How To Answer The First Foundational Question "Tell Me About Yourself"

Kristen Nolan talks with Story Greenlight founder Jeff Bartsch on how to answer the first foundational question of every interview, “So, tell me about yourself…” Applying his knowledge from more than two decades of experience consulting leading brands on building a personal storybrand to elevate their communication and drive results in their business, Jeff explains the crucial role of your response to the first question.

The two discuss strategies for crafting impactful responses that engage both the audience and the host. Highlighting the importance of storytelling and delivering value to connect with listeners in a way that builds authority and expertise. This episode explores the unique aspects of podcasting compared to other media and its potential as a training ground for refining one’s message.

Timestamps For This Episode

(01:30) The impact of a generic response.

(04:19) Crafting a strategic response in a way that engages the audience and host.

(10:41) Strategic storytelling and audience connection.

(19:02) The unique differences in framing responses for podcast interviews compared to other media.

(25:23) Building credibility through storytelling without sounding boastful.