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Speaker Success Secrets Podcast
S1 E6: How to Start Your Speech – The 3 Best Ways to Hook Your Audience in 60 Seconds
If you don’t grab your audience in the first 60 seconds, you may never get them back.
In this episode of the Next Stage Speaker Success Secrets Podcast, Lord Al Jensen breaks down the three most powerful ways to start any speech—proven techniques used by top speakers, TEDx presenters, and master communicators.
By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to craft an opening that hooks your audience instantly, keeps them engaged, and makes you an unforgettable speaker.
Speaker Success Secrets Podcast Season 1 Episode 6
Time stamps:
00:01 - The Power of a Strong Opening
01:17 - Why Your First 60 Seconds Matter More Than Anything Else
03:54 - Strategy #1: The “If There Were a Way…” Hook
06:16 - Strategy #2: The Cold Open – Dropping Into the Action
08:37 - Strategy #3: The Thought-Provoking Statement or Question
11:17 - How to Choose the Right Hook for Your Speech
12:08 - Advanced Strategy: How to Combine Multiple Hooks for Maximum Impact
13:46 - Closing Thoughts & Call to Action
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