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Executive coach, motivational speaker, and IBM City Program Leader Roger Osorio had three challenges for attendees at the 2017 Propelify Innovation Festival. Now, he wants you to get out of your comfort zone to become a better entrepreneur in the new year.
Challenge No. 1: Introduce yourself. No, like, the real you.
We’re all used to the classic introductory conversation starter: “So, what do you do?” Next time you’re asked this old networking standby, don’t just mumble your name and day job. Try introducing yourself and naming your true passion. “When I started introducing myself as a coach,” Osorio said, “I was more passionate, more engaging — and people could feel that and responded to it.”
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Don’t know how to share your passion in getting-to-know-you chitchat? Try one of these three openers:
- “Hi! My name is Noreenand I’m …