THE POWERFUL SPEECH MIGHT BE THE MOST IMPORTANT PUBLIC SPEAKING TECHNIQUE YOU WILL EVER LEARN. You have heard the saying: “First impressions are lasting; you never get a second chance to create a good first impression.” The same is true when talking about how to start a speech… The truth is, when you start your speech, you must focus everything on making a positive first impression on your audience members.. Many speakers are nervous when they stand up in front of an audience. As a result, they speak faster, with a higher pitch to their voices, and without pausing. When you are more relaxed, you speak more slowly, pause regularly, and have a much better tone of voice. Must watch our GTO Tasks videos on youtube WAYS TO START A SPEECH 1 - Start With a Positive Statement You can begin by telling the audience members how much they will like and enjoy what you have to say. For example, you might say: “You’re really going to enjoy the time we spend ...