Ever watch the room drift during a seven-minute bio read?
We’ve all been there, so we/me (host Denny Corby) built a reliable way to introduce speakers that actually lifts the energy, respects the audience, and makes your guest feel like a headliner.
In this fast, focused walkthrough, we share the exact
60-second structure we use onstage:
gather attention with a clean opening line, deliver a sharp hook,
explain why this person matters to this audience right now,
hit two or three punchy highlights (save the best for last),
then pause and say the name, clear and strong.
We dig into the vibe check that shapes tone and pacing,
from playful member nights to heartfelt legacy awards to post-dinner experts who need polish without stand-up flair.
You’ll hear practical note-taking methods, short phrases, generous spacing, top-right placement, so you can glance down and pop back up without losing your place.
We talk rehearsal the right way, practice out loud, in the actual room if possible, mic in hand, so the mechanics are muscle memory and your presence feels calm and ready.
Then we get real about the don’ts.
no LinkedIn bios, no podium walls, and never skip the microphone in a chatty room. Plus, a few pre-stage rituals to steady your energy.
smile before you step up, shake out the nerves, and embrace that brief quiet while the audience settles.
If you’re tempted to use AI for phrasing, we show how to treat it as a brainstorming partner without losing your voice. By the end, you’ll have a simple, repeatable intro formula that respects time, builds anticipation, and sets your speaker, and your event, up to win.
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