@neil Sounds like LinkedIn LARP.

@neil Those long introductions drive me up the wall and turn meetings into boast sessions in my eyes. You’re already in the meeting, I’d appreciate the brevity and humour.

@neil Bet people remembered your introduction more than the rest though as they were all the same. Sometimes less really is more.

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You could try:

"Hi, my name is Neil, and I'm an alcoholic. Oh shit, wrong room."

🤔

@neil Could be much worse. Ergo, "Hi, I'm Neil and I am sorry I'm a lawyer."

@neil Gotta add what your fave animal is

@neil Honestly, I'd rather hear yours!

@neil FWIW, when a bio is spoken, I prefer short, to the point, and informative.

Written bios can be longer, but should still be to the point and informative.

In both cases, the bio probably should be tailored for the audience. What's interesting about you for these people and this occasion? Plus maybe one memorable unusual thing.

It's not an easy thing to achieve.

@neil I did a networking event the other month and they always have a "skill share" and it was someone from NatWest Enterprise on how to write your 60s pitch for networking etc. I'll see if I can find my notes from it. As I don't think they sent the slide deck out.