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Creating an
      Introduction
      The Better Speaker Series




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The Importance of an
Introduction
Smooth transition
Proper mindset
Speaker authority




                       1
General Essentials

Speaker’s name
Speech topic
Speech title




                     2
Toastmasters Essentials

Speech assignment
Speech objectives
Delivery time




                          3
Drafting the Introduction

Approach
Length
Delivery
Clarification




                            4
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.

                                      5
Speakers’ Responsibilities

Be available to offer speech-
 related information.
Inform the introducer of any
 special considerations.




                                 6
Lectern Etiquette

Speak to the audience
Lead the applause
Shake hands
Leave the lectern
Show interest



                         7
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


                                     8
Conclusion

       Master
      the art of
   introductions!



                    9

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