tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25912448.post5141328688978065207..comments2023-11-24T11:38:55.531-05:00Comments on Executive Speech Coach - Business Presentations: Begin with more confidenceGeorge Torokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10631576952720134853noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25912448.post-17859182682521279732009-08-03T19:48:01.811-04:002009-08-03T19:48:01.811-04:00George, I agree with you about starting slowly. Wh...George, I agree with you about starting slowly. When a speaker starts out going a hundred miles an hour, I feel overwhelmed. Is he on something? Is she trying to sell me?<br /><br />A speech coach I had years ago (okay, decades ago) told me to start with really, really good stuff but not with anything that I need my audience to remember. They're too busy making those other judgments you're talking about to pay 100% attention to what I'm saying.<br /><br />ChrisChris Witthttp://www.lifeafterpowerpoint.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25912448.post-15344562202823662362009-07-22T17:03:31.298-04:002009-07-22T17:03:31.298-04:00It's a well-known fact that an impressive and ...It's a well-known fact that an impressive and confident start make up to 60% of a successful speech. Additionally, a short story or a rhetorical question as a start is also a good presentation tip.Angelahttp://www.shiftspeakertraining.com/blognoreply@blogger.com