Want to Finish Strong? Go Big or Go Deep
In this brief talk, Tom Krieglstein addresses the challenge of exiting a speech in a memorable, graceful way. He outlines two contrasting approaches that he and his team at Swiftkick use. The first is a high‑energy, motivational finish that leaves the audience feeling fired up; a typical example is a karaoke‑style activity where participants grab a microphone, sing, and create a collective surge of excitement. The second approach is the opposite: a deep, heart‑centered closing that guides the audience into a personal, internal emotional space, fostering a lasting, introspective impact. Krieglstein emphasizes that both methods aim to leave a lasting impression, but they do so through different emotional channels—external excitement versus internal resonance.
