Score with a strong first sentence!

💡 Did you know that people spend more time taking selfies than reading books? 🎯 Boom! Attention secured.

A strong opening line 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 to make you a master of attention:

🔹 Start with a bang: A provocative question or surprising fact immediately draws your audience in. No room for clichés like “Ladies and gentlemen…” 🚫

🔹 Memorize your opening: Your first sentence must flow smoothly and confidently. Practice makes perfect – and ensures you appear poised. 💪

🔹 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 opening line 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)

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