1.
Prepare
for an opening.
If you just come out and
start the introductions there is now show. The Olympics do not just start
with some folks running races or lifting weights. They have a
choreographed opening ceremonies. You need the same thing. Crafting
a pertinent story that draws in your audience before you get into the
mundane (but necessary) tasks of thanking the sponsors and honoring guests is a
great way to launch.
2.
Remember
that you are not the star of the show.
When you deliver a
speech, there is a part of the role that requires you to take center stage, but
as MC it is not your time in the spotlight. You are there to keep things
moving and to make sure the others on the program (or the award winners) are
celebrated.
