STRATEGIC PERSONAL INTRODUCTIONS: DITCH THE DREAD, START A DIALOGUE
Foundational, Intermediate, Mixed Levels
The DETAILS
Up to 75 Minutes or 90+ Minutes
In-person | Online | Hybrid
Whether you’re at a conference, a networking event, or meeting new colleagues, how you introduce yourself doesn’t just set the tone for the conversation. A strong introduction can build connections, establish trust, and open the door to meaningful professional relationships.
Strategic Personal Introductions: Ditch the Dread, Start a Dialogue is an interactive program that helps participants craft concise, compelling introductions that highlight their experience and expertise in a way that feels both strategic and authentic. Instead of defaulting to titles, job descriptions, or résumé-style summaries, participants learn how to frame their work in a way that resonates, feels memorable, and naturally invites conversation.
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Learn a clear, repeatable structure for crafting concise, audience-appropriate introductions that move beyond titles and résumés.
Practice framing experience and expertise in a way that feels authentic, memorable, and conversation-worthy.
Receive immediate, actionable feedback to strengthen message clarity, presence, and conversational impact.
Build confidence introducing yourself across a range of professional settings, including conferences, networking situations, meetings, and informal encounters.
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Early and mid-career professionals who want to make a great first impression and seasoned professionals dedicated to business development
Summer associates, junior associates, and mid-level associates and new partners at law firms
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60 minutes (1 Paired Practice)
90 minutes (2 Paired Practice Opportunities)
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Participants will develop, refine, share, and receive feedback on their updated personal introduction.
“Our client appreciation event was very successful, thanks to improvements that we made during Dr. Jean's program on reframing the dreaded networking pitch.”
– Anonymous, Attorney at Am Law 200 Firm