how to introduce yourself quickly
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At a networking event or company meeting, you sometimes have to introduce yourself quickly. Presentation skills coach and professional speaker Gilda Bonanno explains how to introduce yourself with confidence and ease so you can make a connection to your audience, whether it's one or one hundred people. Get more public speaking and networking strategies from Gilda's e-newsletter: http://www.gildabonanno.com/Pages/newsletter.aspxTRANSCRIPT
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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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