How the promise works...
When you accept the role as a Speaker you will lead your audience on a journey; and like an Airline Pilot, you are the Captain. You have the power to control the content of your pre-flight announcements, the comfort and enjoyment of the take off, the in-flight entertainment and the important final element, the landing.
Use one of Mr. Bender's tips from Secrets of Power Presentations to make your opening memorable... "Begin with a promise."
You must make sure your promise is realistic and achievable. If your goal for the seminar is to teach the audience how to deliver better presentations, you might tell them:
"After I finish this seminar, you will all be able to make much better
presentations than ever before!"
presentations than ever before!"
When you close your speech, one of the final points of your closing will be to remind them of the promise you made and how you delivered on it. And Captain, as you arrive at the terminal, thank them for flying with you!
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