How to Begin a Presentation: The Critical First 60 Seconds

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The Genard Method

12 min read · Apr 15, 2026

How to Begin a Presentation: The Critical First 60 Seconds

Your audience makes critical decisions about you sometimes before you even say a word. Here’s how to begin a presentation the right way. There is more to being a good presentor than what you say during your speech. Learn what that 'more' is and how to start your presentation right.

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