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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: laura@skillworks.ie

Ph: 086-814-5189

Twitter: @SkillWorks

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