1. 30 seconds elevator speech
The lost art of professional
self-introduction

2. What is it? 30 second elevator speech is an introduction speech
Emphasizes your current/desired position rather than positions that you hold previously
Used mostly during formal business introduction
Used during interviews (answers to question: “Tell me about yourself?”)

3. Why to have it? Well rehearsed speech Sets tone for the conversation
Give you a focus what needs to be said
Puts you in the right mind set
Builds your confidence
Sets tone for the conversation
Speaks volumes of your professionalism
Gives the listener awesome 1st impression

4. Two types of 30 second pitch
Normal length:
Anywhere between 20 and 45 seconds:
Too short – unrehearsed and uncaring
Too long – boring and lacking focus
Extremely short:
One sentence speech based on the audience:
For Executives – what makes the speaker exceptional
For others (interviewers, etc) – what the speaker does

5. Normal length speech parts
Introduction
Name
Position
Job that the speaker does (or aspires to do)
Don’t just say the job title
If it is high on business ladder you look condescending
If it is low you’d seem insignificant
Years of experience in this job and related subjects
Exceptional value sentence (if speaking to Executive)
List of personal/professional characteristics
Closing statement
Thank for listening and/or opportunity to connect
Ask for what you want

6. Exceptional Value Sentence
Think what makes you exceptional
Think what would make you exceptional
Think what listener considers exceptional
Use above knowledge to combine it into one sentence

7. List of personal/professional qualities/values
Perform self-assessment:
What you do best
What you seek to achieve in life (vision statement)
What you consider highest qualities/values
Write them down
Research their meaning
Unless you really know what they mean:
You won’t know what you are talking about who you are
you won’t be able to go to the next point
Expand each quality into one sentence

8. Sample of short speech For CEO (Executives)
Hi, my name is ……... I deliver exceptional results in projects.
This likely will lead to the listener’s question how you do it
Your answer would be: I deliver results because for the past 7 years I have used proven project management methodologies to resolve business problems
For interviewers and others:
Hi, my name is …………… I am a Project Management Professional with over 7 years of experience in IT Administration, Networking and Operations management.
The interviewer will likely try to go into specifics of your statement

9. Sample of normal length speech
Hi, my name is …….. I am a Project Management Professional with over 7 years of experience in IT Administration, Networking and Operations management.
I deliver exceptional results because I have used proven project management methodologies and led teams to resolve business problems with on-time and under budget projects.
My three personal values are LEADERSHIP, INTEGRITY and PERSISTENCE.
Leadership because I inspire excellence and lead by example
Integrity because I believe in honesty and sense of duty
Persistence because I am a leader with clear goals and a vision
Thank you for taking your time and I would appreciate if we could schedule a job interview.

10. Challenge Complete the following excercise Practice it alone
Run it through your mentor, spouse or a friend
Refine and polish it
Use often
Update when necessary (your priorities or desires might change over time)