How do you answer the question, “What do you do?”
Do you freeze up and feel awkward? 😳
Does it then seem like the person you are talking to is looking over your shoulder for someone more important instead of really listening to what you have to say?
If you are a woman or a person of color, as a fundraiser, it can feel intimidating to step into a room of predominantly white males.
You shouldn’t have to feel this way.
When you hear the words, “Tell me about yourself,” you don’t have to stress.
😄Instead, prepare a short intro to describe who you are and how you help other people. Always choose clear over clever. Simply tell them who you are and what you can do for other people without any fancy jargon.
And then practice saying it – in the mirror, in the car, on your phone!
Give a little bit of information at a time and make sure you are giving them time to speak while listening to what they have to say. Get people to want to know more to create real engagement.
🎾It’s like playing a tennis game. I am going to hit it, you hit it back. I hit it again. Especially when I’m nervous, I can tend to play tennis against a wall and just be hitting all the balls myself!
But you have to listen to figure out the needs of your donors and why they choose to donate.
✨So explain to them why they should care about your nonprofit at this moment in time. Tell them about the problems you solve to get their heads nodding.
Because you belong in the room and can be confident walking in and saying, “Yeah, I’m here.”
Join me on the pod this week as I sit down with branding communications expert Rebecca Okamoto and we discuss how to simplify your intro in twenty words or less. Make your voice heard to carry on the deeper purpose of your nonprofit.
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Ever been at a networking event and felt a sense of dread when asked to “tell me about yourself”?
😃Or maybe you’ve done the opposite and talked so much you never gave the other person a chance to reply?
In this informative episode of Nonprofit Lowdown, I sit down with Rebecca Okamoto, a branding and communications expert, to discuss the art of making great first impressions.
🔥 Whether you’re at a cocktail party or a high-stakes fundraising event, Rebecca’s insights will help you navigate these situations with confidence.
Rebecca Okamoto is driven by a mission to amplify the voices that are often ignored or silenced. With an impressive 29-year career at Procter & Gamble, Rebecca’s now focused on elevating diverse voices into executive positions, ensuring they have the power to make strategic decisions.
Her passion for helping others find and project their voice makes her the perfect guest to tackle the topic of first impressions!
Don’t miss this episode if you’re looking to transform the way you network. Rebecca offers practical advice you can start using immediately to make sure you’re seen, heard and valued.
Tune in to get the tools you need to walk into every room with confidence.
Listen now for insights on:
🎤 Navigating first impressions in high-stakes environments
🎤 The importance of projecting confidence and competence
👉 Listen to the full episode: Ep. 293 – How to Make a First Great Impression with Rebecca Okamoto
⭐Discover how to create your own twenty word intro at 20words.com!
