you’ve ever heard – or said yourself? Share it in the comments! 👇 Let’s learn from each other and improve together! 🚀
You can find more tips and tricks from the series “100 Seconds for More Attractive Presentations” at www.52redetipps.ch.
Thomas Skipwith
Mr. TNT for PNP (Tips and Tricks for Presentations and Pitches)