Have an important presentation coming up? It’s no secret that the introduction of any speech is one of the most critical aspects. After all, it’s what will grab your audience’s attention and keep them listening.

When done correctly, the opening section of your presentation will draw your readers in and get them excited to hear what you have to say.

When done incorrectly (because, yes, there’s definitely an incorrect way to open your presentations) you risk losing your audience. And once they’re disengaged, it’s a lot tougher to bring them back.

If you want to know the secret to an engaging introduction and learn a formula to open your presentations step-by-step, you’re in the right place.

First, let’s begin by establishing what an introduction is supposed to do.

The Purpose of An Introduction

In a nutshell, the purpose of any presentation introduction is to engage the audience and to tell them what you’re going to tell...