The document provides guidance on introducing guest speakers, with the primary goals being to prepare the audience and establish the speaker's credibility. An effective introduction should answer who the speaker is, what the topic is, and why the speaker is qualified to discuss it. It should also provide a brief background on the speaker and invite the audience to welcome them. Tips include keeping the introduction short, researching the speaker, and practicing the delivery.

4. A good introduction is essential to get a
speaker off to a good start.

5. A speech of introduction introduces
the main speaker at an event and
inspires the audience to listen to that
speaker (O’Hair & Stewart, 1999).

6. What is the primary goal of an
introduction?
prepare the audience and get them
excited for what they are about to
hear

7. A good introduction should answer THREE
questions
 What is the topic?
 Why is this topic important
for this audience?
 Why is the speaker qualified to
deliver this talk?

8. The introductory speech usually has three
components:
(a) provide a brief backdrop or
background of the main speaker,
 (b) introduce the speaker’s topic, and
(c) an invitation from the audience to
warmly welcome the speaker.

9. Why do we introduce a speaker?
• It shows respect for the speaker.
• It lets the audience know who this person is before they
start, in case there is no printed program.
• It can show why this person is qualified to speak about
the topic and share their insights.
• It settles the audience down and gets them focused on
the stage.

10. The introducer’s job is to
 1. Remind the audience why the topic is important to
them
 2. Establish the speaker’s qualifications to speak on the
topic
 3. Get the presentation off on a high note by establishing
an up-beat tone
 4. Make the speaker feel especially welcome

11. While a strong speech opening is vital,
nothing helps establish a speaker’s
credibility more than a carefully-crafted
and well-delivered introduction.

12. Tips to Consider in Introducing a
Guest Speaker/a Resource Speaker

13. 1. Know the occasion.

14. 2. Get to know the speaker.
Talk to him or her
Interview
Research

15. Points to be covered in an introductory speech
oReference to the occasion
oWho the speaker is
oWhy he is important
oHuman-interest material about him/her

16. Points to be covered in an introductory speech
oHis subject
oIts importance or significance
oAnticipation of pleasure in listening in
him/her
oPresenting the speaker to the audience

17. Important details
• Achievements
• Credentials
• Educational background
• Work experiences
• Position/title
• Family information
• If it is a professional forum, do not talk about the guest speaker's
family unless you ask them first.

18. 3. Plan how to arrange the
gathered information about the
speaker.

19. How long?
 Keep it short.
 Keep your introduction to between 45 seconds to 3
minutes.

Remember: You are not the star

20. -William Shakespeare

21. Before you start writing an
introduction, find out, does the
speaker have a prepared
Introduction?

22. 4. Write down the speech.

23. 5. Revise the speech.

24. 6. Practice delivering the
speech.

25. 7. Be positive and enthusiastic.

26. Additional Reminders

27. Should you attempt humor?

28.  Don’t give an outline of the speech.
 Don’t overdo it.
 Avoid cliches.
 Build to a climax.

29. One effective way to do this is to end
with the speaker’s name and
explicitly encourage applause:
Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in
welcoming our guest speaker, Donna
Primeau!

30. Ensure a smooth transition.

31. “Good morning ladies and gentlemen. It’s a great
pleasure for me to introduce our speaker today, who
is going to talk to us about the ten most common
personal financial planning mistakes. This is a
subject in which we should all be deeply interested
because it’s by avoiding financial mistakes that we
can best ensure our financial futures. Our speaker,
although having spent almost his entire career
advising people on their finances in places like New
York, Los Angeles and Toronto, grew up about
thirty miles from where we are right now.

32. He is an award-winning professional accountant
who has specialized in personal finances and
taxation for over twenty years, and has guided
the financial affairs of some of this country’s
best-known athletes, entertainers, entrepreneurs
and executives. Ladies and gentlemen, please
join me in welcoming home, Steve Robbins!”

33. The person giving our keynote address is
someone we all know and admire. Not only is Dr.
Brian Garcia an alum of our university and
department, but he has gone on to make major
contributions to our field. As one of our nation’s
foremost experts in end-of-life care and
communication, Dr. Garcia has written over 50
journal articles and book chapters on this field. We
are privileged today to hear him speak on hospice
care and the Hispanic population. Please join me in
welcoming Dr. Brian Garcia.

34.  1. As the guidance counselor, you were tasked to introduce the
resource speaker of the Love, Courtship, and Marriage
webinar. Lobert, Leziel
 2. As the academic dean, you were assigned to introduce the
speaker of the 34th Commencement Exercises. Kim
 3. As one of the elders of the church, you were asked to
introduce the speaker in the Hour of Worship because you
know him very well. Almera, Eliza
 4. As the principal, you were requested to introduce the mayor
who was invited to speak during the opening program of the
Academic Camp. Vincent, Soce

35.  5. As the Bible Theology Head, you were commissioned to
introduce the invited speaker of the Week of Prayer. Ivan
 6. As the college president, you were to introduce the guest
speaker of the 50th Foundation Anniversary of your institution.
Jeanette, Mark
 7. As the school nurse, you were to introduce the resource
speaker in the chapel period during the Health Emphasis Week.
Din, Kim
 8. As the president of the ACRA, you were to introduce the
first presenter in the research forum. Hadasha, Fely

37.  1. As the guidance counselor, you were tasked to introduce the resource
speaker of the Love, Courtship, and Marriage webinar.
 2. As the academic dean, you were assigned to introduce the speaker of
the 34nd Commencement Exercises.
 3. As one of the elders of the church, you were asked to introduce the
speaker in the Hour of Worship because you know him very well.
 4. As the principal, you were requested to introduce the mayor who was
invited to speak during the opening program of the Academic Camp.
 5. As the Bible Theology Head, you were commissioned to introduce the
invited speaker of the Week of Prayer.

38.  6. As the college president, you were to introduce the guest speaker of the 50th
Foundation Anniversary of your institution.
 7. As the school nurse, you were to introduce the resource speaker in the chapel
period during the Health Emphasis Week.
 8. As the president of the ACRA, you were to
introduce the first presenter in the research forum.
 9. As the