Creating an IntroductionThe Better Speaker Series

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The Importance of an Introduction

Smooth transition

Proper mindset

Speaker authority

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General Essentials

Speaker’s name

Speech topic

Speech title

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Toastmasters Essentials Speech assignment

Speech objectives

Delivery time

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Drafting the IntroductionApproach

Length

Delivery

Clarification

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Applying Restraint

Don’t upstage the speaker. Don’t reveal speech details. Don’t surprise the speaker. Don’t praise the speaker’s skills. Don’t rely on clichés. Don’t save the speaker’s name

until last.

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Speakers’ ResponsibilitiesBe available to offer speech-

related information.

Inform the introducer of any special considerations.

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Lectern Etiquette

Speak to the audience

Lead the applause

Shake hands

Leave the lectern

Show interest

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Introductions Are Only the Beginning

The speech’s ideas

Points of entertainment

How the speech helped or enlightened the audience

Words of thanks and appreciation

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Conclusion

Master the art of

introductions!

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