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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  • @Yiseia
    @Yiseia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1698

    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!

    • @reorders9868
      @reorders9868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      this video has been taken over by fucking bots lmao

    • @tom1684
      @tom1684 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Might want to get out more...

    • @evanc.2382
      @evanc.2382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      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"

    • @warrenwerbittTHEPRINTWHISPERER
      @warrenwerbittTHEPRINTWHISPERER 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Q

    • @warrenwerbittTHEPRINTWHISPERER
      @warrenwerbittTHEPRINTWHISPERER 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pq11

  • @anonymous3472
    @anonymous3472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1194

    The actual best way to start a speech: "This is going to be quick"

    • @TonyB1999
      @TonyB1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Funny...lol I've used these strategies and they work.

    • @charlesclem
      @charlesclem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      I often use those words at the end of a candle-lit dinner...

    • @earlgarcia6106
      @earlgarcia6106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Brah...😭😭

    • @erikschaepers
      @erikschaepers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That guy is totally clueless...maybe should watch how Steve Jobs presented something to an audience

    • @ABC-oi9vw
      @ABC-oi9vw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Which’s always a lie...

  • @johnbockmann
    @johnbockmann 3 ปีที่แล้ว +540

    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

    • @wadkhalill1406
      @wadkhalill1406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ..

    • @cheetahobx
      @cheetahobx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Like picking up a girl......talk about HER......you're in like flint!

    • @ChillingMan4
      @ChillingMan4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      my focus was scattered while listening so thank you for the quick summurize it's so helpful :)

    • @hhiippiittyy
      @hhiippiittyy ปีที่แล้ว +23

      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.

    • @Lonely-rk9nq
      @Lonely-rk9nq ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@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.

  • @phillydcinematics2543
    @phillydcinematics2543 4 ปีที่แล้ว +541

    How to start a speech: "This video is sponsored by Raid: shadow legend"

  • @JamesCAsphalt8
    @JamesCAsphalt8 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    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.

    • @kratlegaming9349
      @kratlegaming9349 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @truth.speaker
    @truth.speaker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4712

    You know a video is old when it talks about using a Blackberry

    • @bunkerbuster6729
      @bunkerbuster6729 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      😄😄😄

    • @johnhammond1722
      @johnhammond1722 4 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      Does not c hange the truth or relevence of the message.

    • @truth.speaker
      @truth.speaker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

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

    • @truth.speaker
      @truth.speaker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@bunkerbuster6729 hi

    • @bunkerbuster6729
      @bunkerbuster6729 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@truth.speaker Hello. 🙂

  • @almoktafi
    @almoktafi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3103

    1. Start with A Question.
    2. Start with a relevant story.
    3. Start with curious & bizarre fact.

    • @helium73
      @helium73 5 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      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.."?

    • @anondoggo
      @anondoggo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@helium73 You are right.

    • @BieluChukwu9
      @BieluChukwu9 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I have a dream!

    • @harrymack5610
      @harrymack5610 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @BieluChukwu9
      @BieluChukwu9 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @farshimelt
    @farshimelt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    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.

    • @feliscorax
      @feliscorax ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Did you go to Catholic school as well? That sounds so bloody familiar it’s uncanny.

    • @phmwu7368
      @phmwu7368 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Repetition is important, that's why certain commercials are shown twice in a marketing TV block !

  • @FestusEs
    @FestusEs 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    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. ❤

    • @ConorNeill
      @ConorNeill  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Thank you 🙏

  • @Brian-bm7ew
    @Brian-bm7ew 4 ปีที่แล้ว +547

    I have taken both speech and communications classes and not once was starting a speech covered. Thank you Conor! This changes everything.

  • @alloutcoach
    @alloutcoach 4 ปีที่แล้ว +541

    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.

    • @iceswallow7717
      @iceswallow7717 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      made sure my kid didnt know anything about giraffes to ensure my chances of a good speech

  • @EvA-oz8jf
    @EvA-oz8jf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    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.

  • @harshilpatel7629
    @harshilpatel7629 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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.

  • @ketaminetiger
    @ketaminetiger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +316

    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."

    • @shauryagolf
      @shauryagolf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Haha..epic summary :)

    • @surrealsm123
      @surrealsm123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      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..

    • @cheetahobx
      @cheetahobx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Or....the line I used to use to pick up girls......."I know you....we went to different schools together..."..........

    • @jenf7309
      @jenf7309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@surrealsm123 and #1 was ask a question that matters and #3 was tell stories that connect you to the people

    • @weijao9598
      @weijao9598 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi !!

  • @TizedesCsaba
    @TizedesCsaba 4 ปีที่แล้ว +290

    Great trick, he speak about how to start a speech, but he really never started, just talked about it.

    • @nomars4827
      @nomars4827 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      If you watch some great TED Talks, they are doing the same way.

    • @russellgrant1535
      @russellgrant1535 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Eugene Kalinichenko never have truer words been spoken.

    • @brendanwolf
      @brendanwolf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It's a corporate sales talk for Tango - not meant to give a speech, just motivate its salespeople.

    • @user-nk3vn9hn5j
      @user-nk3vn9hn5j 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      you're right... Try this to wow your audience before you start: th-cam.com/video/RXYmM-VQhYI/w-d-xo.html

    • @qbrazzley
      @qbrazzley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ok so it wasnt just me trying to figure out if he actually said it?

  • @m.munozarias5716
    @m.munozarias5716 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    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.

  • @Sava12242
    @Sava12242 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    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!

    • @TheLLAJPeople
      @TheLLAJPeople หลายเดือนก่อน

      If we have 10 seconds to engage the student, we need to rethink our approach.

  • @abbab2038
    @abbab2038 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    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..."

    • @FeyikunmiYinka
      @FeyikunmiYinka 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My Daddy This helps the gradual shift of the audience to get engaged with your next presentation. 💯 ✅👌

    • @TheJofrica
      @TheJofrica ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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 ✌️

  • @TuringMachine001
    @TuringMachine001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1970

    Who else came here to see how *HE* would start *HIS* speech?

    • @mikesmith7620
      @mikesmith7620 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      That's what I do to see how people are confident when they talk, etc.

    • @billytheweasel
      @billytheweasel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      2:37 wasted time

    • @ritageraghty4404
      @ritageraghty4404 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Me here. I lack confidence to speak to an audience. I can't even confidently speak on mic for my own videos. 🙁

    • @ritageraghty4404
      @ritageraghty4404 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      mike smith, likewise here.

    • @marvlustman4988
      @marvlustman4988 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      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.

  • @footballsfirst1
    @footballsfirst1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    You can't go wrong with "BLOOD ALONE MOVES THE WHEELS OF HISTORY!"

  • @pro369
    @pro369 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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

  • @augburto
    @augburto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

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

  • @gabrielvillanueva6187
    @gabrielvillanueva6187 4 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    Very interesting to see agent coulson giving out suggestions on how to give out a speech.

    • @shi_shii_
      @shi_shii_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @patroklillo
    @patroklillo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    It was a privilege to have Conor as a Corporate Communications professor at IESE, so much value added advice in every lecture!

  • @journeythroughtherails5294
    @journeythroughtherails5294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +256

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

    • @boejiden.1445
      @boejiden.1445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol k

    • @katielynn4438
      @katielynn4438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      R/thathappened

    • @journeythroughtherails5294
      @journeythroughtherails5294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you’re my dad boogie woogie woogie Im dead ass- why assume Im lying for no reason-

    • @katielynn4438
      @katielynn4438 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      TheoneonlyRobloxian you’re getting quite defensive. Why do you care what a stranger thinks of your story?

    • @journeythroughtherails5294
      @journeythroughtherails5294 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      you’re my dad boogie woogie woogie idk lmao, but it did happen XD

  • @j.kathrynlanzerotte8348
    @j.kathrynlanzerotte8348 10 ปีที่แล้ว +339

    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

    • @topicgenie1794
      @topicgenie1794 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      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!

    • @donadausey8993
      @donadausey8993 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      To choose a great topic, you need to know what your audience needs

    • @Blagger3000
      @Blagger3000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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.

    • @briankelly4929
      @briankelly4929 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      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.

    • @KevinThomas-jg2rq
      @KevinThomas-jg2rq 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Topic Genie give a winning g seach ?

  • @elwinchandra160
    @elwinchandra160 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    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 !

    • @321CatboxWA
      @321CatboxWA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      what method? the never get to the point method?

    • @kaplok
      @kaplok 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

  • @lh1218
    @lh1218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I didn’t know Todd Packer was such a good public speaker.

    • @weijao9598
      @weijao9598 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is that a gun on my playlist?

  • @bobmatson7268
    @bobmatson7268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    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.

  • @abusalih8566
    @abusalih8566 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1631

    Every 1 Minute , 60 seconds pass in Africa.
    Facts

    • @blufrog9546
      @blufrog9546 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      This floor is made out of floor

    • @Anti-leftist7777
      @Anti-leftist7777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      I had no idea Africa and the U.S. has so much in common. Thanks for the info.

    • @9ZenMedia
      @9ZenMedia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      As an African myself I am very pleased to see the youths of TH-cam getting the word out about global issues like this. Cheers.

    • @climatechangedoesntbargain9140
      @climatechangedoesntbargain9140 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      this is actually wrong due to the law of relativity

    • @abusalih8566
      @abusalih8566 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@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

  • @jeremyzimmerman5603
    @jeremyzimmerman5603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thank you for sharing this, Conor - you exemplify meaningful, motivating communication.

  • @saadabdula1596
    @saadabdula1596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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

    • @ConorNeill
      @ConorNeill  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow that is cool 😎

  • @yazzhsh
    @yazzhsh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @abeautifulmindispoetrydefi5323
    @abeautifulmindispoetrydefi5323 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    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.

  • @TheBrown1969
    @TheBrown1969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for your insight... So simple and true but fear gets in the way. Story telling is key.

  • @msumitn
    @msumitn 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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.

  • @bobbycorwen
    @bobbycorwen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +630

    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*

    • @ColtSSR
      @ColtSSR 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pinipepper

    • @NJ-wb1cz
      @NJ-wb1cz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Works for Trump so I dunno

    • @WilliamClauss
      @WilliamClauss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Followed by: "...aaaaawwww c'mon! You can do better than that! I said... HOW Y'ALL DOING THIS MORNING?!: [[yuck]]

    • @sb-jo2ch
      @sb-jo2ch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM!

    • @mvp5332
      @mvp5332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I hate when they do that lol, if Im in the audience i am there to listen not to speak (yell) to others.

  • @PrimalVideo
    @PrimalVideo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    Thank you for sharing this!

    • @labakanurzidil2464
      @labakanurzidil2464 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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?

  • @ronniegillaspy
    @ronniegillaspy ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @successtoday897
    @successtoday897 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    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!

  • @mydogskips2
    @mydogskips2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    Don't give out incorrect "facts," that's also a good place to start.

  • @100ohms
    @100ohms 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I clicked on the video because of TH-cam suggestion. I watch the whole thing because of this guy.

  • @BelloBudo007
    @BelloBudo007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

    • @marieshyko3453
      @marieshyko3453 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Had not noticed the 👃 pickings until I read ua msg....

  • @ahimsadesi
    @ahimsadesi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @scott5747
    @scott5747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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.

  • @Pilsbury8008
    @Pilsbury8008 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    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..

  • @anthonygurizzian1878
    @anthonygurizzian1878 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video, but I don’t know where the hell he got that factoid from…117 billion > 8 billion

  • @draam88
    @draam88 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    2024 and this is still helpful! Thank you

  • @swoldiernation
    @swoldiernation 4 ปีที่แล้ว +439

    Some one needs to tell him that stat about more people being alive today than all the combined death is totally false.

    • @arisvanhouten43
      @arisvanhouten43 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Steve Cook Behind every man now alive stand 30 ghosts.

    • @thecatholicrabbi4170
      @thecatholicrabbi4170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Update it for this year lol

    • @Terry2377
      @Terry2377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Exactly. Total nonsense.

    • @tawandamwedzi5629
      @tawandamwedzi5629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      It was a tutorial not necessarily a fact

    • @esthershelley394
      @esthershelley394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      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.

  • @Activeworker
    @Activeworker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @valerioventura
    @valerioventura 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you this helped a lot. We prepped our speech using this and it worked out great.

  • @pallavikumari507
    @pallavikumari507 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    These lines touched my heart

  • @LennyCamp
    @LennyCamp 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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?"

  • @TestAutomationTV
    @TestAutomationTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @Umarbl0g
    @Umarbl0g ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @maksimnikiforovski2034
    @maksimnikiforovski2034 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A very charismatic gentleman. He knows exactly what he is doing.

  • @brittneyharpersprouse5204
    @brittneyharpersprouse5204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    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!!

  • @abdullahsh3221
    @abdullahsh3221 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    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.

    • @harrymack5610
      @harrymack5610 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "Dont let the audience TO FEEL THAT YOUR PRESENT is because" ...huh try again

    • @sanjayrajanshrestha67
      @sanjayrajanshrestha67 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/mte-v6MT8Ko/w-d-xo.html

    • @Ampliz
      @Ampliz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just started my podcast:
      Let me know if your are interested to take part in it.
      th-cam.com/video/7d-KNmREYIM/w-d-xo.html

    • @farshimelt
      @farshimelt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @marudhu199
    @marudhu199 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @adrianstander-jarufe4732
    @adrianstander-jarufe4732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

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

    • @ConorNeill
      @ConorNeill  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @666EuthanasiA666
    @666EuthanasiA666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @bitti1975
    @bitti1975 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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).

  • @NoMoWarplz
    @NoMoWarplz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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!

    • @ConorNeill
      @ConorNeill  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 🙏

  • @Ajbomber14
    @Ajbomber14 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

    • @ExpatFinancialPlanner
      @ExpatFinancialPlanner ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I wouldn't bother as it's not true - not even close...

    • @RobJFalcon
      @RobJFalcon ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@ExpatFinancialPlanner yup, came here to say that.

    • @phorner1983
      @phorner1983 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not beats a fact better than a completely false one

  • @MrMcCawber
    @MrMcCawber 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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.

    • @cheetahobx
      @cheetahobx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What????? I'm sorry....I had my earbuds in....

  • @WayTruthLife2100
    @WayTruthLife2100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    How could this have possibly received over 5k thumbs down? This is quite possibly THE BEST TH-cam 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!

  • @adityamohan6213
    @adityamohan6213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Conor - you add so much value! Thank you for sharing these gems :-)

  • @colinpoole7653
    @colinpoole7653 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A good speech needs a good start, a good ending and the two as close together as possible.

  • @echocharlie6707
    @echocharlie6707 4 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    I start my speeches by asking “What.....does Marcellus Wallace.....look like?”

    • @arhamsaa
      @arhamsaa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Marsellus*

    • @rickstard73
      @rickstard73 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He looks like a B I A T C H ! ! !

    • @gmailalan
      @gmailalan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What?

    • @kadekarstens4041
      @kadekarstens4041 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Whwwwwwhhat?

    • @PM2022
      @PM2022 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ronaldrichardson178 Watch the movie Pulp Fiction.

  • @AnthonyFrancisJones
    @AnthonyFrancisJones 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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'...

  • @maxattwood6013
    @maxattwood6013 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    109 billion people are estimated to have died since the dawn of humanity.

    • @ThomasPalacio10
      @ThomasPalacio10 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for this information

    • @devanshagarwal3971
      @devanshagarwal3971 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You got me into your speech dude

    • @devanshagarwal3971
      @devanshagarwal3971 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You got me into your speech dude

  • @synko8032
    @synko8032 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1. Don't say what they already know
    2. Start with a question that matters to the audience third best way to start a speech
    3. Start with a fact that is shocking or surprising the second best way to start a speech a fact that shocks the audience into rethinking
    4. The best way to start a speech is say something that will have the audience engage/get ready to listen (uses once upon a time as an example) (say something that'll make them wanna know what you're gonna say next)

  • @Scoobydubai
    @Scoobydubai 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

    • @krell2130
      @krell2130 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool story, bro

  • @yazenbuklau
    @yazenbuklau 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So genuine. Wish Ted talks would get back to this good stuff

  • @arkadeepchakraborty9665
    @arkadeepchakraborty9665 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

    • @ConorNeill
      @ConorNeill  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wonderful!

  • @jennjones5315
    @jennjones5315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow; I was literally learning to pronounce a company's name that I wanted to apply for a job. I have to do a video presentation and then your "how to start and end a speech" came on afterward and I thought what perfect timing. I rewrote everything after watching your video. Rather than dreading the event, I can't wait to get my rehearsals completed so that I can go for it! Thank you!

    • @ConorNeill
      @ConorNeill  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know that you will have a great and positive impact wherever you decide to work!

  • @francismausley7239
    @francismausley7239 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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

    • @wang5008
      @wang5008 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bob , baha ulla la

  • @haesoolee6448
    @haesoolee6448 7 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    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 🙏🙏🙏

    • @sergioscudieri3585
      @sergioscudieri3585 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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.

    • @WaldenSpawn
      @WaldenSpawn 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      How did it go?

    • @johnrainmcmanus6319
      @johnrainmcmanus6319 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kid, your speech went off a year ago. Hope you didn't listen to this guy and that it went well.

    • @hattrickster33
      @hattrickster33 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe it went horribly wrong and he doesn't want to talk about it 😕

    • @alan4sure
      @alan4sure 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It went so badly, he gave up youtube...

  • @Nourdin726
    @Nourdin726 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing professional man ever I've seen!

  • @tri-tide-ripples
    @tri-tide-ripples 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.🙏

  • @spencergroup
    @spencergroup 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    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."

    • @stephencurran1164
      @stephencurran1164 ปีที่แล้ว

      pthe?

    • @spencergroup
      @spencergroup ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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.

  • @javbecroj
    @javbecroj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    It makes absolute sense. In Spanish, we call it "chisme", probably the most efficient way to engage people.

    • @cheetahobx
      @cheetahobx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      "we".....you got a mouse in your pocket?

    • @agarykane2127
      @agarykane2127 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cheetahobx we, Spanish people

    • @a.i9302
      @a.i9302 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He said in Spanish not in Spain

  • @hangari2463
    @hangari2463 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can feel he has great energy and power from his deep mind even I don't understand all of them

  • @bruderjr
    @bruderjr 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Besides a very interesting and captivating topic, I never once heard you say "um". A quiet pause is far better than filling the silence with "um". It drives me crazy having to listen to a speech where the speaker "ums" his way to the end. Conor, you are "good". This is a very interesting video. Thank you.

  • @cjjuddaustralianartist
    @cjjuddaustralianartist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My cat jumped on my lap and curled herself down nice and comfortable. I guess I'm now pinned down to watch TH-cam for a while.

    • @louisa3613
      @louisa3613 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      instant respect

  • @jean-victorcote5825
    @jean-victorcote5825 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    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.

  • @mehmeh8883
    @mehmeh8883 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks! I started my speech with "Every 60 seconds a minute passes in Africa"

  • @user-io4du7nl9j
    @user-io4du7nl9j 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    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.

  • @menyasavut3959
    @menyasavut3959 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    How to start a speech: "Thank you, chairman, for the introduction." :-D

  • @issammohanna2206
    @issammohanna2206 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That speaker-Conor Neill- is surely an honest great man.

  • @mohyaldeenmadebo9932
    @mohyaldeenmadebo9932 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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 ☺️

    • @ConorNeill
      @ConorNeill  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy to hear that!

  • @dokushintanuki401
    @dokushintanuki401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    when my kids heard the word 'Blackberry', they thought I was watching some cooking videos.

  • @lancesmith4660
    @lancesmith4660 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I start my speeches with humor. Humor builds rapport and helps establish comfort.

    • @verma8995
      @verma8995 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      ब्लूटूथ पर भाषण दर्ज करने का तरीका बताने की कृपा करें

    • @5yara
      @5yara 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Smitty Lance can u give me an example please?

    • @lancesmith4660
      @lancesmith4660 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@5yara Start your speech off light with some type of joke to get the crowd engaged. I typically use my wit in reference to anything.

    • @farshimelt
      @farshimelt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That works as long as the majority find it funny.

  • @nickstoker1176
    @nickstoker1176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love how the start of the speech is cut from the video

  • @azeeuwnl1961
    @azeeuwnl1961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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...

    • @cheetahobx
      @cheetahobx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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...."

  • @nwokpororowland4216
    @nwokpororowland4216 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've learnt alot today, i can feel it in my nerves 🙏🏽
    I promise i would use what I've learnt today henceforth 🖐🏽

  • @ArabXian
    @ArabXian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    IF I WAS IN THE CROWD I'D STRANGLE THE GUY FOR DRAWING OUT THIS ONE MINUTE SPEECH TO NINE MINUTES.

    • @abay7456
      @abay7456 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's about creating that impact. He gave good examples at the start of the mistakes that are the most common to engage with the audience. He isn't delivering this to one individual. Our attention span is so less than we get impatient and can't wait for 10 mins lol

    • @wellofbeersheba
      @wellofbeersheba 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And you would be really boring. Why are you shouting anyway?

    • @velocitymg
      @velocitymg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But you still listened for nine minutes

  • @DanielBachmann
    @DanielBachmann 9 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Amazing video and great tips by Conor Neill on how to start a speech and not to bore the audience from the start who might quickly drift to their mobile devices!

    • @DanielBachmann
      @DanielBachmann 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A pleasure ***** and once more great video!

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    • @sajithkumar4066
      @sajithkumar4066 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do u think that what ever he omitted it,,,, u u like to suck it off

    • @vasukanamarlapudi6387
      @vasukanamarlapudi6387 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @Hippieization
    @Hippieization ปีที่แล้ว

    I never get enough from this video. Thanks a lot 💕

  • @pemasirimadarasinge5227
    @pemasirimadarasinge5227 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never had seen a great person like you before