Let me share with you one of my best practices before meeting with anyone:
I sent some articles/videos about me and also what I am doing these days. I believe that it is a great exercise to save everyone’s time and energy.
However, this exercise should be the default research for everyone’s own sake. You should not need to try to explain or show yourself to others.
On the other hand, sometimes we try to explain ourselves to our close circle. At least reminding them who they are dancing with.
Why are we doing this? I think we have a visibility problem. They are missing out on some of our cores.