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This week in the world’s #1 newsletter on leadership communication:

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• How to Introduce Yourself
• Building Unforgettable Presence

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How to Introduce Yourself

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Most people get introductions wrong.

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Too stiff. Too long. Too forgettable. 🥱

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Don’t underestimate first impressions like that.

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Here’s a simple hack to improve your first impression in 1 minute:

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Record yourself introducing yourself in 30 seconds. Watch the 30 seconds.

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Then ask: Would you be interested in meeting this person?

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Would you remember them a day later?

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If not: Rewrite. Rehearse. Refine.

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Want to really stand out?

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Use these 7 strategies to ace your next intro:

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1 - The 5-Second Intro

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Practice this all-purpose 3-part formula:

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Who you are → What you do → Who it helps

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2 - The Networking Pitch

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(h/t Daniel Priestley)

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Use for in-person events or Zoom calls.

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Name

Say it slowly. Own the moment. Smile.

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Same

Say what you do in familiar terms.

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Fame

Share a line of credibility.

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Aim

What are you focused on right now?

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Game

End with your bigger vision.

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3 - Nail Your Non-Verbal

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→ Authentic smile (don’t fake it)

→ Stand tall and face them directly

→ Avoid awkwardness: signal handshake, hug, or wave

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4 - Use Micro-Stories

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Instead of listing titles or credentials, embed a 1-sentence story like:

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“I used to write speeches for government leaders. Now I coach founders on how to own the room.”

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5 - Show Energy, Not Just Expertise

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Most introductions are bloodless. But energy is magnetic.

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If it feels over the top for you, it feels right for the other person.

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6 - Tailor Your Intro To The Room:

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→ Boardroom: Lead with credibility and clarity.

→ Stage: Start with a story or question.

→ Networking: Keep it casual and curiosity-driven.

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7 - Avoid These Mistakes

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→ Saying your name too fast.

→ Being forgettable: “I’m in marketing”

→ Winging it – first impressions matter!

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🤝First impressions matter – and you can ace yours with a few minutes of practice.

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BOOK RECOMMENDATION

Unforgettable Presence

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Lorraine K. Lee’s career grew exponentially and unexpectedly in 2021 when she decided to get more comfortable with public speaking.

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Full of nerves, she spoke whenever and wherever. In a surprising turn of events, speaking became a small side hustle while working in a startup.

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Then she got laid off in 2022 – and decided to become the CEO of her own career. Today, she is a speaker, bestselling author and business influencer.

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In Unforgettable Presence, she doesn’t just teach you how to speak and write better – she shows you how to replace the fluff with clarity, confidence, and kindness.

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She recommends to say goodbye to weak phrases:

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Oops, my mistake (→ Thank you for catching it and letting me know.)

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Does this make sense? (→ Lmk if you have any questions.)

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Sorry I am late. (→ Thanks for your patience.)

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I try to get it done next week (→ I will get it done by Tuesday.)

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I feel we should … (→ my recommendation is …)

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Just wanting to add my 2 cents (→ here’s my point of view)

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Heads-up: Lorraine will be a guest on the Speak Like a CEO podcast soon.

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Have an inspired weekend & be present!

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Best,

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Oliver

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