Tell Me About Yourself

Tell Me About Yourself

Like many, you are someone who finds it hard to talk about yourself, especially at networking events, in large meetings where they go around the table, or even in casual conversations, like when you meet someone interesting in a club. You want to be prepared, but you’re not quite sure how? Try this!

Prompt

“Act as a public speaking coach. I need to introduce myself in a clear, engaging way. Here’s some information about me: [paste a few key facts — work, passions, goals]. Write a 60–90 second personal introduction I can use in different settings. Make it:

  1. simple and conversational,

  2. focused on what makes me unique,

  3. easy to adapt for professional or social situations.”

Why It Works

  • Role clarity – Casting the AI as a public speaking coach focuses the advice on confidence, flow, and tone.

  • Personal inputs – Supplying your own facts keeps the output authentic, not generic.

  • Time-bound structure – The 60–90 second frame prevents rambling while giving enough space to be memorable.

  • Audience flexibility – The request for professional and social adaptability makes the script more versatile.

  • Confidence booster – Having a ready-made script removes the anxiety of “what do I say about myself?”

How to Adapt It

  • Create a short version (30 seconds) for networking events.

  • Build a longer version (2 minutes) for presentations or panel discussions.

  • Craft a sexy version (15 seconds) for when you potentially meet someone interesting. 

  • Adjust the emphasis according to context: career goals for professionals, and hobbies/interests for social settings.


The Toastmaster Version

Your Personal Introduction (The Core Script)

(Start with a warm, open posture and a smile. Pause briefly after the first line to let it land.)

“Hi everyone, my name is [Your Name].

The short version of what I do is that I’m an architect of worlds.

By trade, I’m a landscape designer. I spend my days with my hands in the dirt, shaping environments and creating beautiful, living systems out of soil, stone, and plants. It’s incredibly rewarding to build something tangible that people can enjoy.

But my formal training is actually in theoretical physics, where I earned my PhD studying the invisible rules that govern our entire universe. It might seem like a huge leap—from quantum mechanics to garden beds—but I found that the core principle is the same: whether it’s an ecosystem or the cosmos, it’s all about understanding a complex system and finding an elegant, simple solution.

And I guess that passion for building worlds just never went away, because on weekends, you’ll find me serving as the Dungeon Master for a local Dungeons & Dragons club. There, my job is to literally create a world and tell a collaborative story with friends.

So, whether it’s with gardens, galaxies, or dragons, my passion is finding the hidden patterns and creating something amazing out of them.”


The “I’ve just met an interesting person at the bar” version 

She/He asks: “So, tell me about yourself.”

(A slightly more playful smile)

“Well, I guess you could say I build worlds. Professionally, I’m a landscaper, so I spend my days building beautiful gardens you can walk through.”

(Pause, let that sink in.)

“And for fun, I’m a Dungeon Master for our D&D club... so I spend some nights building imaginary ones filled with monsters and magic.”

(You can add this last line with a smirk if the vibe is right):

“I’ll let you decide which has more drama. But what’s your idea of a perfect adventure?”

End with an open-ended question to keep the conversation going, not just a one-word answer. She/He could talk about a travel dream, a career goal, or a crazy night out with friends. It allows her/him to share a passion or a story, which is the fastest way to build a connection.