
20/09/2025
HOW TO OPEN YOUR SPEECH
I was reading something to a group of children, and their response was incredible.
Listen to this opening: "The World Health Organisation reported that 12 million people died last year due to an accident."
Guess what? Everyone screamed and leaned in, eager to hear what I would say next.
So, who wants to die?
This is known as an attention-grabbing introduction.
You can use various techniques to capture your audience's attention:
- Present statistics
- a popular quote or a quote from a well-known author
- Tell a very brief story
- Ask a thought-provoking question
- Use silence effectively
These methods can help engage your audience right from the start!
~Dorcas Kure-Johnson