How to Start a Speech

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www.conorneill.com What are the first words of a speech? What should be the first sentence of a speech? How can you engage an audience from the first moment? There are 3 ways to start a speech.

[@Yiseia]

Holly molly! I don't care about business or sales or making speeches, but the way he talks is so bloody captivating, I ended up watching more of the videos!! lol AND in addition I learn a lot from them too, which I think will be a great help to me when I go for job interviews in future. It even helps with my poetry when I make audio versions of it! Fascinating stuff!

[@reorders9868]

this video has been taken over by fucking bots lmao

[@tom1684]

Might want to get out more...

[@evanc.2382]

The notion of speech in most people is having a big audience. Just forget it. Speech is the physical ability to just talk. Think talking to someone. Then no "rules" or "tricks" to remember (or be forgotten). "Speak about what you know/feel, and no one will ignore you"

[@warrenwerbittTHEPRINTWHISPERER]

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[@warrenwerbittTHEPRINTWHISPERER]

Pq11

[@anonymous3472]

The actual best way to start a speech: "This is going to be quick"

[@TonyB1999]

Funny...lol I've used these strategies and they work.

[@charlesclem]

I often use those words at the end of a candle-lit dinner...

[@earlgarcia6106]

Brah...😭😭

[@erikschaepers]

That guy is totally clueless...maybe should watch how Steve Jobs presented something to an audience

[@ABC-oi9vw]

Which’s always a lie...

[@truth.speaker]

You know a video is old when it talks about using a Blackberry

[@bunkerbuster6729]

😄😄😄

[@johnhammond1722]

Does not c hange the truth or relevence of the message.

[@truth.speaker]

@@johnhammond1722 yep. The advice in the video is excellent. I wish I could speak well, as this man can

[@truth.speaker]

@@bunkerbuster6729 hi

[@bunkerbuster6729]

@@truth.speaker Hello. 🙂

[@johnbockmann]

Three ways to start a speech (summary): 3) With a question that matters to the audience. Phrase a problem that the audience faces. 2) A fact that shocks: i.e. there are more people alive today than have ever died. Every 2 minutes, the energy reaching the earth from the sun is equal to all the energy used by all its people in one year 1) The same way we start a story to a child: "Once upon a time..." Makes us lean forward, makes us ready to hear. All trained as kids to know when a story's coming. - assume self interest; tell a story from your own life about something you find meaningful - don't talk about the software; talk about the people who make the software - they need to trust you before they decide to act

[@wadkhalill1406]

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[@cheetahobx]

Like picking up a girl......talk about HER......you're in like flint!

[@ChillingMan4]

my focus was scattered while listening so thank you for the quick summurize it's so helpful :)

[@hhiippiittyy]

Now I'm just glitched because there are not more people alive than have ever died. May I suggest a subclause for point 2... be sure your fact is a fact.

[@Lonely-rk9nq]

@@hhiippiittyy Just found out it’s not a fact, but it actually shows the power of the speech, that he can make a fake fact to be trusted by many people.

[@phillydcinematics2543]

How to start a speech: "This video is sponsored by Raid: shadow legend"

[@thecatholicrabbi4170]

Orc chic

[@carolcourtney87]

@@thecatholicrabbi4170 pl l LLP

[@carolcourtney87]

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[@carolcourtney87]

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[@boonifyme2819]

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[@almoktafi]

1. Start with A Question. 2. Start with a relevant story. 3. Start with curious & bizarre fact.

[@helium73]

I think 3 was start with a problem people face. 2 was a factoid that shocks and 1 was "Once upon a time" Except say it like adult would say it. I don't think he ever got to that: "A guy walks into a bar.."?

[@anondoggo]

@@helium73 You are right.

[@BieluChukwu9]

I have a dream!

[@harrymack5610]

@@BieluChukwu9 dr.king didnt start his speech with "i have a dream" lol Poser

[@BieluChukwu9]

@@harrymack5610 then imma use it! I have a dream that we humans are immortals beings!!!

[@Brian-bm7ew]

I have taken both speech and communications classes and not once was starting a speech covered. Thank you Conor! This changes everything.

[@arvenilsen6838]

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[@FestusEs]

I watched this video like three (3) years ago when I started exploring how to take on my career in speaking and I'm glad to come back to it and still find it so vital. ❤

[@ConorNeill]

Thank you 🙏

[@JamesCAsphalt8]

As a professional trainer and speaker, I can say that this is the best video on starting a speech I have ever seen. Conor Neill is dynamic in his delivery. He compels us to rethink how we begin a speech, to effectively engage an audience from the first moment.

[@kratlegaming9349]

This sounds like something chat GPT would say if you asked it to comment on the talk that was given

[@alloutcoach]

Awesome advice - telling stories takes presentations to the next level! There are some other interesting tips I have also heard of from other coaches and leaders that I would love you to comment on: 1) start with a silent pause prior to uttering your first word to build up anticipation and attention after taking a deep breath and "landing" in your starting stance first; 2) jump into your story or first idea - do not introduce yourself or display gratitude for being invited to speak; 3) end with the same energy you start with.

[@iceswallow7717]

made sure my kid didnt know anything about giraffes to ensure my chances of a good speech

[@EvA-oz8jf]

Seems simple yet we forget that presentations are stories that get your point across to a group of different personalities with varying opinions and views. I enjoy the fact that Conor Neil reaffirms this information in an engaging manner.

[@farshimelt]

In my high school speech class, we were told to tell the audience what we were going to tell them, tell them, then tell them what you told them. That way it sinks in and will be memorable. I did that and won the speech competition. In sales it was called features and benefits. This is what it does and this is how you benefit from what it does. That and you have 2 ears and 1 mouth; listen twice as much as you talk. Good advice for your life.

[@feliscorax]

Did you go to Catholic school as well? That sounds so bloody familiar it’s uncanny.

[@phmwu7368]

Repetition is important, that's why certain commercials are shown twice in a marketing TV block !

[@harshilpatel7629]

Amazing point about starting with a narrative structure. You have finally articulated to me, what made some of my presentations great, the ones I received compliments from, and the ones, I wish I never did.

[@augburto]

Phenomenal speaker -- I hope people pay attention to how he uses pauses and how he builds anticipation. Very well crafted speech.

[@abbab2038]

Normally when I start a speech at a gathering I start by recognizing the previous speaker and then make him feel great by saying, " I'd like to start by saying a big thank you to Nelson for that brilliant presentation, my colleague Nelson, has mentioned so many vital points and I'm going to add to what he's already said..."

[@FeyikunmiYinka]

My Daddy This helps the gradual shift of the audience to get engaged with your next presentation. 💯 ✅👌

[@TheJofrica]

First off, the point Abb AB made is extremely poignant and demonstrates both courtesy to the previous speaker as well as an acknowledgment of the purpose of the entire event as a cohesive whole. I’d like to add to that by saying, it might be a similarly good idea to mention the upcoming speaker after you, or perhaps reference the upcoming presentations somehow in your speech. Something like, “I’m excited to hear about what the upcoming speakers will discuss on this aspect of the topic at hand.” After all, this particular video asked the question of both how do you start a speech and how do you end one. Looking forward to what others might say in this comment thread as well. Peace ✌️

[@Sava12242]

This is phenomenal! I feel teachers of all grade levels and subjects should study public speaking. We have about 10 seconds to engage students of any age. One swing and a miss and we can lose them . It is then extremely difficult if not impossible to get them back!

[@TheLLAJPeople]

If we have 10 seconds to engage the student, we need to rethink our approach.

[@pro369]

A real masterpiece talk. I am an English teacher, I ve learned a lot from you sir, I ve grown with many of your lectures. Fantastic

[@TizedesCsaba]

Great trick, he speak about how to start a speech, but he really never started, just talked about it.

[@nomars4827]

If you watch some great TED Talks, they are doing the same way.

[@russellgrant1535]

Eugene Kalinichenko never have truer words been spoken.

[@brendanwolf]

It's a corporate sales talk for Tango - not meant to give a speech, just motivate its salespeople.

[@user-nk3vn9hn5j]

you're right... Try this to wow your audience before you start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIm8noBji7abj6s

[@qbrazzley]

ok so it wasnt just me trying to figure out if he actually said it?

[@elwinchandra160]

Conor I tried your method in my presentation for a grant recently. And it worked! Thank you very much for helping me! I was really grateful to you and your talk !

[@321CatboxWA]

what method? the never get to the point method?

[@kaplok]

I just wrote my 1 minute speech to a county commission...they usually dont hear a word. I think I will have their attention...I like the "real important guy told me this..." approach...will try and write in result. Thanks in advance

[@patroklillo]

It was a privilege to have Conor as a Corporate Communications professor at IESE, so much value added advice in every lecture!

[@journeythroughtherails5294]

I walked into my teacher’s classroom and saw her watching this.. she closed the tab right away and pushed it off the table-

[@boejiden.1445]

Lol k

[@katielynn4438]

R/thathappened

[@journeythroughtherails5294]

you’re my dad boogie woogie woogie Im dead ass- why assume Im lying for no reason-

[@katielynn4438]

TheoneonlyRobloxian you’re getting quite defensive. Why do you care what a stranger thinks of your story?

[@journeythroughtherails5294]

you’re my dad boogie woogie woogie idk lmao, but it did happen XD

[@ketaminetiger]

Three ways to start a speech (connecting with the audience), summarised: 1. "Once upon a time..." 2. *shocking factoid* 3. "We know someone in common."

[@shauryagolf]

Haha..epic summary :)

[@surrealsm123]

Actually #3 is coming up with a personal story and then making it relatable. The Knowing someone in common part was just a side anecdote when networking. Not for how to start a speech..

[@cheetahobx]

Or....the line I used to use to pick up girls......."I know you....we went to different schools together..."..........

[@jenf7309]

@@surrealsm123 and #1 was ask a question that matters and #3 was tell stories that connect you to the people

[@weijao9598]

Hi !!

[@gabrielvillanueva6187]

Very interesting to see agent coulson giving out suggestions on how to give out a speech.

[@shi_shii_]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@m.munozarias5716]

In short: 1. Begin by engaging the audience with a relevant question, framing a problem they face. 2. Alternatively, startle them with a surprising factoid. 3. Finally, captivate them with a compelling story that connects to the topic and its significance.

[@msumitn]

Watched this video long time ago which changed my way of connecting with people. And now when I watch this video again, iam sure and certain that will improve my ways of communication. Still learning from this even watching repeatedly.

[@j.kathrynlanzerotte8348]

As a prof who taught public speaking for a few years, this is one presentation I'd have students view! Salient 3 points as I continue to be a speaker. Thank you Conor

[@topicgenie1794]

Being a confident speaker begins with having a great topic! Need an informative speech topic? Just ask me. Need a persuasive speech topic? Just ask me. Topic Genie is Fast, Fun, and Easy!

[@donadausey8993]

To choose a great topic, you need to know what your audience needs

[@Blagger3000]

I think that the topic is not important. Knowing the topic subject matter inside out, and being able to deliver the subject matter in a manner which pulls the crowd in is what its about.

[@briankelly4929]

But one of his "facts" isn't true. There have been roughly 107 billion people that have died and we have roughly 7.5 billion people alive currently.

[@KevinThomas-jg2rq]

Topic Genie give a winning g seach ?

[@TuringMachine001]

Who else came here to see how *HE* would start *HIS* speech?

[@mikesmith7620]

That's what I do to see how people are confident when they talk, etc.

[@billytheweasel]

2:37 wasted time

[@ritageraghty4404]

Me here. I lack confidence to speak to an audience. I can't even confidently speak on mic for my own videos. 🙁

[@ritageraghty4404]

mike smith, likewise here.

[@marvlustman4988]

This guy had good content that he read and put together, however, his physical characteristics of a speaker are terrible. He picks at his nose several times as if there was a pimple inside, and scratches at his face a lot. His suit looks like he picked it up at Goodwill used clothing, and two sizes too big. Other than that, the other half of a good presentation is your appearance and of course body language.

[@TheBrown1969]

Thanks for your insight... So simple and true but fear gets in the way. Story telling is key.

[@footballsfirst1]

You can't go wrong with "BLOOD ALONE MOVES THE WHEELS OF HISTORY!"

[@valakarhtelgrem5210]

*POUNDS THE PODIUM*

[@abeautifulmindispoetrydefi5323]

Excellent. I am a storyteller, and you hit the nail on the head. Well done, and thank you for sharing this with the rest of the World. My time is yet to come, but when it does it will remember me for being the Story Teller.

[@jeremyzimmerman5603]

Thank you for sharing this, Conor - you exemplify meaningful, motivating communication.

[@yazzhsh]

I stumbled on Connor's videos by accident and really love them - i have been hooked ever since. Great advice that can be put into practice.

[@saadabdula1596]

I watched this years before when I couldn't understand English it made me smile , and now when I understand words by words , it makes me more smile than before . Thank you

[@ConorNeill]

Wow that is cool 😎

[@Activeworker]

Hello and greetings from Paris ! I saw this 7 years ago and it is still so great ! Happy speech to all !

[@bobmatson7268]

I'm 68 now and I have always been entertaining, funny and informative thanks to watching every Seinfeld episode. Being born hyperactive helps. My mom used to say she has two sons, one has diarrhea of the mouth and the other one is constipated. Guess which one I am. I'm also a psychologist since '78 and used hypnosis in my practice since 2000. My huge family has always asked me why I'm so happy all the time and I tell them I just look at you guys and do the opposite.

[@ronniegillaspy]

Great topics on how to start and engage your audience. I also, as a teacher/coach for 13 years, now in sales for 15 plus years, like to throw in a little humor during my talk time. It helps to keep whoever you are talking to engaged. It’s real easy to see cues that you are losing them. Especially in a sales pitch. At that point, you’ve lost them and maybe the sale. Be quick, concise with points, get them engaged and asking questions.

[@TestAutomationTV]

The same story telling technique can be used in writing and online videos as well, thanks for sharing. I'll ponder on what you said and use it in my work onwards.

[@abusalih8566]

Every 1 Minute , 60 seconds pass in Africa. Facts

[@blufrog9546]

This floor is made out of floor

[@Anti-leftist7777]

I had no idea Africa and the U.S. has so much in common. Thanks for the info.

[@9ZenMedia]

As an African myself I am very pleased to see the youths of KZbin getting the word out about global issues like this. Cheers.

[@climatechangedoesntbargain9140]

this is actually wrong due to the law of relativity

[@abusalih8566]

@@climatechangedoesntbargain9140 relativity depends on the velocity of an Objekt and gravity. Since we are in the same Planet it is petty much accurate as far as i know

[@BelloBudo007]

I really think this man has a lot to offer. I liked how he paced his words, engaged his audience & kept everyone interested. So well done there. Not too keen on his nose picking though, as it has me wondering if I will or won't shake his hand.

[@marieshyko3453]

Had not noticed the 👃 pickings until I read ua msg....

[@ahimsadesi]

I enjoyed both the ideas he presented and how he presented them. Since he's talking about how to be more engaging, just watching how he does it is itself great.

[@Pilsbury8008]

Connor, I have seen many speeches and completed many training programs, your tips here are amongst the best I have heard. Simple, concise and reasoned! Thank you..

[@bobbycorwen]

how NOT to start a speech: "how are yall doin this morning?!" i cant HEAR YOU!!! "HOW ARE YALL DOIN THIS MORNING!?!??!" *walks out of room*

[@ColtSSR]

Pinipepper

[@NJ-wb1cz]

Works for Trump so I dunno

[@WilliamClauss]

Followed by: "...aaaaawwww c'mon! You can do better than that! I said... HOW Y'ALL DOING THIS MORNING?!: [[yuck]]

[@sb-jo2ch]

GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM!

[@mvp5332]

I hate when they do that lol, if Im in the audience i am there to listen not to speak (yell) to others.

[@valerioventura]

Thank you this helped a lot. We prepped our speech using this and it worked out great.

[@pallavikumari507]

These lines touched my heart

[@scott5747]

When shooting a tiger walking speaker, it is smoother and easier on the viewer to have a slightly wider shot, i.e., medium. That way, the camera can keep up with the speaker with less jumps or quick pans.

[@brittneyharpersprouse5204]

I love this! This was a great tip and topic in my opinion and I believe I have learned a lot! Thank you Mr. Neil!!

[@successtoday897]

The video beautifully emphasizes the power of storytelling in public speaking. The speaker's approach to capturing audience attention through relatable anecdotes is both insightful and engaging. It highlights the importance of connecting on a personal level to build trust and interest. Overall, a valuable lesson in effective communication!

[@Umarbl0g]

Dojng great. He is catching our attention He didn’t tell those three things quickly but he made the speech long and explained to us In one way it was great in another way he took our time so much.

[@PrimalVideo]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@labakanurzidil2464]

everyone likes to vomit his biggest toxic waste on other people (so he also likes when they throw it back to him? which is called responsibility ...), maliciousness is the only joy in life, isnt it? or the reason why i always thought that emotions are rather toxic and hostile, because they are? or do you find attacks and aggression (from other people) good and you like them? so there is no reason to return them to people?

[@LennyCamp]

Thank you for posting your interesting approach to public speaking. As a military instructor charged with making astronautics interesting and relevant to non-technical people, I found a good opening for each new class was: "How many of you have been in space or want to go?" After a pause of several seconds, suggest "Every one of us has, and is, at this moment, in space, aboard Spaceship Earth. We are space travelers riding this large rock and going about a billion kilometers around our star, the Sun, every year. If you do the math, that means our huge planet is traveling a little over 100,000 kilometers per hour in our orbit." pause for effect. "As a child I was fascinated by those people who left the atmosphere of our Spaceship's surface and went into freefall around our planet orbiting every 90 minutes or so at more than 28,000 kilometers per hour. I learned years later that someday, humans will need to venture out to find a new spaceship when in a billion years or so, our sun begins to expand to once day incinerate our planet and moon and everything between our star and us. How will we decide where to go, who to send, and what they will take with them? How will we communicate with them over vast distances where radio transmissions take months and years instead of seconds? We need to learn how to leave while keeping our ship alive long enough to provide the things we will need to go out to other stars, and galaxies; to ensure our species survives, and thrives." another pause. "We are all space farers, like it or not. Who is ready to learn about this fascinating subject?"

[@lh1218]

I didn’t know Todd Packer was such a good public speaker.

[@weijao9598]

Is that a gun on my playlist?

[@adityamohan6213]

Conor - you add so much value! Thank you for sharing these gems :-)

[@WayTruthLife2100]

How could this have possibly received over 5k thumbs down? This is quite possibly THE BEST KZbin video I have EVER watched! Thank you, Conor. I have learned much from you. This has most definitely boosted my confidence. I look forward to seeing more from you-I hope I can find some more out on the net! Or a book? Cheers!

[@mydogskips2]

Don't give out incorrect "facts," that's also a good place to start.

[@user-io4du7nl9j]

Thanks Connor, I follow you from Syria. I love watching all your posts to learn from them. Thank you for what you provide for us.

[@arkadeepchakraborty9665]

I have taken many spoken English classes and never got benefitted from those, today I find you for this first time and i am feeling excited to start this discipline, thank you from Kolkata India

[@ConorNeill]

Wonderful!

[@100ohms]

I clicked on the video because of KZbin suggestion. I watch the whole thing because of this guy.

[@abdullahsh3221]

Start a speech on something you believe in. Don’t let the audience to feel that your present is because you want to sell something. If you really believe in something, let others to feel the same way. ( emotion) is reachable. Thanks from Saudi Arabia.

[@harrymack5610]

"Dont let the audience TO FEEL THAT YOUR PRESENT is because" ...huh try again

[@sanjayrajanshrestha67]

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[@Ampliz]

I just started my podcast: Let me know if your are interested to take part in it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZWQfIGjh6qMf68

[@farshimelt]

@@harrymack5610 I would like to hear you say that in a language that wasn't your native tongue.

[@adrianstander-jarufe4732]

Wow! This was very intersting and well said! Thank you so much, I needed this information for an English speech in school.

[@ConorNeill]

Glad it was helpful!

[@arockinmyshoe]

Excellent points! As a former (now retired) Dale Carnegie trainer, and public speaker, I would just add one more point---Eliminate Distractions. Like frequently scratching your nose and head.

[@francismausley7239]

Good points... "Encourage ye the school children, from their earliest years, to deliver speeches of high quality, so that in their leisure time they will engage in giving cogent and effective talks, expressing themselves with clarity and eloquence." ~ Baha'i Faith

[@wang5008]

Bob , baha ulla la

[@bitti1975]

First two sentences in Arthur C. Clark's 2001: A Space Oddyssey: "Behind every man now alive stand thirty ghosts, for that is the ratio by which the dead outnumber the living. Since the dawn of time, roughly a hundred billion human beings have walked the planet Earth." There you have it, you can actually do an introduction with an interesting fact without lying (at that time in 1968, the ratio is probably lower now).

[@FerdinandTutorials]

I completely watched this video till the end. Never Imagined that. This is the true meaning of evergreen content here on KZbin. Keep growing Sir.

[@mohyaldeenmadebo9932]

This is my second time to watch this video, at my first time I didn't understand it well cause of my level of language, but now I realized it , it's very helpful for anyone in any field, thanks a lot ☺️

[@ConorNeill]

Happy to hear that!

[@666EuthanasiA666]

"once upon a time" so that's why I remember 90% from my history lessons because my teacher always start with this phrase!

[@EuniceUSALIFEstyle]

Awesome advice!!I love it

[@Ajbomber14]

Thanks for the tips! I've been using the opener "there are more people alive today than have ever died" to start off my Engineering lectures. It was interesting the first time, but the students were tired of it after the 2nd and 3rd time.

[@ExpatFinancialPlanner]

I wouldn't bother as it's not true - not even close...

[@RobJFalcon]

​@@ExpatFinancialPlanner yup, came here to say that.

[@phorner1983]

Not beats a fact better than a completely false one

[@kazuwwxuchiwa804]

1st time listening these kind of audio and i am already in love

[@MrMcCawber]

One point missed here - and I'm afraid sadly demonstrated - is not to fall so in love with the sound of your own voice that a speech takes three times as long as necessary.

[@cheetahobx]

What????? I'm sorry....I had my earbuds in....

[@AnthonyFrancisJones]

Many years ago I started a new teaching job. At the end of the very first lesson a girl came up to me and said, 'Sir, you should leave.... and tell stories.' What great advice and encouragement from a teenage girl in a physics class. I have been doing it ever since even when adult leaders told me to keep it straight and stick to the content only. 'Once upon a time'...

[@russellreid6838]

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[@russellreid6838]

Zoo 8 no

[@Nourdin726]

What an amazing professional man ever I've seen!

[@marudhu199]

On 07/08/2023 at 9.25 PM, I watched this video for the first time. It is one of the best informative video.

[@echocharlie6707]

I start my speeches by asking “What.....does Marcellus Wallace.....look like?”

[@arhamsaa]

Marsellus*

[@rickstard73]

He looks like a B I A T C H ! ! !

[@gmailalan]

What?

[@kadekarstens4041]

Whwwwwwhhat?

[@PM2022]

@@ronaldrichardson178 Watch the movie Pulp Fiction.

[@derrickmilton6790]

Les Brown - Step Into Your Greatness (Live Seminar) ------ to see how to bookend and give an unstoppable speech!

[@jennjones5315]

Wow; I was literally learning to pronounce a company's name that I wanted to apply for a job. I have to do a video presentation and then your "how to start and end a speech" came on afterward and I thought what perfect timing. I rewrote everything after watching your video. Rather than dreading the event, I can't wait to get my rehearsals completed so that I can go for it! Thank you!

[@ConorNeill]

I know that you will have a great and positive impact wherever you decide to work!

[@MayapathiArts]

Thank you. What is learnt is Speech is one way mostly, while the message is being conveyed, the audience should also feel pleasant.

[@cjjuddaustralianartist]

My cat jumped on my lap and curled herself down nice and comfortable. I guess I'm now pinned down to watch KZbin for a while.

[@louisa3613]

instant respect

[@menyasavut3959]

How to start a speech: "Thank you, chairman, for the introduction." :-D

[@NoMoWarplz]

I happened to be strolling one Saturday morning thru my usual jaunts through the vistas of the YT land. And suddenly, out of nowhere the algos kicked in and presented me with one of the most gems and communitcator I have seen. Thank you!

[@ConorNeill]

Thank you 🙏

[@nwokpororowland4216]

I've learnt alot today, i can feel it in my nerves 🙏🏽 I promise i would use what I've learnt today henceforth 🖐🏽

[@nickstoker1176]

I love how the start of the speech is cut from the video

[@DanielBachmann]

Amazing video and great tips by Conor Neill on how to start a speech and not to bore the audience from the start who might quickly drift to their mobile devices!

[@DanielBachmann]

A pleasure ***** and once more great video!

[@threellyai6893]

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[@sajithkumar4066]

Do u think that what ever he omitted it,,,, u u like to suck it off

[@vasukanamarlapudi6387]

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[@reydelsol7026]

10 years later and this is brilliant! Thank you!!

[@ConorNeill]

;-) thank you Ray

[@draam88]

2024 and this is still helpful! Thank you

[@yazenbuklau]

So genuine. Wish Ted talks would get back to this good stuff

[@Marrow9000]

0:25 Introducing yourself is a proper opening. People in the crowd might not have a schedule for the day with your name and talk title. And even if they do, they need to know they are in the right place and confirm which speaker is on stage at the moment. Clarification is worth something.

[@narong1204]

Agreed. And when done correctly it takes less than 10 secs. Less then the amount of time for someone to find their program, schedule, or agenda (if they have one).

[@lukehannanmc]

Great Point - although if (big if) there's a professional MC they'll intro you, your why, etc (at least i do that)

[@armindoerr]

First thing is to get full attention. And with introducing yourself that doesn't work. Introduce yourself after a great opening. In terms of time maybe after 2 or 3 minutes.

[@colinpoole7653]

A good speech needs a good start, a good ending and the two as close together as possible.

[@ConorNeill]

Haha good one

[@dokushintanuki401]

when my kids heard the word 'Blackberry', they thought I was watching some cooking videos.

[@russellvilleyoutube]

His last point is communicating the personal emotional connection to the subject being spoken

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[@haesoolee6448]

I'm 15 yrs old and I've been searching and watching tips about speeches and anything related about it. I'm gonna be speaking to the whole junior high department..a candidacy speech...I really want to win..This vid helped me a lot.. but a bit nervous because days are dropping, it will be next week, God bless to me 🙏🙏🙏

[@sergioscudieri3585]

Put it exactly how Conor tells us; Start the speech not with "My name is...and I want to....," but rather, with some anecdote that may reach the department on a different level. Everyone loves a story that relates why exactly you want to do something. For example, in your case, you want to hold a certain position. Was there ever a moment in your life where you realized that you wanted to demonstrate the qualities this position requires? If there was (and if you really want to win, I'm sure there was), illustrate that moment to the department in such a way that it becomes a story. You will have the position undoubtedly. I recommend watching Conor's speeches, TED talks, and Charisma on Command as these are channels I still refer to today. Remember, you can always learn more on public speaking.

[@WaldenSpawn]

How did it go?

[@johnrainmcmanus6319]

Kid, your speech went off a year ago. Hope you didn't listen to this guy and that it went well.

[@hattrickster33]

Maybe it went horribly wrong and he doesn't want to talk about it 😕

[@alan4sure]

It went so badly, he gave up youtube...

[@Hippieization]

I never get enough from this video. Thanks a lot 💕

[@hangari2463]

I can feel he has great energy and power from his deep mind even I don't understand all of them

[@lukasorlingis5931]

You know that he is a professional speaker when you don't hear him say "uuuuh" "ummmm" "so yeah"

[@jean-victorcote5825]

This is a very good speech, especially about how to engage people with stories. His voice then takes a whole new depth. This is a neat way to bring pathos to a speech.

[@Omar-NO-Code]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🎤 Start a speech by avoiding generic introductions like stating your name and company; instead, engage the audience with a compelling opening. 01:59 🗨️ When starting a speech or a conversation in a networking event, use a common connection or a shared contact as an icebreaker. 02:45 ❓ Start a speech by posing a question relevant to the audience, or begin with a surprising fact to grab their attention. 04:56 📖 The most effective way to start a speech is by telling a story, akin to saying "once upon a time," as stories engage and connect with the audience on a personal level. 07:17 💡 Share personal stories that connect you to the topic and demonstrate how it has impacted your life or why it's important to you, as this makes your speech more relatable and compelling to the audience. Made with HARPA AI

[@LakshmiMogaveer-ir3eo]

Thank you brother You cleared my searching🙏

[@srs1518]

This works. I changed up my presentation to begin it like this. They bought the system. Capital investment. Was told later by customer, he was on the fence before the presentation and he said I made him feel better about us. I shared a personal story that involved me and my company when I was a user of the system long before I was an employee of the company. 1 caveat: this was in an intimate setting, just two guys from customer and my associate on Zoom. Gave the story before the pres started. I think I will have to alter how I tell it in front of a larger audience.

[@cyphosmusicx]

it doesn't matter what you watch or who you're subscribed to, you will eventually get this video in your recommended

[@Goodly]

He's making a speech on speeches. I need to make a speech on him making a speech about speeches

[@ReusStyle]

Well maybe I'll make a speech on you making speech on him making speech about speeches.

[@michaelganovski7077]

He’s teaching. What’s wrong with that?

[@djaii328]

When you do that, can you please point out that his 'factoid' about living vs. dead is factually incorrect? www.snopes.com/fact-check/recount-your-dead/ Thanks.

[@payableinsilver]

I have to give a speech. I just wanted the first thing to say

[@curiouscollectiblesAU]

@@ReusStyle well maybe i'll make a speech on you about making a speech about Goodly making a speech about this guy making a speech about speeches.

[@azeeuwnl1961]

I like the two start-a-speech tips: (1) ask a relevant question or (2) state an interesting fact. Makes me think how _true_ the interesting fact has to be...

[@cheetahobx]

As the lady in the film told John Holmes....."John....PLEASE.....don't break my heart!"....John replied....."Then move it out of the way...."

[@maksimnikiforovski2034]

A very charismatic gentleman. He knows exactly what he is doing.