Well done and good luck! I generally agree with Aaron. I would say something like: Hi I am x, I do x y. My hobbies are (ideally something relatable, interesting and/or funny for the audience). I am interested in effective altruism, which is.… As part of that, I try to give 10% of my money to effective charities
Other suggestions: Smile and engage listeners upfront Don’t sound like an ad Sound relatable and humble and not preachy/morally superior. People are most influenced by credible & similar sources
Helpful points, thanks! I think that will be the challenge: sounding like a nice relatable person and not an ad, while also fitting in a plug. I think the formula is to have one topic only in your intro- so would prefer not to but probably will have to sacrifice the hobbies to talk EA… and rely on innate charm and humility to get myself across!
Well done and good luck! I generally agree with Aaron. I would say something like: Hi I am x, I do x y. My hobbies are (ideally something relatable, interesting and/or funny for the audience). I am interested in effective altruism, which is.… As part of that, I try to give 10% of my money to effective charities
Other suggestions:
Smile and engage listeners upfront
Don’t sound like an ad
Sound relatable and humble and not preachy/morally superior. People are most influenced by credible & similar sources
Helpful points, thanks! I think that will be the challenge: sounding like a nice relatable person and not an ad, while also fitting in a plug. I think the formula is to have one topic only in your intro- so would prefer not to but probably will have to sacrifice the hobbies to talk EA… and rely on innate charm and humility to get myself across!