TED Business How to introduce yourself — and get hired | Rebecca Okamoto
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Apr 6, 2026 
Rebecca Okamoto, communications consultant who crafts 20-word self-introductions, shares concise methods to make a strong first impression. She outlines two secrets to spark curiosity. Learn five short frameworks to say who you are and what you offer. Hear quick alternatives using passion, strength or mission and tips for practicing and tailoring your intro.
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How One Introduction Turned A Rejection Into A Hire
- Rebecca Okamoto failed an interview by giving a data-dump about herself.
- Six months later she used a 20-word, benefit-focused intro and was hired after the listener said Tell me more.
Introductions, Not Imposter Syndrome, Often Block Opportunities
- A weak introduction, not lack of qualifications, often blocks opportunities and feeds imposter feelings.
- Reframing the problem as fixable (your intro) shifts blame away from personal worth to a tactical fix.
Soundbite Over Data Dump
- A 20-word soundbite beats a data dump because attention spans are tiny and you need to trigger curiosity.
- Framing introductions as about-you (what you do for them) creates immediate relevance and invites follow-up.