Tell Me About Yourself: Six Steps for Accurate and Artful Self-Definition

Sometimes you get only one chance. A good introduction can create connections and open doors. A bad one can make conversation fizzle and opportunities fade. What you need is a story that tells who you are—authentically, compellingly, and concisely—and can be adapted to fit any situation. Created for dynamic beings constantly redefining themselves, their work, and the world around them, Tell Me About Yourself pairs interviews and case studies with a simple, scalable framework, helping you craft and deliver comprehensive, compelling, and generally kick-ass introductions and personal stories for yourself, your team, or your company. In an ever-changing innovation economy and a climate that demands we put our best foot forward to create change, there's no better time to learn how to articulate your usefulness to the world.

About the Author

Holley is an entrepreneur, education producer and strategist based in Oakland, CA. She uses her passions for communication and culture to help emerging artists, entrepreneurs, and leaders tell stories, pitch solutions and execute ideas that move the world forward.

As Founder & CEO of Oratory Glory, a storytelling agency and speaker collective catalyzing diversity by amplifying marginalized voices, she leads the development of learning experiences and strategy for companies, entrepreneurial communities, and schools around the world.