Soundbite 09: How to introduce yourself

01/15/24 • 7 min

Speechless – Tell Stories that Change the World

“So, what do you do?” Cue: cringe or awkwardness as it turns into a showboating parade or a modesty competition. Tune in to this Speechless soundbite with Maryam Pasha and Simon Bucknall to pick up top tips for how to introduce yourself in a way that hits the right note. Recorded live at the English Speaking Union in London.

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Public speaking has negative connotations for so many people - especially younger people. But what are the opportunities? How can we cultivate a more positive environment? A more empowering experience for people just getting started? Tune into this live storytelling masterclass with Speechless co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Simon Bucknall and guest host Zain Hussain. Learn how to get started, how to ignite the storytelling spark within yourself. In this episode, you’ll learn how to support young people in public speaking, why you already have the tools and materials you need to get started with storytelling today, and which platforms are scaling oracy globally. Recorded live at the English Speaking Union in London, UK.

Speechless – Tell Stories that Change the World - Soundbite 09: How to introduce yourself

Transcript

[00:00:00] Maryam Pasha: Welcome to Speechless Soundbite's practical storytelling tips in under five minutes.

[00:00:05] Simon Bucknall: In this week's Speechless Soundbite, we share actionable tips for how to introduce yourself in meetings, conversations, or even an interview. What do you do? So often, a cringeworthy question to answer, or just plain difficult to land.

[00:00:20] Simon Bucknall: So if you're looking for a sharper