Introducing ... Not You
Introductions can always be a challenge.
Whether you are introducing yourself, introducing someone else, introducing at a networking function or introducing from stage, getting the right words and the right tone is a struggle. It is a true Goldilocks challenge: Not too little, not too much, juuuuust right.
One of the biggest mistakes I have experienced in a networking environment is one someone introduces themselves and then won't be quiet. There introduction transitions from who they are into a monologue on what they do, how good they are, who their clients are, how their weekend was, here's my business card and "now I have to go - bye".
The number one tip on a good introduction is that it is not about you!
If you are networking, don't focus on yourself but ask all about the other person.
When you introduce mutual contacts who don't know each other, don't just give their name and title, tell how good they are and rave about the kind of results they get.
If you are introducing someone on stage, it is not about them it is about the audience. Why should the audience care?
It is commonly acknowledged (and a scientific fact) that you don't get a second chance at a first impression. When you are involved in a first impression, do what you can to make it as successful as possible. Remember, it's not about you.
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If you want to get better at your introductions, join us this Thursday for an online session on Creating Your Speaker Introduction. This has been specifically designed for speaker introductions at events and it will also include information about introducing yourself at less formal occasions. It will be an intimate group so you can go away with a customised introduction that will make a significant impact.
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