www.skillworks.ie elevator pitch laura fitzsimons training & presenting coach 14 october, 2014
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Elevator Pitch
Laura Fitzsimons Training & Presenting Coach
14 October, 2014
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Agenda• Know your Objective
• Structure Overview
• Effective Non-verbal Communication
• Rehearsal
• Structure Exercise
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Know your Objective• What are you trying to achieve?
• Sell, persuade, inform, build a relationship …
• Answer this: ‘As a result of someone listening to you, what do you want them to do / think / feel?’
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Structure Overview• Your Name, Role & Company
• How your Service/Products Benefit your Clients
• Current Clients – great for influencing!
• Call for Action
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Effective Non-verbal Communication• Posture
• Hand Shake
• Eye Contact
• Smile
• Gestures• Voice - Pace, Pitch, Projection, Pausing, Intonation
• Plan your Approach
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Rehearsal• Practise out loud
• Practise standing up
• Record yourself on your phone – video/audio
• Get feedback from peers/colleagues
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Elevator Pitch
• Exercise: Complete handout!
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Contact Details
Laura FitzsimonsTraining & Presenting Coach
E-Mail: [email protected]
Ph: 086-814-5189
Twitter: @SkillWorks
FB: /SkillWorks.ie