I’ve noticed that it’s not easy to find great tips on introducing yourself, especially video samples of how to introduce yourself. And since this is really important to do this well in a presentation, I decided to share with you a fantastic and simple technique to introduce yourself.
The Elevator Pitch
Do you know what an elevator pitch is? It’s a short, 15-30 second explanation of who you are and what you do. It was developed to help business people be prepared when suddenly faced with their dream prospect or partner. Since everyone is so busy, it’s important to know what to say to your dream prospect or partner in a quick way that gets your message across. And that’s how the elevator pitch came about.
Okay, so what does that have to do with presentation skills? A LOT!
The beginning of your presentation is when you create the first and most powerful impression on your audience. If you can’t simply and quickly tell them who you are and why they should be interested in listening to you, they might tune out even before you get to your main idea.
But being prepared with an elevator pitch can help you get through the start of your presentation with confidence. This is important because that confidence can carry you through the entire presentation.
The three elements of an elevator pitch to introduce yourself are:
- Saying your name and company
- Stating the value you provide or specialty
- Explaining who you can help or how you can help
The video shows you in more detail how to incorporate the three elements I just mentioned. The key is for you to practice until you can do it smoothly and confidently. This will be a great help, not only for presentations, but also in business or any other professional setting where you need to talk about who you are.
If you can’t see the above YouTube video, please click here to see the MP4 version: “3 Steps To Easily Introduce Yourself”
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nice
really simple nd gud
the way u teach is really awesome
Thank you! Appreciate your comment.
Your way of teaching is really good and helping!
Each word you pronounce is so clear and easy to understand
Thank you very much, Sundas!
Glad you found it helpful
Dear Carl Kwan
I saw your wonderful presentation. It was very helpful for me. I have an interview for Ph.D program but I don’t know exactly how and what I should say. Could you please send me some more advice if it’s possible?
Many thanks.
Sincerely Yours
Hi,
Thank you for the comment. It’s very much appreciated and I’m glad it was helpful.
Congratulations! I hope you get accepted into the program. I’m not sure what type of Ph.D you will be studying for, but you can try this:
1. Audience: Who will you speak to?
2. Content: Adjust your content to suit the audience
3. The rule of 3: Think of 3 main topics you would want to discuss. Then think of 3 sub-topics or points within each main topic.
4. FAB: Use the Features, Advantages, Benefits method when discussing your content.
Then practice a lot! And do so with a video camera to self-critique your performance. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have other questions.
Dear Carl Kwan
Thank you very much!
You really impressed me. I want to submit as a PhD student in nanothechnology. Surly I’ll do what you said. Hope the best for you!
Many thanks for your advice.
Sincerely yours,
agozali
You’re very welcome. Good luck and let me know how it goes.
Thank you very much!
You really impressed me. I want to submit as a PhD student in nanothechnology. Surly I’ll do what you said. Hope the best for you!
Many thanks for your advice.
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hello thanks for the very simple and clear points on introducing myself,good work
Thank YOU for commenting. Happy to help.
hi
Thanks, it is really impressive one,
The first & very important question that is asked in every interview
i.e
Q=Please give me your brief introduction.
How to tackle that question. Examples are required that what things should be included in introduction during interview.
All are invited to give introduction such like interview is conducted.
Please reply.
Thank YOU Ganesh! Yes, that is the toughest question to tackle. I’m sure you could handle it easily now
short and sweet for anyone to introduce themselves! Thanks. I know even after changing the pens, we could not read the writing!. Since you repeat it so many times, it is easy to follow your advice.
Thanks Charulata! Re: the pen… I know! Those pens are horrible!
Thanks alot Carl for your effective posts,they are of relevance to my daily life,my mentor introduced me to your website and surely i can say am learning new lessons everyday
My aspiration is to be a Tv host for motivation and inspiration talks, i realy want to reach out for the masses,How can i perfect my skills though i have not done any course in informationation technology.
Thanks for your message! I’m happy you like what you’ve learned.
Good luck in reaching your dream job. I recommend practicing by making your own videos and posting them to YouTube. Do it consistently and continuously improve. You’ll be ready when you get the opportunity. You can also use a service like Ustream and just create your own live show. Good luck!
hello,
your introduction tips was very helpful but could you give more tips
about introducing. i’m having a presentation on monday on college on the course of study subject matter. so please send me some tips
Hi,
Thanks for your comment! What kind of presentation do you have to give? What other tips would you like to know about introducing? There are several videos here that may be helpful. If you would like some specific tips, please let us know what you’re interested in knowing, in particular and we’ll do our best to help.
All the best.
Carl
Hi
Thanks allot Carl Kwan your kindly advice . I really interested this video and i learned allot . Actually i have a big problem how can i speak in front of audience . I asked my self many times what wrongs with me , but still i could not get suitable answer . However , I would like to improve my English (Speaking , writing ) . So please give kindly advice about this issue.
Thank you Eric! Haha…nothing is wrong with you. Many, many, many people have a big problem speaking in front of an audience. Even experts get nervous because they want to do well. The biggest keys are preparation, understanding your audience and practice.
To improve your English, the most important thing is to improve your listening ability. Without listening, you can’t communicate effectively. Use natural, normal speed English. I advise against using slower English listening material because that’s not how native speakers speak. It’s true in any language.
Improving your listening will help your speaking if you can practice regularly. Improved listening skills also improves your writing because you instinctively know how a sentence should sound. Writing takes more practice and time, but it’s worth it if that’s what your goal is.
Good luck and thanks again!
Thank you very much indeed , i really appriciate your golden advice . Actually I read alot instead of listening . Iam doing my first bacholor and most of time I use to read , regadless writing and listening . However , i tried to find out english online courses . Please if you know useful courses and websites message to me .
Thank you very much again your great advice.
Hello there!
I am so glad i found your sites which is very helpful to me.
Especially for a new agent liked me.I need more practices and training.
Could you please help me also in correct grammar English.I really need your help.Thank you and more power to you!
Dear Carl!
I really want to say “thank you very much”! All your videos are so great, and your voice so nice! I’m in processing to learn english, your site with all contents had helped me so much, not only english but also presentation skill. They are very necessary for my job and my life in the future. I hope you continuous make more and more videos. And one thing, I hope you help me, that’s show me the mistakes in my comments. I’m so thankful to you!
Continuous success!
Thank you so much! Yea, presentation skill is so important! And I think people in the rapidly developing SE Asian countries can really benefit from improving these kinds of skills. Do many people in your country learn presentation skills?
Thanks! What kind of agent are you?
For grammar, I recommend to you and Trung Son to read as much as possible. I think reading is one of the best ways to improve your grammar.
Hi Carl!
Thanks for your reply and advice! I’m an insurance agent, so I think presentation skill is the most important thing decides my success. I see you have a pronunciation. Could you let me know are you South Korean?
Yes, presentation skill is for sure important for your work! Good luck!
No, I’m not Korean… I was born in Hong Kong and lived in Vancouver since I was 2 1/2 years old.
Carl!
Thanks for your sharing about yourself! You look like Vietnamese! (I’m Vietnamese). I’m sure you are very successful in both – your life and your career. Could you tell me the secret? I’m 25 years old, but I’m at a standstill now. I said that “I was an insurance agent” that is only my new goal. I’ve just resigned a boring job. I want to become a insurance agent because I like it (I think so), and It realy can be bring the practical value to everybody, to every families. I want to like you, doing useful things.
I’m sorry, seem I deviated from main content.
Continous success!
Hi Trung Son,
Thank you for your kind words. I much appreciate it
Yes, I thought you were Vietnamese from your name. In Vancouver, there are many Vietnamese so I’m familiar with the names.
Good question… I wish I could tell you the secret. For me, I decided a long time ago not to do what everyone expected and find my own way. I’m in no way perfect or super-successful but I believe I can do well at whatever I set my mind to. If you’re really serious about learning how to be successful, I’d recommend reading some good books: “Think and Grow Rich” by Napolean Hill; “The 4-Hour Work-Week” by Timothy Ferriss; and “The Education of Millionaires” by Michael Ellsberg are some of the books that have highly influenced me. Reading and self-education are very important.
I think your work as an insurance agent will give you good experience in dealing with people and learning to listen and trying to help them.
Good luck and let me know if you have any questions about this deviated content
Carl
Thank you so much for the lesson, I appreciate it a great deal.
I would like to introduce myself to a marketing audience and a marketing forum to offer them a free short guide about marketing the internet.
Following your example I put this together.
Hi my name is——– and I’m from Marketing Junkies. com
I help people learn about the online world and how they can profit from it in an quick and easy manner.
Even if they know nothing about getting started.
Thank you for checking me out, and we’ll see you on the other side.
Would you critique this introduction please, and of course it will be on video. Thank you in advance for your suggestions.
Dianne Sarasin
Hi Dianne,
Thank YOU for watching and for the message.
Your introduction’s good… I would just add a couple of things, based on the audience and your message:
1. Change “people” to “you”, maybe like this: I can show you how to profit from the online world quicker and easier than you might think. Even if you’ve tried before or know nothing about getting started.
2. Add a call-to-action, like this maybe: All you have to do is enter your name, your best email address, and click submit. Thank you for checking me out, and hope to see you on the other side.
Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.
All the best,
Carl
Hye Carl,
I watched your video…very fantastic!
Here, i have an example….please advice:
1. Hi, i am leeya from Ligni-Energy Sdn Bhd
2. And we help people to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels and provide solutions to global warming with increase renewable energy usage
3. ……..sorry, i dont have any idea
Can u help me? sincerely, my self confident to speak in English very poor
Hi Leeya,
Thanks for watching and for your example!
It sounds very good! One option for 2 is to change “people” to “you.” So, something like: “And we can help you reduce dependence…” This is great for personalizing your message.
Another way to say 2 is to talk about the benefit they can achieve. For instance, you can mention that they will also save money after the word “usage.”
For 3, you could say, “Even if you think you’ve already reduced your dependence to a minimum.”
Good luck! Let me know if that helps or if you have other questions or examples you want to show me.
All the best.
Carl
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