One of the most powerful tools for advancing your career is AI. It helps you uncover and grow your personal brand, increase your efficiency and productivity and stand out from your peers at work. That is, of course, when you know how to use it. AI tools work best when they have context. That means, your preferred AI platform needs to know who you are, what you care about, your tone, your goals, and even your pet peeves. The more it knows, the more it becomes you in its responses.
It’s Time To Introduce Yourself To AI
If you haven’t already, make a plan to let AI know who you are and what you’re about. When introducing yourself, the approach that works best is similar to onboarding a new team member. What would they need to know to deliver the greatest value to you? You wouldn’t expect great results from a new hire without telling them what matters to you, how you like to communicate, or who your audience is. The same is true with AI. In fact, when you treat AI like a human and engage in conversations, the results you receive will be more on target.
What To Share In Your AI Intro
Here’s what you can tell your AI tool to boost performance, especially for branding, writing, and strategy:
- Your role: “I’m a client success advocate for healthcare companies.”
- Your tone of voice: “I’m warm, direct, and a little witty.”
- Your goals: “Help me write content that builds thought leadership and connects with ambitious, values-driven professionals in the field of healthcare and pharma.”
- What to avoid: “Don’t use clichés or corporate jargon — and please no cheesy hashtags or emojis.”
- Your audience: “I speak to mid-career healthcare professionals who deliver services to older adults and want to be seen as knowledgeable and can-do.”
To make your introduction, consider a prompt like this: “Before we begin, here’s who I am and how I work. After you read this, please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.”
Of course, if you have already been working with ChatGPT or another AI tool for a while, say something like this: “I know you have started to get to know me through the conversations we have had. I want to take this time to provide a more thorough introduction.”
The Perfect AI Introduction Template
To effectively introduce yourself to AI, here’s a template: Hi! Before we get started, here’s a quick overview of who I am and how I’d like to work with you moving forward:
Who I Am
I’m [your name], a [your role/title] who works with [your audience/clients]. I specialize in [brief description of your focus/expertise]. My personality characteristics are [adjectives like thoughtful, bold, warm, insightful]. This is my personal brand statement [paste your personal brand statement].
What I’m Working Toward
I use AI to help me [examples: write thought leadership content, build my personal brand, draft emails, brainstorm ideas, source data, create content for LinkedIn, write difficult emails, etc.]. My goal is to [grow my visibility / clarify my messaging / save time / show up consistently / exceed my stakeholders’ expectations / insert your goal(s) here].
My Tone and Style
I like content that’s [friendly but professional / warm and conversational / direct and insightful / fun but not fluffy]. I often speak in [short sentences / story-driven examples / plain language — whatever applies]. Please avoid anything that sounds too corporate or robotic.
Who I Speak to
My audience is [describe: mid-career professionals, C-level leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, etc.]
. They care about [insert values or needs]. I want to connect with them in a way that’s [authentic / inspiring / helpful / etc.].
How I’d Like You to Respond
When I ask for content, I would like you to [write in my voice / ask clarifying questions / offer multiple options / include headings / suggest strong titles, etc.]
Please provide options beyond what I suggest because I don’t know everything.
End with: Is there anything else you would like to know about me that would be helpful to you? Please remember this context for our future conversations unless I say otherwise. Thanks.
You could paste this into a new thread and then follow with: “Now, can you please help me brainstorm 5 ideas for a LinkedIn post that reinforces my brand as a collaborative leader?” Or: “Use my voice and tone to rewrite this email so it feels warmer and clearer.”
An Example: An AI Introduction for a Tech Sales Professional (CIO-Facing)
Hi! Before we start working together, here’s a bit about me and how I’d like you to support me going forward:
Who I Am
I’m a B2B tech sales professional who works with enterprise clients — specifically CIOs and IT decision-makers. I help them solve complex challenges with smart, scalable solutions, and I’m focused on building long-term relationships, not just making the sale. I bring both technical fluency and business acumen to every conversation. I’m a people person and really like to get to know my clients personally. I also like to give them unexpected, meaningful gifts.
What I’m Working Toward
I use AI to help me communicate more effectively — from writing outreach emails and follow-ups to creating sales decks, thought leadership content, and value-driven messaging that resonates with CIOs and other C-suite leaders. I want to be seen as a trusted advisor and someone they want to spend time with, not just a vendor.
My Tone and Style
My tone is clear, confident, and consultative. I want to sound professional without being stiff, and human without being casual. I avoid buzzwords, fluff, and tech jargon unless they are essential. Clarity is key — so is relevance. Even though I have an engineering degree, I like to speak like a human not a machine.
Who I Speak to
My audience is mostly CIOs and senior IT leaders at mid-sized to large enterprises. They’re strategic thinkers who are focused on innovation, risk management, and delivering measurable business outcomes. They don’t have time for vague promises or generic pitches. I need to meet them where they are and have them see the value of spending time with me.
How I’d Like You to Respond
Please help me write messages, proposals, and content that are direct, tailored, and value-driven. Include subject lines, hooks, and CTAs where needed. Prioritize structure, relevance, and outcomes. Ask clarifying questions if you need more info about the offer or the audience.
Please use this context in future responses unless I let you know otherwise. Now, let’s go close some deals. Thanks.
Reuse And Refine Your AI Introduction
Save your intro as a template or system message. You can use it with all the AI platforms that become part of your personal tech team.
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By William Arruda
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