Knowing how to deliver great pitches and presentations is an essential skill to have for everyone. Few people are naturals, but pitching and presenting—communicating what is important and compelling about your business—is an art and science that can be learned and practiced.
Whether you want to attract funding, present the findings of a report, or impress new clients, knowing how to hold the attention of an audience is an essential business skill. In this workshop learn storytelling tips to keep your audience interested, and body language tricks to make you a more confident and persuasive speaker. Perfect for professionals who want to learn how to stand out in the fast-paced world of business.
This session is delivered every quarter at The Guardian offices in London as part of their Masterclass Series.
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EVERY DAY
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p r o g r e s s …
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e v o l v i n g y o u r c o m p a n y . I n t h e
e a r l y d a y s i t w a s a l l t h e
v i s i o n , t h e n i t w a s t a l k i n g
a b o u t t h e v i s i o n a n d t h e
p r o d u c t . N o w i t ’ s t a l k i n g a b o u t
t h e v i s i o n , t h e p r o d u c t a n d t h e
m e t r i c s a n d r e v e n u e s .
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t o c o n s t a n t l y e v o l v e . ”
Melaine Perkins
CEO, Canva
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73. “THE PURPOSE OF
THE PITCH IS NOT
NECESSARILY TO
MOVE OTHERS TO
ADOPT YOUR
IDEA..
THE PURPOSE IS
TO OFFER
SOMETHING
SO COMPELLING
THAT IT BEGINS A
CONVERSATION..
BRINGING THAT
OTHER PERSON IN
AS A PARTICIPANT
& EVENTUALLY
ARRIVING AT AN
OUTCOME THAT..
APPEALS TO BOTH
OF YOU.”
-DANIEL PINK