How to Start a Speech

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www.conorneill.com What are the first words of a speech? What should be the first sentence of a speech? How can you engage an audience from the first moment? There are 3 ways to start a speech.

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  • Holly molly! I don't care about business or sales or making speeches, but the way he talks is so bloody captivating, I ended up watching more of the videos!! lol AND in addition I learn a lot from them too, which I think will be a great help to me when I go for job interviews in future. It even helps with my poetry when I make audio versions of it! Fascinating stuff!

    @Yiseia@Yiseia4 жыл бұрын
    • this video has been taken over by fucking bots lmao

      @reorders9868@reorders98683 жыл бұрын
    • Might want to get out more...

      @tom1684@tom16842 жыл бұрын
    • The notion of speech in most people is having a big audience. Just forget it. Speech is the physical ability to just talk. Think talking to someone. Then no "rules" or "tricks" to remember (or be forgotten). "Speak about what you know/feel, and no one will ignore you"

      @evanc.2382@evanc.23822 жыл бұрын
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      @warrenwerbittTHEPRINTWHISPERER@warrenwerbittTHEPRINTWHISPERER2 жыл бұрын
    • Pq11

      @warrenwerbittTHEPRINTWHISPERER@warrenwerbittTHEPRINTWHISPERER2 жыл бұрын
  • Three ways to start a speech (summary): 3) With a question that matters to the audience. Phrase a problem that the audience faces. 2) A fact that shocks: i.e. there are more people alive today than have ever died. Every 2 minutes, the energy reaching the earth from the sun is equal to all the energy used by all its people in one year 1) The same way we start a story to a child: "Once upon a time..." Makes us lean forward, makes us ready to hear. All trained as kids to know when a story's coming. - assume self interest; tell a story from your own life about something you find meaningful - don't talk about the software; talk about the people who make the software - they need to trust you before they decide to act

    @johnbockmann@johnbockmann3 жыл бұрын
    • ..

      @wadkhalill1406@wadkhalill14063 жыл бұрын
    • Like picking up a girl......talk about HER......you're in like flint!

      @cheetahobx@cheetahobx2 жыл бұрын
    • my focus was scattered while listening so thank you for the quick summurize it's so helpful :)

      @ChillingMan4@ChillingMan4 Жыл бұрын
    • Now I'm just glitched because there are not more people alive than have ever died. May I suggest a subclause for point 2... be sure your fact is a fact.

      @hhiippiittyy@hhiippiittyy Жыл бұрын
    • @@hhiippiittyy Just found out it’s not a fact, but it actually shows the power of the speech, that he can make a fake fact to be trusted by many people.

      @Lonely-rk9nq@Lonely-rk9nq Жыл бұрын
  • The actual best way to start a speech: "This is going to be quick"

    @anonymous3472@anonymous34723 жыл бұрын
    • Funny...lol I've used these strategies and they work.

      @TonyB1999@TonyB19993 жыл бұрын
    • I often use those words at the end of a candle-lit dinner...

      @charlesclem@charlesclem3 жыл бұрын
    • Brah...😭😭

      @earlgarcia6106@earlgarcia61063 жыл бұрын
    • That guy is totally clueless...maybe should watch how Steve Jobs presented something to an audience

      @erikschaepers@erikschaepers3 жыл бұрын
    • Which’s always a lie...

      @ABC-oi9vw@ABC-oi9vw3 жыл бұрын
  • How to start a speech: "This video is sponsored by Raid: shadow legend"

    @phillydcinematics2543@phillydcinematics25434 жыл бұрын
    • Orc chic

      @thecatholicrabbi4170@thecatholicrabbi41703 жыл бұрын
    • @@thecatholicrabbi4170 pl l LLP

      @carolcourtney87@carolcourtney873 жыл бұрын
    • By

      @carolcourtney87@carolcourtney873 жыл бұрын
    • YG

      @carolcourtney87@carolcourtney873 жыл бұрын
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      @boonifyme2819@boonifyme28193 жыл бұрын
  • As a professional trainer and speaker, I can say that this is the best video on starting a speech I have ever seen. Conor Neill is dynamic in his delivery. He compels us to rethink how we begin a speech, to effectively engage an audience from the first moment.

    @JamesCAsphalt8@JamesCAsphalt8 Жыл бұрын
    • This sounds like something chat GPT would say if you asked it to comment on the talk that was given

      @kratlegaming9349@kratlegaming934914 күн бұрын
  • You know a video is old when it talks about using a Blackberry

    @truth.speaker@truth.speaker4 жыл бұрын
    • 😄😄😄

      @bunkerbuster6729@bunkerbuster67294 жыл бұрын
    • Does not c hange the truth or relevence of the message.

      @johnhammond1722@johnhammond17224 жыл бұрын
    • @@johnhammond1722 yep. The advice in the video is excellent. I wish I could speak well, as this man can

      @truth.speaker@truth.speaker4 жыл бұрын
    • @@bunkerbuster6729 hi

      @truth.speaker@truth.speaker4 жыл бұрын
    • @@truth.speaker Hello. 🙂

      @bunkerbuster6729@bunkerbuster67294 жыл бұрын
  • 1. Start with A Question. 2. Start with a relevant story. 3. Start with curious & bizarre fact.

    @almoktafi@almoktafi5 жыл бұрын
    • I think 3 was start with a problem people face. 2 was a factoid that shocks and 1 was "Once upon a time" Except say it like adult would say it. I don't think he ever got to that: "A guy walks into a bar.."?

      @helium73@helium735 жыл бұрын
    • @@helium73 You are right.

      @anondoggo@anondoggo5 жыл бұрын
    • I have a dream!

      @BieluChukwu9@BieluChukwu95 жыл бұрын
    • @@BieluChukwu9 dr.king didnt start his speech with "i have a dream" lol Poser

      @harrymack5610@harrymack56105 жыл бұрын
    • @@harrymack5610 then imma use it! I have a dream that we humans are immortals beings!!!

      @BieluChukwu9@BieluChukwu95 жыл бұрын
  • In my high school speech class, we were told to tell the audience what we were going to tell them, tell them, then tell them what you told them. That way it sinks in and will be memorable. I did that and won the speech competition. In sales it was called features and benefits. This is what it does and this is how you benefit from what it does. That and you have 2 ears and 1 mouth; listen twice as much as you talk. Good advice for your life.

    @farshimelt@farshimelt2 жыл бұрын
    • Did you go to Catholic school as well? That sounds so bloody familiar it’s uncanny.

      @feliscorax@feliscorax2 жыл бұрын
    • Repetition is important, that's why certain commercials are shown twice in a marketing TV block !

      @phmwu7368@phmwu7368 Жыл бұрын
  • I watched this video like three (3) years ago when I started exploring how to take on my career in speaking and I'm glad to come back to it and still find it so vital. ❤

    @FestusEs@FestusEs6 ай бұрын
    • Thank you 🙏

      @ConorNeill@ConorNeill6 ай бұрын
  • I have taken both speech and communications classes and not once was starting a speech covered. Thank you Conor! This changes everything.

    @Brian-bm7ew@Brian-bm7ew4 жыл бұрын
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      @arvenilsen6838@arvenilsen6838 Жыл бұрын
  • Awesome advice - telling stories takes presentations to the next level! There are some other interesting tips I have also heard of from other coaches and leaders that I would love you to comment on: 1) start with a silent pause prior to uttering your first word to build up anticipation and attention after taking a deep breath and "landing" in your starting stance first; 2) jump into your story or first idea - do not introduce yourself or display gratitude for being invited to speak; 3) end with the same energy you start with.

    @alloutcoach@alloutcoach4 жыл бұрын
    • made sure my kid didnt know anything about giraffes to ensure my chances of a good speech

      @iceswallow7717@iceswallow7717 Жыл бұрын
  • Seems simple yet we forget that presentations are stories that get your point across to a group of different personalities with varying opinions and views. I enjoy the fact that Conor Neil reaffirms this information in an engaging manner.

    @EvA-oz8jf@EvA-oz8jf4 жыл бұрын
  • This is phenomenal! I feel teachers of all grade levels and subjects should study public speaking. We have about 10 seconds to engage students of any age. One swing and a miss and we can lose them . It is then extremely difficult if not impossible to get them back!

    @Sava12242@Sava12242 Жыл бұрын
    • If we have 10 seconds to engage the student, we need to rethink our approach.

      @TheLLAJPeople@TheLLAJPeopleАй бұрын
  • Three ways to start a speech (connecting with the audience), summarised: 1. "Once upon a time..." 2. *shocking factoid* 3. "We know someone in common."

    @ketaminetiger@ketaminetiger4 жыл бұрын
    • Haha..epic summary :)

      @shauryagolf@shauryagolf4 жыл бұрын
    • Actually #3 is coming up with a personal story and then making it relatable. The Knowing someone in common part was just a side anecdote when networking. Not for how to start a speech..

      @surrealsm123@surrealsm1233 жыл бұрын
    • Or....the line I used to use to pick up girls......."I know you....we went to different schools together..."..........

      @cheetahobx@cheetahobx2 жыл бұрын
    • @@surrealsm123 and #1 was ask a question that matters and #3 was tell stories that connect you to the people

      @jenf7309@jenf73092 жыл бұрын
    • Hi !!

      @weijao9598@weijao95982 жыл бұрын
  • Great trick, he speak about how to start a speech, but he really never started, just talked about it.

    @TizedesCsaba@TizedesCsaba4 жыл бұрын
    • If you watch some great TED Talks, they are doing the same way.

      @nomars4827@nomars48274 жыл бұрын
    • Eugene Kalinichenko never have truer words been spoken.

      @russellgrant1535@russellgrant15354 жыл бұрын
    • It's a corporate sales talk for Tango - not meant to give a speech, just motivate its salespeople.

      @brendanwolf@brendanwolf4 жыл бұрын
    • you're right... Try this to wow your audience before you start: kzhead.info/sun/hbySnbFljYOejIE/bejne.html

      @user-nk3vn9hn5j@user-nk3vn9hn5j4 жыл бұрын
    • ok so it wasnt just me trying to figure out if he actually said it?

      @qbrazzley@qbrazzley3 жыл бұрын
  • Amazing point about starting with a narrative structure. You have finally articulated to me, what made some of my presentations great, the ones I received compliments from, and the ones, I wish I never did.

    @harshilpatel7629@harshilpatel76292 жыл бұрын
  • A real masterpiece talk. I am an English teacher, I ve learned a lot from you sir, I ve grown with many of your lectures. Fantastic

    @pro369@pro369 Жыл бұрын
  • Phenomenal speaker -- I hope people pay attention to how he uses pauses and how he builds anticipation. Very well crafted speech.

    @augburto@augburto4 жыл бұрын
  • As a prof who taught public speaking for a few years, this is one presentation I'd have students view! Salient 3 points as I continue to be a speaker. Thank you Conor

    @j.kathrynlanzerotte8348@j.kathrynlanzerotte834810 жыл бұрын
    • Being a confident speaker begins with having a great topic! Need an informative speech topic? Just ask me. Need a persuasive speech topic? Just ask me. Topic Genie is Fast, Fun, and Easy!

      @topicgenie1794@topicgenie17947 жыл бұрын
    • To choose a great topic, you need to know what your audience needs

      @donadausey8993@donadausey89937 жыл бұрын
    • I think that the topic is not important. Knowing the topic subject matter inside out, and being able to deliver the subject matter in a manner which pulls the crowd in is what its about.

      @Blagger3000@Blagger30006 жыл бұрын
    • But one of his "facts" isn't true. There have been roughly 107 billion people that have died and we have roughly 7.5 billion people alive currently.

      @briankelly4929@briankelly49296 жыл бұрын
    • Topic Genie give a winning g seach ?

      @KevinThomas-jg2rq@KevinThomas-jg2rq6 жыл бұрын
  • In short: 1. Begin by engaging the audience with a relevant question, framing a problem they face. 2. Alternatively, startle them with a surprising factoid. 3. Finally, captivate them with a compelling story that connects to the topic and its significance.

    @m.munozarias5716@m.munozarias571612 күн бұрын
  • It was a privilege to have Conor as a Corporate Communications professor at IESE, so much value added advice in every lecture!

    @patroklillo@patroklillo3 жыл бұрын
  • Normally when I start a speech at a gathering I start by recognizing the previous speaker and then make him feel great by saying, " I'd like to start by saying a big thank you to Nelson for that brilliant presentation, my colleague Nelson, has mentioned so many vital points and I'm going to add to what he's already said..."

    @abbab2038@abbab20384 жыл бұрын
    • My Daddy This helps the gradual shift of the audience to get engaged with your next presentation. 💯 ✅👌

      @FeyikunmiYinka@FeyikunmiYinka4 жыл бұрын
    • First off, the point Abb AB made is extremely poignant and demonstrates both courtesy to the previous speaker as well as an acknowledgment of the purpose of the entire event as a cohesive whole. I’d like to add to that by saying, it might be a similarly good idea to mention the upcoming speaker after you, or perhaps reference the upcoming presentations somehow in your speech. Something like, “I’m excited to hear about what the upcoming speakers will discuss on this aspect of the topic at hand.” After all, this particular video asked the question of both how do you start a speech and how do you end one. Looking forward to what others might say in this comment thread as well. Peace ✌️

      @TheJofrica@TheJofrica Жыл бұрын
  • Who else came here to see how *HE* would start *HIS* speech?

    @TuringMachine001@TuringMachine0015 жыл бұрын
    • That's what I do to see how people are confident when they talk, etc.

      @mikesmith7620@mikesmith76205 жыл бұрын
    • 2:37 wasted time

      @billytheweasel@billytheweasel5 жыл бұрын
    • Me here. I lack confidence to speak to an audience. I can't even confidently speak on mic for my own videos. 🙁

      @ritageraghty4404@ritageraghty44045 жыл бұрын
    • mike smith, likewise here.

      @ritageraghty4404@ritageraghty44045 жыл бұрын
    • This guy had good content that he read and put together, however, his physical characteristics of a speaker are terrible. He picks at his nose several times as if there was a pimple inside, and scratches at his face a lot. His suit looks like he picked it up at Goodwill used clothing, and two sizes too big. Other than that, the other half of a good presentation is your appearance and of course body language.

      @marvlustman4988@marvlustman49885 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for your insight... So simple and true but fear gets in the way. Story telling is key.

    @TheBrown1969@TheBrown19693 жыл бұрын
  • Watched this video long time ago which changed my way of connecting with people. And now when I watch this video again, iam sure and certain that will improve my ways of communication. Still learning from this even watching repeatedly.

    @msumitn@msumitn6 ай бұрын
  • Very interesting to see agent coulson giving out suggestions on how to give out a speech.

    @gabrielvillanueva6187@gabrielvillanueva61874 жыл бұрын
    • 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

      @shi_shii_@shi_shii_2 жыл бұрын
  • I watched this years before when I couldn't understand English it made me smile , and now when I understand words by words , it makes me more smile than before . Thank you

    @saadabdula1596@saadabdula15962 жыл бұрын
    • Wow that is cool 😎

      @ConorNeill@ConorNeill2 жыл бұрын
  • Great topics on how to start and engage your audience. I also, as a teacher/coach for 13 years, now in sales for 15 plus years, like to throw in a little humor during my talk time. It helps to keep whoever you are talking to engaged. It’s real easy to see cues that you are losing them. Especially in a sales pitch. At that point, you’ve lost them and maybe the sale. Be quick, concise with points, get them engaged and asking questions.

    @ronniegillaspy@ronniegillaspy Жыл бұрын
  • Conor I tried your method in my presentation for a grant recently. And it worked! Thank you very much for helping me! I was really grateful to you and your talk !

    @elwinchandra160@elwinchandra1604 жыл бұрын
    • what method? the never get to the point method?

      @321CatboxWA@321CatboxWA4 жыл бұрын
    • I just wrote my 1 minute speech to a county commission...they usually dont hear a word. I think I will have their attention...I like the "real important guy told me this..." approach...will try and write in result. Thanks in advance

      @kaplok@kaplok4 жыл бұрын
  • Excellent. I am a storyteller, and you hit the nail on the head. Well done, and thank you for sharing this with the rest of the World. My time is yet to come, but when it does it will remember me for being the Story Teller.

    @abeautifulmindispoetrydefi5323@abeautifulmindispoetrydefi53234 жыл бұрын
  • You can't go wrong with "BLOOD ALONE MOVES THE WHEELS OF HISTORY!"

    @footballsfirst1@footballsfirst12 жыл бұрын
    • *POUNDS THE PODIUM*

      @valakarhtelgrem5210@valakarhtelgrem52102 жыл бұрын
  • I'm 68 now and I have always been entertaining, funny and informative thanks to watching every Seinfeld episode. Being born hyperactive helps. My mom used to say she has two sons, one has diarrhea of the mouth and the other one is constipated. Guess which one I am. I'm also a psychologist since '78 and used hypnosis in my practice since 2000. My huge family has always asked me why I'm so happy all the time and I tell them I just look at you guys and do the opposite.

    @bobmatson7268@bobmatson72682 жыл бұрын
  • Every 1 Minute , 60 seconds pass in Africa. Facts

    @abusalih8566@abusalih85664 жыл бұрын
    • This floor is made out of floor

      @blufrog9546@blufrog95464 жыл бұрын
    • I had no idea Africa and the U.S. has so much in common. Thanks for the info.

      @Anti-leftist7777@Anti-leftist77774 жыл бұрын
    • As an African myself I am very pleased to see the youths of KZhead getting the word out about global issues like this. Cheers.

      @9ZenMedia@9ZenMedia4 жыл бұрын
    • this is actually wrong due to the law of relativity

      @climatechangedoesntbargain9140@climatechangedoesntbargain91404 жыл бұрын
    • @@climatechangedoesntbargain9140 relativity depends on the velocity of an Objekt and gravity. Since we are in the same Planet it is petty much accurate as far as i know

      @abusalih8566@abusalih85664 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for sharing this, Conor - you exemplify meaningful, motivating communication.

    @jeremyzimmerman5603@jeremyzimmerman56034 жыл бұрын
  • I stumbled on Connor's videos by accident and really love them - i have been hooked ever since. Great advice that can be put into practice.

    @yazzhsh@yazzhsh3 жыл бұрын
  • I really think this man has a lot to offer. I liked how he paced his words, engaged his audience & kept everyone interested. So well done there. Not too keen on his nose picking though, as it has me wondering if I will or won't shake his hand.

    @BelloBudo007@BelloBudo0073 жыл бұрын
    • Had not noticed the 👃 pickings until I read ua msg....

      @marieshyko3453@marieshyko34532 жыл бұрын
  • how NOT to start a speech: "how are yall doin this morning?!" i cant HEAR YOU!!! "HOW ARE YALL DOIN THIS MORNING!?!??!" *walks out of room*

    @bobbycorwen@bobbycorwen4 жыл бұрын
    • Pinipepper

      @ColtSSR@ColtSSR4 жыл бұрын
    • Works for Trump so I dunno

      @NJ-wb1cz@NJ-wb1cz4 жыл бұрын
    • Followed by: "...aaaaawwww c'mon! You can do better than that! I said... HOW Y'ALL DOING THIS MORNING?!: [[yuck]]

      @WilliamClauss@WilliamClauss4 жыл бұрын
    • GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM!

      @sb-jo2ch@sb-jo2ch4 жыл бұрын
    • I hate when they do that lol, if Im in the audience i am there to listen not to speak (yell) to others.

      @mvp5332@mvp53324 жыл бұрын
  • Connor, I have seen many speeches and completed many training programs, your tips here are amongst the best I have heard. Simple, concise and reasoned! Thank you..

    @Pilsbury8008@Pilsbury80089 жыл бұрын
  • I enjoyed both the ideas he presented and how he presented them. Since he's talking about how to be more engaging, just watching how he does it is itself great.

    @ahimsadesi@ahimsadesi11 ай бұрын
  • Dojng great. He is catching our attention He didn’t tell those three things quickly but he made the speech long and explained to us In one way it was great in another way he took our time so much.

    @Umarbl0g@Umarbl0g Жыл бұрын
  • Hello and greetings from Paris ! I saw this 7 years ago and it is still so great ! Happy speech to all !

    @Activeworker@Activeworker5 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for posting your interesting approach to public speaking. As a military instructor charged with making astronautics interesting and relevant to non-technical people, I found a good opening for each new class was: "How many of you have been in space or want to go?" After a pause of several seconds, suggest "Every one of us has, and is, at this moment, in space, aboard Spaceship Earth. We are space travelers riding this large rock and going about a billion kilometers around our star, the Sun, every year. If you do the math, that means our huge planet is traveling a little over 100,000 kilometers per hour in our orbit." pause for effect. "As a child I was fascinated by those people who left the atmosphere of our Spaceship's surface and went into freefall around our planet orbiting every 90 minutes or so at more than 28,000 kilometers per hour. I learned years later that someday, humans will need to venture out to find a new spaceship when in a billion years or so, our sun begins to expand to once day incinerate our planet and moon and everything between our star and us. How will we decide where to go, who to send, and what they will take with them? How will we communicate with them over vast distances where radio transmissions take months and years instead of seconds? We need to learn how to leave while keeping our ship alive long enough to provide the things we will need to go out to other stars, and galaxies; to ensure our species survives, and thrives." another pause. "We are all space farers, like it or not. Who is ready to learn about this fascinating subject?"

    @LennyCamp@LennyCamp9 жыл бұрын
  • I walked into my teacher’s classroom and saw her watching this.. she closed the tab right away and pushed it off the table-

    @journeythroughtherails5294@journeythroughtherails52943 жыл бұрын
    • Lol k

      @boejiden.1445@boejiden.14453 жыл бұрын
    • R/thathappened

      @katielynn4438@katielynn44383 жыл бұрын
    • you’re my dad boogie woogie woogie Im dead ass- why assume Im lying for no reason-

      @journeythroughtherails5294@journeythroughtherails52943 жыл бұрын
    • TheoneonlyRobloxian you’re getting quite defensive. Why do you care what a stranger thinks of your story?

      @katielynn4438@katielynn44383 жыл бұрын
    • you’re my dad boogie woogie woogie idk lmao, but it did happen XD

      @journeythroughtherails5294@journeythroughtherails52943 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks Connor, I follow you from Syria. I love watching all your posts to learn from them. Thank you for what you provide for us.

    @user-io4du7nl9j@user-io4du7nl9j25 күн бұрын
  • I love this! This was a great tip and topic in my opinion and I believe I have learned a lot! Thank you Mr. Neil!!

    @brittneyharpersprouse5204@brittneyharpersprouse52044 жыл бұрын
  • The same story telling technique can be used in writing and online videos as well, thanks for sharing. I'll ponder on what you said and use it in my work onwards.

    @TestAutomationTV@TestAutomationTV4 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you this helped a lot. We prepped our speech using this and it worked out great.

    @valerioventura@valerioventura3 жыл бұрын
  • These lines touched my heart

    @pallavikumari507@pallavikumari5073 жыл бұрын
  • When shooting a tiger walking speaker, it is smoother and easier on the viewer to have a slightly wider shot, i.e., medium. That way, the camera can keep up with the speaker with less jumps or quick pans.

    @scott5747@scott57474 жыл бұрын
  • Some one needs to tell him that stat about more people being alive today than all the combined death is totally false.

    @swoldiernation@swoldiernation4 жыл бұрын
    • Steve Cook Behind every man now alive stand 30 ghosts.

      @arisvanhouten43@arisvanhouten434 жыл бұрын
    • Update it for this year lol

      @thecatholicrabbi4170@thecatholicrabbi41703 жыл бұрын
    • Exactly. Total nonsense.

      @Terry2377@Terry23773 жыл бұрын
    • It was a tutorial not necessarily a fact

      @tawandamwedzi5629@tawandamwedzi56293 жыл бұрын
    • A factoid is a lie masquerading as the truth...it only sounds true but isn't...which is why he called it a startling factoid.

      @esthershelley394@esthershelley3943 жыл бұрын
  • Wow! This was very intersting and well said! Thank you so much, I needed this information for an English speech in school.

    @adrianstander-jarufe4732@adrianstander-jarufe47323 жыл бұрын
    • Glad it was helpful!

      @ConorNeill@ConorNeill3 жыл бұрын
  • The video beautifully emphasizes the power of storytelling in public speaking. The speaker's approach to capturing audience attention through relatable anecdotes is both insightful and engaging. It highlights the importance of connecting on a personal level to build trust and interest. Overall, a valuable lesson in effective communication!

    @successtoday897@successtoday8977 ай бұрын
  • Start a speech on something you believe in. Don’t let the audience to feel that your present is because you want to sell something. If you really believe in something, let others to feel the same way. ( emotion) is reachable. Thanks from Saudi Arabia.

    @abdullahsh3221@abdullahsh32215 жыл бұрын
    • "Dont let the audience TO FEEL THAT YOUR PRESENT is because" ...huh try again

      @harrymack5610@harrymack56105 жыл бұрын
    • kzhead.info/sun/oNieXdpuhIZufqc/bejne.html

      @sanjayrajanshrestha67@sanjayrajanshrestha674 жыл бұрын
    • I just started my podcast: Let me know if your are interested to take part in it. kzhead.info/sun/ashme7KliXePfIU/bejne.html

      @Ampliz@Ampliz4 жыл бұрын
    • @@harrymack5610 I would like to hear you say that in a language that wasn't your native tongue.

      @farshimelt@farshimelt2 жыл бұрын
  • First two sentences in Arthur C. Clark's 2001: A Space Oddyssey: "Behind every man now alive stand thirty ghosts, for that is the ratio by which the dead outnumber the living. Since the dawn of time, roughly a hundred billion human beings have walked the planet Earth." There you have it, you can actually do an introduction with an interesting fact without lying (at that time in 1968, the ratio is probably lower now).

    @bitti1975@bitti19755 жыл бұрын
  • 2024 and this is still helpful! Thank you

    @draam88@draam88Ай бұрын
  • Thanks for the tips! I've been using the opener "there are more people alive today than have ever died" to start off my Engineering lectures. It was interesting the first time, but the students were tired of it after the 2nd and 3rd time.

    @Ajbomber14@Ajbomber14 Жыл бұрын
    • I wouldn't bother as it's not true - not even close...

      @ExpatFinancialPlanner@ExpatFinancialPlanner Жыл бұрын
    • ​@@ExpatFinancialPlanner yup, came here to say that.

      @RobJFalcon@RobJFalcon Жыл бұрын
    • Not beats a fact better than a completely false one

      @phorner1983@phorner198311 ай бұрын
  • Thank you for sharing this!

    @PrimalVideo@PrimalVideo5 жыл бұрын
    • everyone likes to vomit his biggest toxic waste on other people (so he also likes when they throw it back to him? which is called responsibility ...), maliciousness is the only joy in life, isnt it? or the reason why i always thought that emotions are rather toxic and hostile, because they are? or do you find attacks and aggression (from other people) good and you like them? so there is no reason to return them to people?

      @labakanurzidil2464@labakanurzidil24644 ай бұрын
  • Don't give out incorrect "facts," that's also a good place to start.

    @mydogskips2@mydogskips24 жыл бұрын
  • I didn’t know Todd Packer was such a good public speaker.

    @lh1218@lh12182 жыл бұрын
    • Is that a gun on my playlist?

      @weijao9598@weijao95982 жыл бұрын
  • 00:00 Starting a speech and engaging the audience 01:08 Tips for Effective Speeches 02:09 Tips for successful networking 03:10 Factoids can shock and change perception 04:32 Starting a speech like a story to a child 05:37 Effective storytelling in business 06:39 Effective speaking involves connecting through personal stories 07:51 Stories are about people, not objects or things.

    @spaccotutto8359@spaccotutto83596 ай бұрын
  • Starting A Speech 0:33 Repeating What You Already Know 1:03 2:26 How do you get engagement? 2:58 3rd Best: Begin with a question 3:15 2nd Best: Use A Factoid That Shocks 4:57 Best: *_Once Upon A Time_* 6:24 The Last Time I was in this room 7:05 Assume Self-Interest 7:40 *Quality of Life.* *_Stories are about People_*

    @michaelpisciarino5348@michaelpisciarino53484 жыл бұрын
    • you just saved 8 minutes and 46 seconds of my life thank you

      @masskiller9206@masskiller92064 жыл бұрын
    • the very fact that you found the need to do this (I was just about to, and found yours) negates this guys presentation value significantly.

      @locoparentis244@locoparentis2442 жыл бұрын
  • A few points to avoid when giving a speech or talk: Avoid starting sentences with the word "so" and ending them with the word "right?" That implies that the audience agrees with you when it may not. Avoid using the "pthe" sound. Avoid saying "uh." Avoid using cliches such as "at the end of the day" and "best version of yourself."

    @spencergroup@spencergroup4 жыл бұрын
    • pthe?

      @stephencurran1164@stephencurran1164 Жыл бұрын
    • Yes, it's the sound people make when they pause for a second in speaking. Sort of sounds like a kiss. It's made by putting your tongue to the back of your top teeth and/or while your lips are closed then opening them to make the sound. It's hard to describe in writing.

      @spencergroup@spencergroup Жыл бұрын
  • On 07/08/2023 at 9.25 PM, I watched this video for the first time. It is one of the best informative video.

    @marudhu199@marudhu1999 ай бұрын
  • I can feel he has great energy and power from his deep mind even I don't understand all of them

    @hangari2463@hangari24637 ай бұрын
  • "once upon a time" so that's why I remember 90% from my history lessons because my teacher always start with this phrase!

    @666EuthanasiA666@666EuthanasiA6665 жыл бұрын
  • How could this have possibly received over 5k thumbs down? This is quite possibly THE BEST KZhead video I have EVER watched! Thank you, Conor. I have learned much from you. This has most definitely boosted my confidence. I look forward to seeing more from you-I hope I can find some more out on the net! Or a book? Cheers!

    @WayTruthLife2100@WayTruthLife21004 жыл бұрын
  • A very charismatic gentleman. He knows exactly what he is doing.

    @maksimnikiforovski2034@maksimnikiforovski20348 ай бұрын
  • I have taken many spoken English classes and never got benefitted from those, today I find you for this first time and i am feeling excited to start this discipline, thank you from Kolkata India

    @arkadeepchakraborty9665@arkadeepchakraborty96655 ай бұрын
    • Wonderful!

      @ConorNeill@ConorNeill4 ай бұрын
  • Good points... "Encourage ye the school children, from their earliest years, to deliver speeches of high quality, so that in their leisure time they will engage in giving cogent and effective talks, expressing themselves with clarity and eloquence." ~ Baha'i Faith

    @francismausley7239@francismausley72394 жыл бұрын
    • Bob , baha ulla la

      @wang5008@wang50088 ай бұрын
  • One point missed here - and I'm afraid sadly demonstrated - is not to fall so in love with the sound of your own voice that a speech takes three times as long as necessary.

    @MrMcCawber@MrMcCawber5 жыл бұрын
    • What????? I'm sorry....I had my earbuds in....

      @cheetahobx@cheetahobx2 жыл бұрын
  • 109 billion people are estimated to have died since the dawn of humanity.

    @maxattwood6013@maxattwood6013 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for this information

      @ThomasPalacio10@ThomasPalacio107 ай бұрын
    • You got me into your speech dude

      @devanshagarwal3971@devanshagarwal3971Ай бұрын
    • You got me into your speech dude

      @devanshagarwal3971@devanshagarwal3971Ай бұрын
  • 1st time listening these kind of audio and i am already in love

    @kazuwwxuchiwa804@kazuwwxuchiwa804Ай бұрын
  • I worked with a man close to 20 years. He is a special man. An Irishman. A kind, sincere and ethical man. He took a 20 million dollar annual business to 1.5 billion dollars annually, within 30 years of its operation. He has the knack of making people listen and for telling true stories in an utterly captivating and convincing manner that his 6,000 strong employees rally behind him and the company's every objective. How did he achieve all that? Together with many other disciplines and actions, he also utilizes the 3 possible ways in making a speech that Conor Neil mentions in this talk. Of-course this man was way ahead of Conor and possessed this skill inherently. Yet the fact is - Niel's theories are absolutely spot-on and have produced phenomenal results when followed. Well done Neil.

    @Scoobydubai@Scoobydubai10 жыл бұрын
    • Cool story, bro

      @krell2130@krell21305 жыл бұрын
  • Many years ago I started a new teaching job. At the end of the very first lesson a girl came up to me and said, 'Sir, you should leave.... and tell stories.' What great advice and encouragement from a teenage girl in a physics class. I have been doing it ever since even when adult leaders told me to keep it straight and stick to the content only. 'Once upon a time'...

    @AnthonyFrancisJones@AnthonyFrancisJones5 жыл бұрын
    • @@ConorNeilland dv

      @russellreid6838@russellreid68384 жыл бұрын
    • Zoo 8 no

      @russellreid6838@russellreid68384 жыл бұрын
  • This is my second time to watch this video, at my first time I didn't understand it well cause of my level of language, but now I realized it , it's very helpful for anyone in any field, thanks a lot ☺️

    @mohyaldeenmadebo9932@mohyaldeenmadebo99326 ай бұрын
    • Happy to hear that!

      @ConorNeill@ConorNeill6 ай бұрын
  • you bring such joy and knowledge to your viewers, it's amazing!

    @DandreKelly-xp9ib@DandreKelly-xp9ibКүн бұрын
  • I'm 15 yrs old and I've been searching and watching tips about speeches and anything related about it. I'm gonna be speaking to the whole junior high department..a candidacy speech...I really want to win..This vid helped me a lot.. but a bit nervous because days are dropping, it will be next week, God bless to me 🙏🙏🙏

    @haesoolee6448@haesoolee64487 жыл бұрын
    • Put it exactly how Conor tells us; Start the speech not with "My name is...and I want to....," but rather, with some anecdote that may reach the department on a different level. Everyone loves a story that relates why exactly you want to do something. For example, in your case, you want to hold a certain position. Was there ever a moment in your life where you realized that you wanted to demonstrate the qualities this position requires? If there was (and if you really want to win, I'm sure there was), illustrate that moment to the department in such a way that it becomes a story. You will have the position undoubtedly. I recommend watching Conor's speeches, TED talks, and Charisma on Command as these are channels I still refer to today. Remember, you can always learn more on public speaking.

      @sergioscudieri3585@sergioscudieri35857 жыл бұрын
    • How did it go?

      @WaldenSpawn@WaldenSpawn5 жыл бұрын
    • Kid, your speech went off a year ago. Hope you didn't listen to this guy and that it went well.

      @johnrainmcmanus6319@johnrainmcmanus63195 жыл бұрын
    • Maybe it went horribly wrong and he doesn't want to talk about it 😕

      @hattrickster33@hattrickster335 жыл бұрын
    • It went so badly, he gave up youtube...

      @alan4sure@alan4sure5 жыл бұрын
  • This is a very good speech, especially about how to engage people with stories. His voice then takes a whole new depth. This is a neat way to bring pathos to a speech.

    @jean-victorcote5825@jean-victorcote58258 жыл бұрын
  • Conor - you add so much value! Thank you for sharing these gems :-)

    @adityamohan6213@adityamohan62133 жыл бұрын
  • I've learnt alot today, i can feel it in my nerves 🙏🏽 I promise i would use what I've learnt today henceforth 🖐🏽

    @nwokpororowland4216@nwokpororowland4216 Жыл бұрын
  • I clicked on the video because of KZhead suggestion. I watch the whole thing because of this guy.

    @100ohms@100ohms5 жыл бұрын
  • So genuine. Wish Ted talks would get back to this good stuff

    @yazenbuklau@yazenbuklau5 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks alot, speaking infront of people is such a challenge,.you are helping and did a young man get some tips on the idea of getting to atleast mumble something in stage situations. Thanks so much.🙏

    @tri-tide-ripples@tri-tide-ripples8 ай бұрын
  • I like the two start-a-speech tips: (1) ask a relevant question or (2) state an interesting fact. Makes me think how _true_ the interesting fact has to be...

    @azeeuwnl1961@azeeuwnl19613 жыл бұрын
    • As the lady in the film told John Holmes....."John....PLEASE.....don't break my heart!"....John replied....."Then move it out of the way...."

      @cheetahobx@cheetahobx2 жыл бұрын
  • I start my speeches by asking “What.....does Marcellus Wallace.....look like?”

    @echocharlie6707@echocharlie67074 жыл бұрын
    • Marsellus*

      @arhamsaa@arhamsaa4 жыл бұрын
    • He looks like a B I A T C H ! ! !

      @rickstard73@rickstard734 жыл бұрын
    • What?

      @gmailalan@gmailalan4 жыл бұрын
    • Whwwwwwhhat?

      @kadekarstens4041@kadekarstens40414 жыл бұрын
    • @@ronaldrichardson178 Watch the movie Pulp Fiction.

      @PM2022@PM20224 жыл бұрын
  • It makes absolute sense. In Spanish, we call it "chisme", probably the most efficient way to engage people.

    @javbecroj@javbecroj4 жыл бұрын
    • "we".....you got a mouse in your pocket?

      @cheetahobx@cheetahobx2 жыл бұрын
    • @@cheetahobx we, Spanish people

      @agarykane2127@agarykane21272 жыл бұрын
    • He said in Spanish not in Spain

      @a.i9302@a.i93022 жыл бұрын
  • I completely watched this video till the end. Never Imagined that. This is the true meaning of evergreen content here on KZhead. Keep growing Sir.

    @FerdinandTutorials@FerdinandTutorialsАй бұрын
  • What an amazing professional man ever I've seen!

    @Nourdin726@Nourdin7263 жыл бұрын
  • Les Brown - Step Into Your Greatness (Live Seminar) ------ to see how to bookend and give an unstoppable speech!

    @derrickmilton6790@derrickmilton67905 жыл бұрын
  • That speaker-Conor Neill- is surely an honest great man.

    @issammohanna2206@issammohanna22064 жыл бұрын
  • I happened to be strolling one Saturday morning thru my usual jaunts through the vistas of the YT land. And suddenly, out of nowhere the algos kicked in and presented me with one of the most gems and communitcator I have seen. Thank you!

    @NoMoWarplz@NoMoWarplz7 ай бұрын
    • Thank you 🙏

      @ConorNeill@ConorNeill7 ай бұрын
  • Beautiful, thank you for this.

    @ABBASUNIVERSE@ABBASUNIVERSEКүн бұрын
  • 0:25 Introducing yourself is a proper opening. People in the crowd might not have a schedule for the day with your name and talk title. And even if they do, they need to know they are in the right place and confirm which speaker is on stage at the moment. Clarification is worth something.

    @Marrow9000@Marrow90005 жыл бұрын
    • Agreed. And when done correctly it takes less than 10 secs. Less then the amount of time for someone to find their program, schedule, or agenda (if they have one).

      @narong1204@narong12045 жыл бұрын
    • Great Point - although if (big if) there's a professional MC they'll intro you, your why, etc (at least i do that)

      @lukehannanmc@lukehannanmc5 жыл бұрын
    • First thing is to get full attention. And with introducing yourself that doesn't work. Introduce yourself after a great opening. In terms of time maybe after 2 or 3 minutes.

      @armindoerr@armindoerr5 жыл бұрын
  • This man is a genius. I thank you for your meaningful instruction and avoiding common sense issues. I learned something every statment

    @andrewmcclain1630@andrewmcclain16307 жыл бұрын
    • really genius

      @bakibillah1454@bakibillah14547 жыл бұрын
    • This guy speaks in an engaging manner. :-)

      @chicfrancisco6845@chicfrancisco68456 жыл бұрын
    • Father speech to debutant

      @taylorllenado2765@taylorllenado27656 жыл бұрын
    • Andrew McClain ok

      @wilfredomoya8347@wilfredomoya83476 жыл бұрын
    • yeah, avoid common sense. because common sense tells you if a guy is lying to you, walk away.

      @fergusdenoon1255@fergusdenoon12556 жыл бұрын
  • Anecdotes with a purpose for sharing can be good tools. I am a visual & descriptive person. I enjoy stories.

    @seanhiscock@seanhiscock2 жыл бұрын
  • Excellent points! As a former (now retired) Dale Carnegie trainer, and public speaker, I would just add one more point---Eliminate Distractions. Like frequently scratching your nose and head.

    @arockinmyshoe@arockinmyshoe11 ай бұрын
  • He's making a speech on speeches. I need to make a speech on him making a speech about speeches

    @Goodly@Goodly5 жыл бұрын
    • Well maybe I'll make a speech on you making speech on him making speech about speeches.

      @ReusStyle@ReusStyle5 жыл бұрын
    • He’s teaching. What’s wrong with that?

      @michaelganovski7077@michaelganovski70775 жыл бұрын
    • When you do that, can you please point out that his 'factoid' about living vs. dead is factually incorrect? www.snopes.com/fact-check/recount-your-dead/ Thanks.

      @djaii328@djaii3285 жыл бұрын
    • I have to give a speech. I just wanted the first thing to say

      @payableinsilver@payableinsilver5 жыл бұрын
    • @@ReusStyle well maybe i'll make a speech on you about making a speech about Goodly making a speech about this guy making a speech about speeches.

      @curiouscollectiblesAU@curiouscollectiblesAU5 жыл бұрын
  • How would anyone give this a thumbs down? Thank you for sharing straight forward and easy to understand wisdom.

    @jessedreher7378@jessedreher73784 жыл бұрын
    • I gave it a thumbs down because he is stating as facts things that are simply untrue.

      @williamzame3708@williamzame3708 Жыл бұрын
    • @@williamzame3708 Are you talking about the "shocking factoids" or his actual tips?

      @Meldreth56@Meldreth56 Жыл бұрын
    • @@Meldreth56 For example the "More people live today than have ever died" is completely untrue. There is science dedicated to this question and a lot of sources state that over 100 billion people have lived (and died) in the past 50.000 years. He makes it even worse by saying "Look it up, google it." despite it being fake news.

      @TimesOfSilence@TimesOfSilence Жыл бұрын
    • @@Meldreth56 I guess he's talking about the "shocking factoids" and I completely agree with him. Beginning a talk with a hoax imho is quite embarrassing...

      @aschethor3139@aschethor3139 Жыл бұрын
    • Utterly uninsightful response, a question that appears to use indignation and ignorance as an effort to drive home a point. Rambling on for over eight minutes to try to say something that could have been succinctly expressed in under two is a good reason for voting down. There are myriad others.

      @crimzongaming5470@crimzongaming5470 Жыл бұрын
  • A good speech needs a good start, a good ending and the two as close together as possible.

    @colinpoole7653@colinpoole76532 жыл бұрын
    • Haha good one

      @ConorNeill@ConorNeill2 жыл бұрын
  • Amazing the ways to teach anyone else focus about it and you will acknowledging how many information get it of course thank you teach i try to improve my language from you 😊

    @alfootihialfootihi4892@alfootihialfootihi48923 жыл бұрын
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