Introductions

Relocating to a new town comes with an interest in what you do and why you moved here. I find these discussions interesting as I figure out what I would like to say. I remember those days that my identity was centered around my work and introductions seemed easy.

How do you introduce yourself to others?

I recall years ago I joined Releasing Eagles, a youth development program, as a coach. We stood up and introduced ourselves to the children (mentees) that were the beneficiaries of the program. When you speak there is something that the other party connects with. I recall standing up, stating my name, and summarising my CV. To these children all these titles meant nothing and they did not resonate with the companies I had worked for no matter how big.

Do you lead your introductions by what you do or who you are?

The Who Am I Foundation shared a beautiful exercise with us during the Disrupt Yourself course. They prompt you to write down the first thing that comes to mind as part of a poem. Give it a try.

I am Kamin

I wonder about Life

I hear the beauty of the birds sing

I see the mountains around me

I want to be healthy

I am beautiful

I pretend …

I feel …

I touch …

I worry …

I cry …

I am …

I understand …

I say …

I dream …

I try …

I hope …

I am …

Credit: I am Poem by Who am I Foundation

Who you are is more important than what you do. It’s taken me years to discover.