When you’re doing a presentation or have something important to say, think carefully about your opening statement.
You need to grab people’s attention. You want them to look up and to be interested.
Your opening statement should evoke an emotional reaction. Ideally, you’ll leave everyone feeling surprised, shocked, scared or even nervous.
Your opening statement sets the tone. Don’t make everyone think there’s about to be a snoozefest.
Say something that instantly grabs their attention. Then, carry on with everything else you’d like to say.