How to Introduce Yourself Quickly
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How to Introduce Yourself Quickly
by Gilda BonannoPresentation Skills Coach & Professional Speaker
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Sometimes you have LESS than 60 seconds to introduce yourself
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A QUICK introduction is NOT your “elevator speech”
(an elevator speech is longer)
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When do you need a QUICK introduction?
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At some networking events, you stand and give a quick introduction:
NAME & JOB or BUSINESS
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Or when presenting to company executives, you give a quick introduction: NAME, ROLE, DEPARTMENT & LOCATION
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A quick introduction sounds easy, but often people… stumble, fumble & mumble
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Don’t waste the opportunity to make a good impression
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Remember the following guidelines when doing a QUICK introduction
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Prepare
What will you say?
(think about what matters
to this audience)
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Practice
Out loud
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Practicein front of the mirror
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Practice saying your introduction without filler words…
I mean…
Kinda…
Uh…
Like really…
I guess…Um…
Ya know…Sorta
…
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Communicate Self-Confidence
If you don’t communicate self-
confidence, then how can the audience be confident about what
you say?
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How can you communicate
self-confidence?
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Speak loudly, slowly & clearly enough
to be heard and understood
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Remember, it’s the first time the audience is hearing your name
Remember, it’s the first time the audience is hearing your name
(though you’ve heard it all your life)
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Smile
Smiling helps you look relaxed& communicates warmth and sincerity
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Make eye contact
If you don’t have time to look at everyone- pick a few key people
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Stand up straight
Shoulders back, head up, weight evenly distributed on both feet
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If you’re seated
Sit up straight, keep hands on the table & feet firmly on the ground
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These guidelines also apply if you’re introducing
yourself to one person
instead of a group
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And here are more guidelines
for introducing yourself to one person
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Shake hands firmly while making eye contact & smiling
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Listen to the other person’s introduction and comments
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Focus on the person you’re introducing yourself to
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Give your business card if asked - or ask permission to give it
(and receive theirs respectfully)
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Here are some examples of quick introductions
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"Good morning. I'm Denise Wallace, the Customer Service Supervisor at the Dallas Call Center.”
Example (within a company):
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"Hello, I'm Xavier Boyd. I'm a sales representative covering Western Canada. I sell durable medical equipment like canes and wheelchairs.”
Example (within a company):
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"Good afternoon. I'm Andrew Milne. I own and operate Print Plus, a full-service print and copy store in White Plains.”
Example (outside a company):
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“Hi, I'm Amira Sen. I'm a tax consultant in Brooklyn specializing in small businesses.”
Example (outside a company):
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Follow these strategies to
introduce yourself QUICKLY with confidence
and clarity
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