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Elevator Pitch. Laura Fitzsimons Training & Presenting Coach 14 October, 2014. Agenda. Know your Objective Structure Overview Effective Non-verbal Communication Rehearsal Structure Exercise. Know your Objective. What are you trying to achieve?
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Elevator Pitch Laura Fitzsimons Training & Presenting Coach 14 October, 2014 www.skillworks.ie
Agenda • Know your Objective • Structure Overview • Effective Non-verbal Communication • Rehearsal • Structure Exercise www.skillworks.ie
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?’ www.skillworks.ie
Structure Overview • Your Name, Role & Company • How your Service/Products Benefit your Clients • Current Clients – great for influencing! • Call for Action www.skillworks.ie
Effective Non-verbal Communication • Posture • Hand Shake • Eye Contact • Smile • Gestures • Voice - Pace, Pitch, Projection, Pausing, Intonation • Plan your Approach www.skillworks.ie
Rehearsal • Practise out loud • Practise standing up • Record yourself on your phone – video/audio • Get feedback from peers/colleagues www.skillworks.ie
Elevator Pitch • Exercise: Complete handout! www.skillworks.ie
Contact Details Laura Fitzsimons Training & Presenting Coach E-Mail: laura@skillworks.ie Ph: 086-814-5189 Twitter: @SkillWorks FB: /SkillWorks.ie www.skillworks.ie