POWERFULLY SAY WHAT YOU DO IN 7 WORDS
When someone asks what you do, what do you say? The typical response is something like, “I’m a realtor,” or “I’m a social media consultant,” or “I’m a doctor/lawyer/nurse/hypnotist/etc.”
Notice that all of these responses may be accurate and that they all have one thing in common. They don’t say anything about what you do for others, about the outcome you provide, which is much more interesting!
For example, a business attorney could respond by saying, “I keep businesses out of hot water.” Or, “I keep businesses out of court,” which is only 6 words.
How can you say what you do in 7 words (or less) to have it be more powerful? By focusing on what you do for others.
By focusing on others, your statement is not only more interesting, it will most likely lead the other person to ask, “Really? How do you do that?” When you say something that invokes curiosity, your words are powerful.
What is your power statement? Please share!
Pam Terry
Pam Terry is a public speaker coach and marketing strategist who has helped hundreds of people become compelling speakers and get business from speaking. Her straightforward style empowers experts to experience joyful self-expression. And, her talent for creating structure and systems enables her clients to accelerate their success! For more tips and resources, join The In Demand Speaker Official Group on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/theindemandspeaker.com.
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I love this challenge to have a 7-word description of what I do! I’m familiar with the 30-second introduction, but this is my first introduction to the much shorter 7-word statement.
I groom abuse survivors to create happiness. <-- My 1st attempt, but it's not quite right. I need to come back and learn more! Just looking at your topics listed in the right hand column, I know I will definitely be back to study more of your topics! Bookmarking your site now! Thank you 🙂
Good work Susan! I love what you have created on your 1st attempt. The word “groom” is the only word I would change and you can play around with that. Even this one is more succinct: “I help abuse survivors create happiness.”
Thank you for your words of encouragement!!
Yes, great start, though “groom” is inappropriate in my opinion. How about “I lift-up abuse survivors to create happiness.” Somewhat cheating with “lift-up,” but…:)
WOW! How powerful it is indeed to think about 7 words. I help moms know it’s ok to take care of themselves. Ok, more than 7, but still…
Perhaps this is where “groom” would be more appropriate. How about “I help moms groom for themselves”
That’s a good start Wendy – at least you get it!! I would want to know if you help mom’s do that, what does that provide for them – what’s the result of knowing it’s ok to take care of themselves? What’s the end result of your coaching/teaching/helping? Stress-free life? What about “I help moms live stress-free lives.”
forget to put my name…
I touch people! (short pause to let people think about that) … through massage or writing
Love it Trish!!
I give families of addicts a life!
Great Denise!!!! That is awesome. Really good work. 🙂
I mentor, motivate, minister unto young and old.
Great work!
Mine is “I provide interpersonal communications skills for individuals
Good work Frank and thank you for your comments. For your statement, how would you say it in a way that creates an outcome? For example, “I help people communicate clearly.” Of course, it depends on what you mean by “interpersonal.” I like your blog by the way!
As a fiction writer/author, I found this a good exercise so here is mine:
I write stories about facing life changes.
I enable you to hold government accountable and make it responsive.
I love what you do Rand! If you want to make it just 7 words, how about “I help people make government officials accountable.” Anyone would certainly want to know how you do that!!!
Helping burned out people get fired up!
Great one Kathy!
I introduce a way to work from home.
Great article – heartily concur
I create confident communicators
How about, “I help people reconnect with their soul.” But what does that provide for them, right? Ok. Another stab, “I help people become healthy, vibrant, and thriving.” Are those words redundant?
From click to finish, I celebrate photos
I provide women with professional looking manicures.
Excellent information provided in this blog about the what you do. The 7 words explained here were really amazing
I have an online magazine and generally say, I help promote, support and connect people to the right sources.
Thanks for sharing Pam!! What about this too: “I promote and connect Christians’ businesses.” When you shorten it, you make it more powerful. The goal is to evoke curiosity. If you try it out, let me know if it works where people react with wanting to know more. It’s always a test!!
I teach ‘Free yourself from Debt’
Thanks for sharing Allan!! How about this one too: “I teach people how to build wealth.”
I help entrepreneurs craft stand-out, sold-out events!
Perfect Steven! It invokes my curiosity and tells me a lot about what you do.
I help entrepreneurs keep their hard-earned money!
Hi Lloyd – love it!!
Coach to the root of difficulties