What’s your hook?

Late last year when we started paying close attention to good opening hooks, we started noting those TED talks that had particularly good ones. In this 3 minute video we produced below, we’ve spliced out 6 really notable ones, and what we consider a represenative sample of the different types of hooks you can deploy. From self-deprecating and provocative to extremely unexpected and wholly unrealistic (can you tell which one that is?), you might be inspired to try a different approach in your next talk.

See which one grab you best?

Great Opening Hooks from Articulation on Vimeo.

By admin on 7/21/11, In Presentation tips, Speaker Tips, TED, Video, Tags ar.tic.u.la.tion, Effective Public Speaking, Presentation Content Coaching, Public Speaking, Public Speaking Training, Speech Communication, storytelling, TED