Professional speaker Patricia Fripp suggests these as possible opening techniques:
- Dictionary definition of words in theme - look up definition of the conference's theme and relate the definition to your speech's point
- Compliment the audience - must be sincere for something they have done
- Relevant humor - find a way to uncover humor in your speaking situation
Listing,
Tim Wilson
Professional Speech Coach
Free speaking tips at: http://speakingquicktips.blogspot.com
