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How to Be Awesome at Your Job · 2025-11-24 · 34 min · 6,212 words

1113: How to Make Memorable and Lasting First Impressions with Rebecca Okamoto

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The most important thing about your introduction is that you want the person on the other side to visualize that you can do something for them. about your introduction answering the question, what do you do and how does it help me? That's Rebecca Okamoto. She's known as the 20-word person. Rebecca is a communication and clarity consultant who founded the Evoke Strategy Group, which specializes in helping professionals communicate, align, and influence at higher levels.

Rebecca is on a mission to change the way overlooked and misunderstood voices are seen, heard, recognized, and rewarded. So you'll learn one. how to introduce yourself in twenty words or less, two, how to project confidence in your introduction, both in person and online, and three, best practices for crafting great first impressions. And if you want a quick summary write up of the actionable wisdom that Rebecca shares, I recommend you mosey over to awesomeatyourjob.com and sign up for the free Gold Nugget email newsletter. I'm Pete McKaitis,

This is how to be awesome at your job. And now here's Rebecca. Rebecca, welcome. Thank you very much, Pete. Super great to be here.

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