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How to Say It

I am the [production manager, VP of sales, pharmaceutical
rep].
Thank you for [inviting me to speak, having me here, asking
me to speak].
I am [glad, happy, delighted] to be here.
I have heard so much about you.

I want to talk about . . .
My topic is . . .

My [talk, presentation] is about . . .
I would like to address the issue of . . .

It is so nice to meet you.
It is a pleasure to [stand before you now, be here, join you,
have been invited to speak].
Let me tell you a little bit about [me, my background,
my background as it pertains to this presentation, my
background as it relates to this presentation].

Phrases for Emphasis During a Presentation

It is often helpful for your listeners to allow a mental break, a pause,
and then a summary of what you’ve said up to that point. Preface
special points you want to make with these phrases:

Let me repeat that.

This is an important point.
I want to emphasize . . .

I can’t emphasize enough . . .

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