Feb 28 • BUSINESS
Quick Tip: The 3-second rule that changes every talk
Most people start a presentation the same way:
"Hi, I'm Andy, and today I'm going to talk about..."
Boring. Forgettable. Everyone's already reaching for their phone.
Try this instead: The 3-Second Rule.
When you get to the front of the room, don't speak immediately. Stand still. Make eye contact with someone. Hold it for 3 seconds.
Then start.
Not with your name. Not with an agenda. Start with something that makes people lean in:
- A question: "When was the last time a presentation actually changed how you think?"
- A statement: "Everything you've been told about public speaking is wrong."
- A story: "Last Tuesday, I watched a CEO lose a £2 million deal in 90 seconds."
Those 3 seconds of silence before you speak do something powerful: they tell the room you're in control. You're not rushing. You're not nervous. You're choosing when to begin.
Try it in your next meeting. Stand up, pause, make eye contact, then speak. Let me know what happens.
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Quick Tip: The 3-second rule that changes every talk
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