Step 1: Choose a template

For leaders

CC: paul@paulmcgregor.co.nz

Subject: Introducing two great humans

Email template:

Hi [THEIR NAME], I'd like to introduce you to Paul McGregor (cc'd). He's a leadership mentor, speaker and author. I know him from [INCLUDE A SENTENCE ABOUT OUR WORK / HOW WE KNOW EACH OTHER.] Paul helps leaders work through the big, meaty stuff, whether that's a decision you're stuck on, a team that's lost its spark, or a challenge you can't quite crack. He's genuinely easy to work with and has an enviable knack for getting issues resolved in a really easy-going way. I thought you two would both benefit from knowing each other, so I'll let you take it from here! Cheers, [YOUR NAME]

For conference organisers

CC: paul@paulmcgregor.co.nz

Subject: Introducing two great humans

Email template:

Hi [THEIR NAME], I'd like to introduce you to Paul McGregor (cc'd). He's a professional speaker and MC, and his approach could fit really well with [THEIR ORGANISATION]. I know him from [INCLUDE A SENTENCE EXPLAINING OUR CONNECTION.] If you're planning a conference, Paul does keynotes based around his book The Question Effect and is a really engaging MC too. He's also really enjoyable and easy to work with, which counts for a lot in my books. I thought you two should connect, so I'll let you take it from here! Cheers, [YOUR NAME]

For association execs

CC: paul@paulmcgregor.co.nz

Subject: Introducing two great humans

Email template:

Hi [THEIR NAME], I'd like to introduce you to Paul McGregor (cc'd). He's an associations advisor, speaker and author. I know him from [INCLUDE A SENTENCE EXPLAINING OUR CONNECTION] Paul's focus is helping membership associations deliver more value to members, which means better engagement and stronger retention. If either of those is on your mind, he's the person to talk to. He's really enjoyable and easy to work with, and he has an enviable ability to get big, meaty issues resolved in a really easy-going way. I thought you two would both benefit from knowing each other, so I'll let you take it from here! Cheers, [YOUR NAME]

Step 2. Relax, I'll take it from there

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So I promise to:

- Be human (and not send AI slop)

- Be as useful as possible

- Respect their time and boundaries

- BCC you only on my first reply, to respect your inbox

Plus, I won't be all icky and sell-y, because that'd gross for me, them and you. I want them to be glad you connected us, whether or not we ever work together.