Powerful Openers
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This document provides 7 suggestions for powerful presentation openings that connect with audiences: 1) Start with a strong question; 2) Start with a mystery to pique audience interest; 3) Start with an illustrative story; 4) Start with a concise 60-second point of view; 5) Start with the expected business results; 6) Paint a vivid picture of success using "imagine if"; 7) Consider using multimedia like video or quotes to engage the senses. The goal is to grab audience attention and make them want to listen from the very beginning of the presentation.
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MOTIVATION
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