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Pitching and Presenting

Readiness Checklist for any High-Stakes Presentation

May 18, 2018 by David Farmer Leave a Comment

Readiness Checklist for Presentation Launch Youniversity

You have an idea to pitch, or a big presentation to share.

This presentation needs to be a home-run.

Are you ready for prime time? [Read more…] about Readiness Checklist for any High-Stakes Presentation

Filed Under: Pitching and Presenting Tagged With: pitch, work presentation

3 Ways to Deal With Insecurity When You Speak

May 14, 2018 by Jeff Henderson 1 Comment

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Public speaking is a lonely gig.

You’re up there by yourself. Usually, you prepare by yourself. And the feedback is, you guessed, directed at only you.

No wonder insecurity is a big issue. It’s why so many shy away from public speaking and presenting. And yet, when that happens, our great ideas often fail to see the light of day.

Here are three helpful principles to read over before you go out to speak. [Read more…] about 3 Ways to Deal With Insecurity When You Speak

Filed Under: Entrepreneurship, Pitching and Presenting Tagged With: communication, elevator pitch, feedback, investors, pitching, prep, presenting, slideshow

The Worst Response to a Pitch (And How to Avoid It)

April 30, 2018 by Jeff Henderson Leave a Comment

The worst response to a pitch (and how to avoid it) Launch Youniversity

The worst thing for a launcher to receive isn’t a rejection.

It’s passivity. 

When people don’t respond to your pitch, it’s usually a sign they are confused or the idea isn’t worth a response. [Read more…] about The Worst Response to a Pitch (And How to Avoid It)

Filed Under: Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, Pitching and Presenting Tagged With: ideas, investors, pitch, presenting, public speaking

Why You Should Talk About Your Idea Before You Build It

April 16, 2018 by Kevin Jennings Leave a Comment

Why Your should talk about your idea

Before you start your business, it’s important you tell others about your idea. [Read more…] about Why You Should Talk About Your Idea Before You Build It

Filed Under: Pitching and Presenting Tagged With: elevator pitch, launch

3 Ways to Overcome Those Public Speaking Nerves

March 28, 2018 by Jeff Henderson Leave a Comment

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It’s been said that the two greatest fears in life are death and public speaking. This is why so many of us struggle with our nerves before getting up to speak.
I completely understand. In today’s post, I want to give you three strategies to help you with your nerves.

[Read more…] about 3 Ways to Overcome Those Public Speaking Nerves

Filed Under: Pitching and Presenting Tagged With: elevator pitch, pitching, presenting, speaking

Improve Your Pitch Without Saying a Word

March 9, 2018 by Jeff Henderson Leave a Comment

Improve Your Pitch Without Saying a Word

Smile.

That’s it. Smile.

Before you speak, look at those on the front row or in front of you, and smile.

Then, watch what happens.  It’s a natural human response.

They’ll smile back.

The question you’re probably asking is, “Why is this so important?”  [Read more…] about Improve Your Pitch Without Saying a Word

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