"People remember most what they hear first and last. You have to grab the attention of a client, customer or audience within the first 30 seconds, or it's really hard to get them back."
"We like to say speaker anxiety affects 90% of the population, and the other 10% are lying," says Deborah Shames, emphasizing that public-speaking nerves are a common issue.
"The opening of your speech is critical; it needs to hook your audience and set the tone for what's ahead, using novelty and surprise to engage them."
"Before you take the podium or floor, make sure you aren't making one of these six common public-speaking mistakes, as improving your skills can help manage anxiety."
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