How to Start your Presentation: 4 Step Formula for a Killer Intro

[@selmankoral5427]

Sum up: Step 1- The hook (1:35) Step 2- The transition (1:49) Step 3- Self-introduction (2:06) Step 4- Audience benefit (2:28)

[@sheilaparker4631]

Selman KORAL

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O thanks

[@PearllDoubleL]

Oh thx

[@lhctraining]

Thank you!

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[@celeb99mu]

6 years later, and this video is the gift that keeps on giving. Exceptional content - thanks SO much.

[@lhctraining]

I can't believe it has been 6 years since we uploaded this video. It's our number one video. We have learned so much since then, Chris. Hope you have subscribed.

[@pwrfl2357]

Anyone notice she never said “uh” once?

[@lhctraining]

Practice makes possible! Thanks for noticing.

[@VincentNacon]

Uhh.... maybe? I don't know. Didn't pay any attention.

[@eunicaaquino8998]

bec she knows how to pause. to avoid uhh make pauses but not too long.

[@lhctraining]

@@eunicaaquino8998 exactly! learning when to pause is a great way to avoid using filler words like “uh.”

[@awore2543]

Teleprompters help too

[@birame2008]

OHHH MY GOD!! YOU ARE A SAVIOR, I HAVE A MEETING IN THREE DAYS AND ITS THE BIGGEST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY IVE HAD IN YEARS, THIS IS AMAZING

[@lhctraining]

Good to hear! Good luck! Let us know how it went.

[@thelmabukikun1485]

I am having a presentation tomorrow.. this is very helpful. thank you

[@addictaedtokookie1622]

Hope it went well 🥰🥰

[@sergioquinche7700]

how did it go? I am curious

[@ohmarthin2324]

I think bro is okay now

[@PauloLemeAstronomia]

Wow!!! Awesome!!! I'm a retired professor on astronomy but I do about 12 lectures a year for pleasure, in Brazil and other Latin American countries. Although quite experienced, I realize the amazing improvement I can get with your killer intro method and I just set up one for my next talk on Black Holes. Thanks for you kind generosity to share it with us.

[@lhctraining]

Paulo- Thank you for sharing. Let us know how your talk goes with this new intro. Best of luck. - Anne

[@gc2512]

4 minutes of pure effectiveness, i don't know why youtube suggested this video to me, but this is pure gold. Thank you

[@lhctraining]

Great feedback. Thank you for commenting.

[@jananijana6544]

The way you broke down own video to help explain the idea really settled it in for me! good stuff :)

[@lhctraining]

Thanks for the comment. We prefer practical strategies!

[@abshirelmi3107]

Thanks my crummys one loves all my family's 💯🙏🙏🙏❤️🤞👍👍

[@Princess_kehaa]

I love how you not only taught us, but also showed us! thanks a lot!!

[@lhctraining]

Showing is where it’s at. Thanks for comment Zoe.

[@Reloaded_______]

It’s been over 10 years since I took Public Speaking during undergrad. Thank you SO MUCH for posting this! It’s a great refresher! Feeling more confident and less stressed about my upcoming presentation soon.

[@zenchestnuts]

So useful! I wish I'd found this video months ago. I'm doing this huge project(for me) which involves a lot of chapters. With everything filmed but the intro at the beginning , and for each chapter I've been procrastinating on it for ages..... As you said in the video , bursting straight in about yourself, who you are your name ..... i'm already bored just listening to it coming out of my own month! The trick is balancing a calming topic(my theme) without putting your audience asleep after 20 seconds... You are so good that you smile without it seeming a smile! it just flows.

[@lhctraining]

Thank you for your comment! How did it all turn out?

[@patriciamoodley2900]

I used a killer introduction at a Seminar, sharing my testimonial, it got a very positive from the highest qualified Entrepreneur in the room. Thank you Thank you Thank you

[@lhctraining]

You’re very welcome!!! That’s fantastic.

[@juliamassey7643]

Hey Anne! Your tips helped me to plan my presentation for a job interview and I got the job! I'm now planning a presentation about my career - in particular Storytelling to 13 - 14 year olds - some with special needs and I'm back watching you AGAIN for tips! Thank you for sharing your brilliance! Julia :)

[@lhctraining]

What fantastic news! So glad we could help you. If you ever have any questions, ask us and maybe that will become the topic for a future video. Good luck with your next presentation! You’ve got this!

[@gyrfalconer1]

I've spent the weekend reviewing videos like this for an my upcoming presentation. I've now watched this one several times. It is the best one I've seen! Great content, easy to understand and implement. Thank you!!

[@lhctraining]

Great to hear Lee! Thank you for the compliments. “Great content, easy to understand and implement” is what we are all about!

[@zzlee08]

Some good advice I received lately is, record yourself talking on the fly about anything. First just listen to how you speak, then re watch the video on mute to see how you look while presenting. This is the worst paraphrase, but I tried LOL

[@jaburollup]

Same! Watched it before my presentation now watching it for the second time on my way to my presentation 💯

[@vanessafiona1246]

Everytime I start my presentation I start laughing

[@lhctraining]

Take a few deep breaths before starting. This will ground you -- that way people will pay more attention to your content rather than your affect.

[@imaanhasbullah6020]

me too haha

[@CccLove]

So true

[@chrisyang1353]

me also bcuz im joker haha

[@prajnash.5477]

Lol

[@lorenzoarodriguez6048]

Thank you for this fantastic video. After watching it 4 times, I re-wrote my introduction and added a slide of what were the three main topics of my presentation. I feel The audience paid a lot more attention because your video helped me develop and hold the audience’s interest to the very end.

[@lhctraining]

That is great news! Celebrate!!

[@danielhermansyahh]

i'm going to do a public speaking 101 seminar tomorrow. and i still learned a great thing from you that improved my introduction. well done, respect and thanks a lot :)

[@lhctraining]

Thank you Daniel for your comment! The video almost has 1 million views:-) Celebrating by giving everyone a comment.

[@IbrahimAkindapo-cc2wt]

I used your techniques and it got me a second position in a debate. I never thought i would make it to top 3. I am really grateful. Thank you soooo much.

[@lhctraining]

Coooooooool. That’s good to know that the formula not only works for presentations but also for debates!

[@josejavierprietoprawl2179]

Just 👌 perfect😍. Why? I'm an art instructor, preparing an online class for storytellers. These 4 tips will help me show them the wonders of this great skill. I just applied the 4 principles. Thanks Anne.

[@lhctraining]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cokeacola0669]

Thank you this will defenity help me and with my speech I am a year seven and have no clue about writing great speechs and this will be amazingly affective for my work again thank you!!!

[@lhctraining]

Now that you are 8, have you seen improvement in your speech writing?

[@王宏芸]

Thank you so much! I literally used your practical method “The hook, transition, self intro, and audience benefit” and you know what? I killed my audience 😂😂😂 I meant they loved it. Thank you again for your help. Highly recommend to everyone.

[@lhctraining]

Great news! Yes, the formula works for us every time. Glad to share it with you:-)

[@NooblantisDistrict]

Step 1 (Your Hook) 1:35 Step 2 (Transition to Topic) 1:49 Step 3 (Self Intro and Preview) 2:06 Step 4 (Audience Benefit) 2:28

[@lhctraining]

Thank you!

[@The7551]

You can this techniques to writing!! Great way in getting a “A” for a written assignment.

[@darkrangerl]

How so? Xo

[@lhctraining]

Yes, use this formula for writing the introduction for an essay. Put your best example or evidence that supports your main idea into the first few sentences of your essay, so your teacher and peers immediately understand your point. Thank you for your question.

[@rcolligan]

Killer formula ! It's so easy to default to the traditional, predictable, boring intro that 99% of speakers use. Thanks for breaking down a more effective method for introductions. I am going to challenge myself to improve my intros by utilizing your framework.

[@lhctraining]

Over the past 2 years, has the formula helped?

[@bhaktibhandari7379]

This is the most legit and perfect video with a perfect real-life example (the video intro itself!) I've ever seen

[@lhctraining]

Thank you for your comment Bhakti!

[@bibhudattamishra3715]

OMG....This is a killer advice.......I just loved it! Thanks for educating us.

[@lhctraining]

Our video has saved thousands of students the night before their big presentations. So humbled and grateful!

[@nezhasadik899]

You were concise and precise and have presented everything a person needs in a speech, and you did it amazingly!

[@MaldivesRaajje]

This is just to let you know your video has reached to the other side of the world in 7 years. Appreciate the methods shared and i loved them.

[@lhctraining]

Wow! Thank you for letting me know.

[@discover9913]

Simple and easy to understand ......I loved the flow

[@lhctraining]

Thank you for the comment, DIS COVER

[@readermode9916]

Your explanation takes the fear out of how to make a presentation. You have significantly reduced the level of difficulty involved in preparing and making a presentation. Excellent job!

[@lhctraining]

Wow! Thanks for the comment. Glad I could help.

[@rcafmaintainer3723]

I like it. I usually ask a thought provoking question related to the topic. An ice breaker if you will.

[@lhctraining]

Sounds like a great plan to build a connection with your audience and get them thinking on the topic

[@acousticsrinjan1066]

U don't know how much this video helped us... We were literally stucked in the intro... Ur video helped us a lot

[@lhctraining]

Wahoooo! Glad to know this video keeps helping people!

[@Tomboymarcus]

I must say, using the tactics labelled in this video to draw me in was smart. I definitely got hooked. A very helpful video considering how stuck I was with writing my speech.

[@lhctraining]

Glad it was helpful!

[@glidehome4693]

Almost 4 years later and this is still helpful and helping! Thank you!

[@lhctraining]

Wahoo! What a great comment to receive. The formula still works after all these years. Thanks for letting me know.

[@amberw6824]

I really like the way you explain, short and simple. I'm going to use this method. Thanks a bunch.

[@lhctraining]

You’re welcome a bunch!

[@RiyaSingh_queen]

Thnkyou so much mam ✨i m very happy after see your video ❤ because tomorrow is my EMC presentation in school and after that I m sure i will pass ☺️❤️

[@lhctraining]

You’re welcome! Let me know how it goes!

[@AbdullahArRafi]

Awesome one! You didn't only say what should be done, you've shown them through practical examples! That's gonna help a lot! Thanks a lot for being so informative and precise, you're awesome!

[@lhctraining]

Thank you Abdullah! Theory is great. Practical tips help people plan new habits.

[@Noel_NotJustForChristmas]

I have a lot of experience speaking to "live" audiences but have never done it online. And there is definitely a difference. I have viewed [literally] hundreds of videos on this topic. They were all pretty much made up of the same stuff. HO HUM. Somehow this video landed in front of me at just the right time. PERFECTION! My opening has gone from "blah, blah, blah" to a blockbuster passageway to my actual presentation! Thank you - Thank you - Thank you!

[@lhctraining]

You’re very welcome! Glad we helped you go from blah blah blah to damn that’s on point!

[@jackmccann3451]

Thank you for this! I'm really bad at intros and hooks, and I had a school speech due, and this helped a lot!

[@lhctraining]

Happy to hear that the video helped. Hopefully you've seen some improvement over the years

[@poojasingh-sl3hb]

It is going to be a game changer for many people who are engaged in giving frequent presentations. Keep up the good work.👍

[@lhctraining]

Thank you Pooja!

[@mohammadrahman3296]

I love how you demonstrated these things in your video!

[@lhctraining]

Thank you for noticing!

[@kirtipandya656]

I did the way you explained to do the introduction and my presentation was appreciate by my professors and was said as the best out of all. Thanks a lot.

[@lhctraining]

That is so awesome, Kirti! Thanks for sharing your success with us.

[@kirtipandya656]

You are amazing mam.

[@whiteeyedshadow8423]

Haha!she has "hooked" us in her presentation.thats a good example of a good presentation.great content too.

[@lhctraining]

Hook line and sinker!

[@niizumashiiori6402]

In addition to teaching us how to make a banger introduction; she be breaking those fourth walls like there's no tomorrow! awesome!

[@lhctraining]

The presentation Deadpool!

[@judithcatindoy8018]

wow! thank you for this lesson I've learn so much, the killer introduction is so effective and capturing to the audience

[@lhctraining]

Happy to help, Judith!

[@ecatsss]

im gonna be giving a talk tomorrow to convince my audience to vote for me for a certain position and i feel just so ready after applying this method to my speech!! so excited for tomorrow and im ever so grateful for coming bumping into this ;))

[@lhctraining]

How did it go?

[@mallick376]

I can't wait now. It's just amazing and felt super natural. Great job .

[@lhctraining]

Thank you Adam's Son!

[@boydegg]

Short, snappy, clear, no waffle. Love it!

[@lhctraining]

Glad you liked it!

[@Mrs_Yvonne_Afreh]

This is awesome. Thanks for these four steps. I feel very confident about my presentation today now. Wish me lack ❤️

[@lhctraining]

How did your presentation go with the new intro? - Anne

[@jesusrodriguez4816]

Probably one of the best structured videos on youtube

[@lhctraining]

Thank you for the compliment!

[@towaniisme]

Your own hook and introduction!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@lhctraining]

Towani, thank you for your comment. I like owning my content!

[@aanubhavgupta]

You are simply awesome !! I'm minutes away from one of the largest 200+ people presentation i have to make, and this 4 min magic just made my day.

[@lhctraining]

Fabulous, Anubhav! Glad we could help!

[@jdmpieries8604]

One of the most helpful and concise videos I’ve seen! Excellent tips and great job being succinct 😊👍 Clever to summarize your own video to prove you stuck to your own advice 😃

[@lhctraining]

Thank you for the compliment, Mahen!

[@Tongedichte]

This is by far the most useful I have seen on this topic. So helpful! Thank you a thousand times! 🥰

[@SpyrosMarc]

My thesis defense is tomorrow 😭 thanks for this video!

[@lhctraining]

Hope it went well!

[@saranades74]

I was finishing up a mediocre presentation last night, found your video, rewrote the beginning section following this formula, and it was a hit! A piece of specific feedback was liking the hook with an interesting story that pulled them into the talk. Thank you for your content -- it transformed my talk and how people think of me and my business. (New subscriber here 😉)

[@lhctraining]

Fabulous! So glad the video helped you communicate more effectively. Your comment is giving me life.

[@saranades74]

@@lhctraining sometimes the seeds take a while to get the ☀️ and ☔️ 😉 🌱🌱🌱

[@gilmoreleano9120]

Thank you so much for this tips :) It would help me a lot for my thesis defense this coming monday :) I'll rate you 110/100

[@ManojKumar-cj7oj]

What kind of thesis , boy ?

[@lhctraining]

How did it go? 3 years later, what do you remember?

[@TheNyxmaster]

Choking how you can say so much valuable things in such a short time... That's pro work right there !!

[@lhctraining]

Thank you! Brevity, clarity, relevance are within reach. Hope to inspire!

[@marisajacobs2530]

Thank you! This is so simple to do and I can already see what a big difference it will make to my presentation! Well explained and well presented!

[@lhctraining]

Happy to hear the video was helpful, Marisa

[@luvleechick12]

Thank you so much for this! It was quick, effective and to the point. Looking forward to using this method in a presentation at a work conference tomorrow ! 🤞🏽🙏🏽

[@SeanLinhk]

Great Take away. Easy to implement. Awesome!

[@lhctraining]

Thanks for watching my video, Sean. Glad to hear that my take away is easy to implement!

[@lhctraining]

Thanks Sean!

[@coolbanana7]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS. I AM A STUDENT AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY AND I'M FREAKING OUT ABOUT MY COMMUNICATIONS PRESENTATION TOMORROW AND THIS REALLY HELPED.

[@lhctraining]

Glad to be here for you! Saved another viewer in the last moment.

[@jancelgraypineda4989]

thanks for this ideas it sure is really helps me in an speech i made and presented in front of the audience

[@lhctraining]

Great to hear Jancel!

[@yogeshbaher]

This is one of the neatest introduction videos showing itself in action :)

[@sammynacion2366]

wow brilliant idea! i'm gonna try this!!!

[@lhctraining]

How did it go?

[@captainamerica4359]

Thank u so much mam I'm from India and I saw ur presentation skills killer intros and utilized it in my college presentation activity guess what my presentation got the second position ,so a big thanks to u for helping people like me for preparing great presentation 😊.

[@lhctraining]

You’re very welcome! Congratulations on earning 2nd place, Captain America.

[@VedantMane208]

Iam literally Seeing This Video After 7years (2024)...😮 But still HelpFul...❤ Thank You...😊

[@lhctraining]

You're welcome 😊can’t believe this video has been up on KZbin for that long!

[@angelawatson1594]

I'm watching 👀 now first time ⏲️

[@daveh4208]

I like the way she was 1:17 in before she said something interesting. Reality in action.

[@Hereforknowledge]

This is amazing and it really helped me deliver my last value proposition. it does take some time to build a personal hook out of your own story and i loved to watch this video several times until i was able to write one for myself. I did great at the last presentation. While I am still trying to refine my story for a different meeting, I always come back and watch this video again and again ... and each time it gives me a great idea again. Thanks so much. really helpful and amazing...

[@lhctraining]

So glad you found it useful! Thank you! - Anne

[@svetlinburgudzhiev2235]

Thank you! I am very happy to know that they are people, like you, who are making such helpful videos. Thank you! It is absolutely helpful.

[@lhctraining]

So nice of you. Glad to help!

[@CelAmade]

Thanks for sharing in such a clear and concise way 🌟Love your energy Anne.

[@lhctraining]

You're welcome! Thanks, Cel.

[@yvonnestewart2863]

This is a game changer. I will watch this video a few more times, to make sure I have this down perfectly.

[@lhctraining]

Nice! Let us know if you have any questions!

[@alexanderlyon]

Great stuff! Excellent advice. Cool editing, too. Nice way to bring it back around. :-)

[@lhctraining]

Thanks so much!

[@ShyamkrishnanNair]

Exactly! Starting strong is everything in presentations. I remember my first time presenting-I spent the first few minutes rambling about myself and my excitement, totally losing the audience's attention. I’ve learned that a strong hook can make all the difference. Something vivid and intriguing grabs attention right away, just like a good crime show. Joining the Sense of Humor Improvement Program by Habit10x helped me refine my storytelling, making my introductions more engaging. It’s all about captivating your audience and giving them something to look forward to. Keep it sharp and make them lean in!

[@Muhammadbilal-dp1qt]

The way you explain things is . . . . . . Amazing.i have seen many videos but your video is far more better. Keep it up

[@lhctraining]

Wonderful news! Thanks

[@HelenFrost-jm5dd]

Thank you for sharing this great advice! I'm presenting as part of an interview tomorrow. I'm usually very nervous about presenting but I feel more confident having worked on just the introduction.

[@lhctraining]

The beginning of the interview can frame the whole conversation. Hope you got the job!

[@KateEmiley]

Very clever!! I’m going to try this out :)

[@lhctraining]

How did it go?

[@hanselpacheco9940]

I have a speech presentation using an artifact in my speech class next week, and thanks to this video, I now have an idea of how to start my speech. Thank you.

[@lhctraining]

Wonderful, Hansel. You're welcome.

[@hanselpacheco9940]

@@lhctraining I used your tips, and I got the full grade :) Thanks for these great tips.

[@boropetrovic5444]

Awesome presentation! Excellent "Eat your own dog food" example!

[@lhctraining]

Thank you Boro! I call it "going meta."

[@tangtheo3805]

clear and very useful method to start off a presentation, i'll let u know how everything goes when i finish my intro

[@lhctraining]

Please do!

[@MandhanAcademy]

ur amazing

[@lhctraining]

You're amazing, too!

[@sudiptakumargogoi8834]

Why your logo is similar to Myntra online retail app?

[@adarshpb1428]

@@sudiptakumargogoi8834 lol

[@adarshpb1428]

@@lhctraining have you visited that channel ?

[@lhctraining]

@@adarshpb1428 I searched for it but the logo is like an M. Am I missing something here?

[@Benkerosadon7890]

Good crisp points. I like the examples you use to connect the points. Thank you!

[@lhctraining]

Specific examples can help people “see” your point!

[@ritacurimenha7327]

Wow, so straight forward tips! Thanks a lot!

[@lhctraining]

Get to the point is our mantra!

[@CaptianInternet]

YESSS! I found this video again. I just started a new position and need to present quite a lot. I remembered this vid and want to check on my presentations. Onve I have a moment I surely will check out your courses! Thank you a lot for this.

[@lhctraining]

Welcome back! And you’re welcome!

[@Mrbriangalvan]

Thanks for this video!! I laughed as the very first thing you said I do 😂 time to update my methods!!

[@lhctraining]

Yes, some habits are prevalent in the workplace. But just because everybody else is doing it doesn't mean that we should too.

[@ololadeolaleye8185]

I'm currently preparing for an oratory speech and I'm glad i found your video just in time. I have been able to restructure my intro and it sounds intriguing. Thank you for sharing this tips.

[@lhctraining]

So glad that our video helped you craft an intriguing hook! Let us know how your speech goes!

[@ro5h_]

I used this and got an A for my speech. ty so much!

[@lhctraining]

Wahoo! Celebrate!

[@muhammadshaheer124]

A best piece, I was searching for a long and had to watch it at first, rather than wasting a lot of my time...

[@lhctraining]

Grata to hear Muhammad!

[@amightyo]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing. :)

[@lhctraining]

You're welcome Dr. Mighty Itauma Itauma

[@bhartiyacreature4950]

Wowwwwww I loved your speech about speech with all the examples you used frm your own speech to make us understand about how to deliver a speech... speechless

[@lhctraining]

So glad you found it interested and helpful!

[@crazycakes8028]

my adhd brain sat through this without getting distracted

[@lhctraining]

I can truly appreciate your comment.

[@Temerity_boy]

She just showed what "you're already under my genjutsu" means😂😂

[@gamerhino6806]

This was really helpful, Thank you!

[@lhctraining]

Glad to hear it was helpful!

[@MariaFRosas]

Thank you for your quick explanation. I have to make a presentation for my topic at the university. You are very good at explaining the four most important things in an introduction. Thank you so very much!😊

[@lhctraining]

You're very welcome! ☺️

[@secksdupcat2159]

IT WAS LIKE WATCHING INCEPTION

[@lhctraining]

Glad you noticed!

[@andreamorgan111]

Thank you so much....previous presentations for interviews took days... stressing my brain, now I can create a structure in a day before editing. (that's a day with breaks and other distractions) 😁

[@lhctraining]

Wonderful! Love hearing how the formula keeps helping people!

[@SasukeUchiha-ud5mo]

Do you know what i’m gonna do ? I’m gonna leave a like 🌝❤️

[@lhctraining]

I’m going to leave a like for this comment! That’s what I’m gonna do.

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@@lhctraining But you never did lol

[@devendrakumarharbola4399]

I really loved it . I am from India and i searched a lot of matter but none of them were of use but this one is too good

[@lhctraining]

Good to hear! Thanks for the comment.

[@asmaalsabi6517]

me not wanting to sound awkward in the beginning of my grammar presentation lol

[@lhctraining]

You’ve got this! Yay for grammar presentations!

[@WINTHSERIES]

The first 30 seconds of this video is already SO valuable omg

[@lhctraining]

Hope it helped, Universe Mastery!

[@rosetoynbee1659]

Thank you so much, this really helped me start my speech for class. xx

[@lhctraining]

You're very welcome, Rose! We are almost a 1 million views!