Here are 9 killer speech openers you can use right now to make your speech more engaging and to interest the audience !!!!

The best introductions to speeches are a mile away from the standard welcomes (for example : ? you are my dearest audience J“ )  and thank yous that set the snoozometer to max.

Great opening lines to a speech get us curious and can set the direction for a powerful talk. 

Here are  9 killer speech openers you can use right now to make your speech more engaging and to interest the audience !!!

1.  ? I ll tell you a funny story .....“  

Why this works: Using humour in your introduction can be a great way to get your speech off to a flying start – but only if you do it in a way that feels natural.

2. “Who likes ….. ?”

Why this works: The question begs to be answered so the audience pays attention and can link to the story .

With this speech opener  you have the chance to gain your audience’s attention, earn their trust, and persuade them you are someone worth listening to. 

3. “Have you ever wondered why ….. ?”

Why this works:

 Empathizes with the audience, eg. Have you ever wondered why you have to spend so much time writing .

Time or money saving tales always manage to attract attention of the audience ! I tried this speech opener and it works !!

4.“I’m about to share the ….. secrets no one ever told you.”

Why this works: It’s makes an irresistible promise that audience can’t ignore

5. “Here’s why you’re wasting your time on ….. “

Why this works: Shocks the audience to attention with the fear they are using their time for something unnecessary

6. “This is what ….. will surely look like next year. “

Why this works: Change, or the threat of change, gets attention

7. “Here’s how I make my wife/husband very, very angry: “

Why this works: The promise of an interesting story is irresistible

8. “My massive business/meeting/presentation/social/….. mistake was ….. “

Why this works: Engagement through the implicit promise of success by avoiding failure

9. “These are the 3 warning signs you need to ….. “

Why this works: Am I okay? Do I have any of the warning signs? I must listen! I must pay attention!

It is important !