Cohesion & Flow
Topic Shift Markers

Use now, turning to, on a related note to move to a new topic.

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What it is

Transitional phrases that signal movement from one subject or aspect to another, such as 'turning to,' 'shifting focus to,' or 'moving on to the next point.' These markers help audiences follow complex presentations, maintain orientation during topic changes, and create clear structure that enhances comprehension and retention.

Before & after

Before

We tried A. B also mattered.

After

Now, turning to onboarding, the drop-off starts at step two.

When you’ll use it

Multi-topic presentations: 'Now, shifting our focus to marketing results, we exceeded all lead generation targets.'

Meeting agenda progression: 'Moving on to budget concerns, we need to address the Q4 overspend in three areas.'

Strategy reviews: 'On a related note, customer feedback reveals an opportunity we hadn't considered.'

Managing complex multi-topic business presentations

Facilitating smooth transitions in panel discussions

Organizing detailed project updates with multiple components

Structuring full training sessions with various modules

Pro tip

Signal a shift so listeners can reorient.

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