The holidays bring an abundance of social gatherings, and if you’re hosting, there’s a good chance you’ll be stepping up to the mic. Whether you’re welcoming guests or introducing entertainment, here are five practical tips to ensure you shine:
Timing is everything when it comes to grabbing your audience’s attention.
Don’t wait for every confirmed guest to arrive—people may trickle in late, leave early, or miss the event entirely.
Consider your event in segments: early arrivals, the peak social window, and the wind-down. The sweet spot for speaking is toward the latter half of the first segment, once your guests have settled in but before their attention shifts elsewhere. For example, if your event runs from 7 PM to 10 PM, aim to speak around 8 PM for maximum engagement.
Expressing genuine appreciation sets the tone for a warm and inclusive atmosphere.
Thank your attendees...
It’s that time of year during which we experience an increase in social gatherings for comrades, colleagues, and clients. For those organizing or hosting holiday parties, there is an added responsibility of speaking at these events to, for example, welcome partygoers or introduce the entertainment.
Whether you are speaking at a formal event or a casual get-together, here are a few practical tips for rockin’ the mic:
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