How do you introduce yourself in a way that turns a polite “nice to meet you” into a genuine “tell me more”? In this episode, Helen and Sarah are Borrowing brilliance from Rebecca Okamoto’s TED Talk How to Introduce Yourself and Get Hired. They unpack five simple formulas you can use to make high-impact introductions — whether you’re meeting someone new, speaking at an event, or kicking off a meeting. This episode is all about short, practical introductions that help you be heard, remembered, and taken seriously.
Episode 526
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🎯 What You’ll Learn
- How to introduce yourself clearly and confidently
- Five practical formulas you can adapt for different situations
- Why “tell me more” is the goal of a great introduction
- How to make introductions feel natural, not scripted
- How to use questions to build connection quickly
📚 Resources Mentioned
How to Introduce Yourself and Get Hired — Rebecca Okamoto (TED Talk) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_N3PGvnVKg
Impactful Introductions GPT - https://bit.ly/Impactful_Introductions
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