First impressions matter! 

A great introduction can be a powerful door opener to new opportunities. But there's only a tiny window to turn your introduction into career or business gold. In today’s reality, you have a better shot of engaging with a goldfish than the person next to you.

Everyone knows we only get one shot to make the right first impression. But few are really prepared to answer, “What do you do?”

In this course, you learn how to create an engaging personal brand introduction in 20 words or less, and make a lasting, positive impression.

Learning Objectives
  • Recognize what makes an effective person brand introduction.
  • Identify key concepts to develop your introduction and personal brand statement.
  • Discover 5 ways to say who you are and what you do in 20 words or less.
  • Explore 3 ways to turn your personal brand into a memorable introduction.
Last updated/reviewed: March 9, 2024
49 Reviews (230 ratings)

Reviews

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Anonymous Author
This course was very insightful and informative. The instructor was effective in communicating the various topic within the course. If there is a next level to this course I would definitely take it. The time allotted for the course was also sufficient. I will recommend this course to others.

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The instructor was easy to listen to, concise and had very relevant examples. This course can help anyone who needs to "sell" themselves internally or externally and can help people who want to be able to make positive impressions on others.

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Thank you illumeo! This is a fantastic introductory course to your learning platform. Rebecca Okamoto is a great instructor with concise delivery of keen and valuable insight!! Great course, thank you for the privilege. Ray Ferguson

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Anonymous Author
As someone preparing to get back into corporate America after 20-years of business ownership this was an extremely helpful presentation on how to brand myself while efficiently and effectively communication my value proposition

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Anonymous Author
Great presentation and excellent instructor! Motivated me to put more thought into how I introduce myself, to include simplifying my word choices and using a more interesting and memorable inflection. Thanks for the course.

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Although this course is short, it is excellent. Miss Okamoto gives fine tips on formulating a personal brand. Her delivery was passionate and very interesting. I am looking forward to more courses from her.

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Fantastic course! I really appreciate the communication style, as Rebecca gave me the tools I need to better introduce myself. I've already used the tools and am excited to put it into practice! Thank you!

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Anonymous Author
Thank you for a great presentation! This was throughly an eye opener on how I can better introduce myself as a professional and put value to not just myself but to other people who I want to work with.

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Anonymous Author
For me, the course included much more than what the title implied. I'd rather have focused on creating a broad-based, solid 20-second introduction, instead of taking the multiple tangents.

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Anonymous Author
Overall a positive take-away from this class. Unsure if possible but it would have been helpful (at least for me) to have a bit more time focused on the student's headline.

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This course is applicable to everyone and is provides great advice about how to introduce yourself. I continued to edit my "personal brand" while taking this course.

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very importnat program coz, it gives you the tools to improve and get the rigth way to intriduce yourself with succes, and this is what we need in this business race

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Anonymous Author
The class was organized, well prepared, and easy to understand. I have been working on my brand statement for quite some time, and this class has nailed it for me.

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Anonymous Author
This is a really helpful course specially when I am in the process of looking for a job! I can differentiate myself from all the other candidates with my brand!

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Great course which helped me come up with my individual brand that is simple, clear and explains how I add value. Rebecca is a great communicator and teacher!

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Anonymous Author
Awesome content in presenting yourself professionally in a clear, concise, and memorable way. I was engaged throughout the entire course, thank you Rebecca!

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Anonymous Author
This course was very informative and easy to follow. I learned a lot about the importance of introductions and how to better promote myself.

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Extremely information and useful. The use of relatable examples really drove home the point. The course though short was transformative.

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Anonymous Author
One of the most impressive course I’ve taken. Should be effective not only in job interview, but any kind of business meetings!

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I liked the templates used to introduce yourself. I think individuals interviewing for jobs would benefit from this course.

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Anonymous Author
Such a great course! Thank you for providing this information! I cannot wait to test out my personal brand message.

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Anonymous Author
Very interesting and puts a new look on making a first imporession. Good presentation backed up by good examples.

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Anonymous Author
This course does a good job to help a person focus on what they're message should be the capture people's attention

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Great course and great instructor! This is something I can use in the real world and apply it in everyday use.

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Anonymous Author
Great course!! Lots of helpful tips. And it was eye opening to learn of the 8 second attention span in adults.

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Anonymous Author
I found the course really helpful for when I introduce myself to other professionals and potential clients.

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Succinct and efficient presentation with great before and after introductions to highlight its points.

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I wish I had this class at the beginning of my career! Having forms to fill out was a great idea.

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Member's Profile
Great course! Concise, easy to follow, and shows a way for people to stand out amongst the rest.

5
Anonymous Author
Great information delivered in an easily understood format and contained practical examples.

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Was a good challenge. I enjoyed it. I will need alot of practice to get this confident.

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Anonymous Author
Engaging course, kept me hooked for the entire time. Would love more courses like these.

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The course is good for entry level but need more material for advanced level.

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Gives some guideline on how to answer the Tell Me About Yourself question.

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Member's Profile
Super helpful! I will definitely be sharing these tips with my colleagues.

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Anonymous Author
interesting. final questions took some time which is good. la la la la

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Anonymous Author
great course how to Say Who You Are and What You Do in 20 Words or Less

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Anonymous Author
I really enjoyed this course and I learned alot. A++++++++++++++++++

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Concise. Effective instructor. I liked the examples and templates.

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Member's Profile
The instructor is interesting, precise and clear with her message.

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Anonymous Author
Great ideas. It was insightful and I enjoyed it. Great material

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Member's Profile
Excellent presentation that is easy to understand and implement.

5
Anonymous Author
Well developed, structured, and presented course. Learned a lot.

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Member's Profile
Interesting concepts looking forward to applying to real life.

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Anonymous Author
Very value course. I learn a lot and create my personal brand.

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Anonymous Author
The instructor was very thorough, but also kept it simple.

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Member's Profile
Thank you Rebecca, this course was much eye opening.

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Member's Profile
I really enjoyed this course. Great templates too!

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Anonymous Author
Great class!

Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational

No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.

Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
Course Questions and Answers1 Question
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This course doesn't qualify for CPE credit and the marketing team made a mistake in the email. The manager let me know that this will be corrected. Thank you for flagging the discrepancy.

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Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
  Introduction to the Perfect Introduction: How to say who you are and what you do in 20 words or less2:39
Perfect Introduction
  Why Call It Personal Brand Introduction?5:44
  4 Guidelines to Attract Your Audience's Attention10:23
  Let's Create Your Headline5:54
  5 Ways to Introduce Yourself in 20 Words or Less4:44
  3 Ways to Turn Your Headline into a Memorable Introduction6:42
CONCLUSION
  Conclusion1:52
CONTINUOUS PLAY
  The Perfect Introduction: How to say who you are and what you do in 20 words or less full video37:57
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
  Slides: The Perfect IntroductionPDF
  The Perfect Introduction Glossary/IndexPDF
  The Perfect Introduction Personal Brand Headline TemplatesPDF
REVIEW AND TEST
  REVIEW QUESTIONSquiz
 FINAL EXAMexam