How to Get Remembered? Here are three ways to create sexy, unforgettable introductions

1. Three Tips for Creating a
Introduction

2. How to Get Remembered:?
“Three Tips for Creating a
Sexy and Memorable
Introduction”

3. Several years ago, I worked with a computer programmer who was
asked to write a short description of her career to be used as a profile
on her company’s website. Cindy had written a few paragraphs
before asking for my opinion of what she had written.
“I am so glad she did.”
“Three Tips for Creating a Sexy and
Memorable Introduction”

4. “Three Tips for Creating a Sexy and
Memorable Introduction”
When describing her role, she made a laundry list of
programming languages she knew, operating systems
she had used and all her job titles. Although the list was
factual, I doubt anyone would ever want to read the
whole thing because it was so
forgettable and, well, unsexy.

5. “Three Tips for Creating a Sexy and
Memorable Introduction”
It is a common affliction for individuals to talk about
what they do solely in terms of function.
Unfortunately, this is a big turn-off to potential career
contacts. Functions in and of themselves are usually not
interesting, causing would-be listeners to tune out right
away. Talking about what we do in terms of function is a
problem if we want to make networking connections
that can help us grow …
PROFESSIONALLY.

6. “Three Tips for Creating a Sexy and
Memorable Introduction”
A better way to describe what
you do is in terms of results you
have achieved or problems you
have solved. People are
impressed by results, and you are
more likely to have your message
remembered if you've
highlighted your
accomplishments

7. Here are three ways to create
sexy, unforgettable introductions
• Make your introductions as short as
possible
• Use action verbs.
• Believe what you are saying
“Three Tips for Creating a Sexy and
Memorable Introduction”

8. 1. Make your introductions as
short as possible
• Think of an introduction to someone at a networking
event as a tweet. Your introduction should not give
your career story.
• It should just be long enough and interesting enough
to evoke follow-up questions. When people ask you
questions, you become memorable
“Three Tips for Creating a Sexy and
Memorable Introduction”

9. 2. Use action verbs
In your introduction, when you are describing results you
have achieved, utilize action verbs to convey strength.
Strength is sexy and memorable
“Three Tips for Creating a Sexy and
Memorable Introduction”

10. 3. Believe what you are saying
• How we communicate our successes is just as
important as the words we use. So, even if you are
uncomfortable talking about yourself and your
accomplishments, don't let your voice or posture reflect
that discomfort.
“Three Tips for Creating a Sexy and
Memorable Introduction”
• Practice saying your sexy introduction in the mirror
until it becomes natural and effortless.

11. Cindy and I reworked her profile. After a bit of
discussion, we turned her job description from …
“I am a computer
programmer”
“Three Tips for Creating a Sexy and
Memorable Introduction”
to
“I create the tools for the
war against terror”

12. Which do you think
is more memorable
“Three Tips for Creating a Sexy and
Memorable Introduction”

13. Want more tips for creating a
sexy introduction?
“Three Tips for Creating a Sexy and
Memorable Introduction”
Call John Bailey at 703-994-2040, or
email: john@JohnBaileySpeaker.com