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1
Q

How many times should your name appear in the introduction?

A

2-3 times

2
Q

Should your name be said at the beginning or the end of the introduction?

A

Not at the beginning. 2-3 times, including once at the end.

3
Q

How long should your introduction be?

A

30-45 seconds

4
Q

Which parts of the introduction can increase audience appreciation of the speech?

A

Background info of the speaker and the speech

5
Q

What do speaking pro’s do with the introduction?

A

They use it to set a desired mood/tone

6
Q

Do you really need to create a new introduction for yourself for every speech? Can you just use your twitter bio everywhere?

A

Yes. You need to create a new one for each speech. An introduction is like a speech bio - each speech needs a different bio, just like each social network needs a different bio.

7
Q

What is the most important thiing that you can use the intro for?

A

Establishing credibility. “Who is HE to talk about education?” “oh, he has 3 school-going kids and is on the school board”

8
Q

What should the introduction cover about the speaker?

A

Speaker’s background and credentials WITH RESPECT TO the topic!

9
Q

What should the introduction cover about the audience?

A

How the speech will benefit them and why it’s appropriate for this specific audience