Hello, my name is.

As someone who has just moved across the world, the act of introducing myself has become ever so important. You have one chance to make a first impression. How can you tickle someone’s fancy enough in 1-2 sentences to keep them engaged and wanting to learn more? Here’s a great article outlining a simple method: PRESENT, PAST, FUTURE.

And if you haven’t introduced yourself in a while, the holidays can be an ideal time to brush up on your skills.

To keep in mind:

• Be playful. Change it up depending on your audience.

• It’s not a script. You are multi-dimensional and have many layers to share.

• Enjoy these uncomfortable moments. They are great ways to learn what’s important to you and learn about yourself.