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How to start a presentation

August 1, 2019 by Ellen Finkelstein 5 Comments

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The first minute after you start speaking is crucial. Your audience wants you to succeed, but they also judge you pretty quickly. So don’t be boring in that first minute! Don’t… …say “My name is x and my topic is y. Let’s get started.” …just read the name of your presentation and go to the […]

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