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Deliver an Unbiased Presentation
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Communications, Pitching, Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Skills, Video on April 1, 2011
Any time you speak or deliver a pitch, you run the risk of possibly offending or upsetting someone, especially if it is a controversial issue. Make sure you do your due dilligence to cover information from all side, and you will have a greater chance of presenting an unbiased speech.
Spice Up my PowerPoint Presentation – Investor Pitch
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Communications, Pitching, Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Skills, Video on April 1, 2011
When you are pitchig to potential investors, make sure you are clear and straightforward, but if you are going to use PowerPoint to put investors to sleep, you might as well quit now! Tips for making that pitch a bit more interesting.
Focal Points of a 60 Second Pitch
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Communications, Pitching, Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Skills, Video on March 31, 2011
For your 60 second pitch you do not have time to stray off message. Make sure you stay focused and on course so you do not lose your investors!
Compelling Stories for Investor Pitches
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Communications, Pitching, Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Skills, Story Telling, Video on March 31, 2011
When making a pitch to potential investors, tell great stories that they will relate to and that will draw them in. If you speak their language through stories you will have greater success.
Preparing for Investor Q & A
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Communications, Pitching, Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Skills, Video on March 31, 2011
After you finish your pitch to potential investors, be prepared to answers all of their questions. Be authentic and honest when answering their questions, but most importantly, be confident!
How Setting Effects Your Investor Pitch
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Communications, Pitching, Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Skills, Video on March 31, 2011
When delivering your pitch to potential investors, the way the room is configured and the other people who will attend this pitch have a big influence on the success of your presentation.
Be Fearless
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Communications, Public Speaking Skills, Video on March 30, 2011
Martin Luthar King Jr. was a strong and fearless leader. Take a cue from him and look adversity in the eys and use any chance to speak as a chance to achieve something great.
Introductory Meeting with an Investor. What do you say?
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Communications, Pitching, Public Speaking Skills, Video on March 29, 2011
When you meet with an investor for the first time, even before a pitch, make sure you look confident and capable so that he or she will want to come to that pitch meeting.
Executive Pitch — What Should I Lead With?
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Communications, Pitching, Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Skills, Video on March 29, 2011
How should you start your pitch to potential investors? Well, make sure you are not boring!
How to Greet Investors in Different Countries
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Body Language, Communications, Foreign Languages, Pitching, Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Skills, Video on March 25, 2011
Not all countries have the same mannerisms and practices. Before you make a speech in a different part of the world, listen to these quick tips and make sure you do your research so that you don’t offend anyone.
Advice for a Better Presentation.
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Communications, Pitching, Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Skills, Sales and Marketing, Video on March 25, 2011
If you are going to make a speech about a product to your class, or to potential investors, make sure you feel passionate about the product. Your audience will see right through you if you are not behind what you are selling.
Should I Memorize a Speech in a Foreign Language?
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Communications, Foreign Languages, Pitching, Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Skills, Video on March 25, 2011
When delivering a speech to potential investoris who speak a different language do not memorize the speech in their language. Instead, here are some tips to help you present in a confident maner in your native tongue.
How Can I Sound Powerful During a Pitch?
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Communications, Pitching, Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Skills, Video on March 25, 2011
Tips and advise to sounding powerful and passionate when delivering your elevator pitch to potential investors. The depth and tone of your voice is not necessarily going to seal the deal.
Do I Take Questions During my Investor Pitch?
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Communications, Pitching, Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Skills, Video on March 24, 2011
If an investor interrupts duing an investor pitch, it is ok to take the question, even if you are still in the middle of delivering your presentation. If they are going to give you money, they are going to want all their questions answered.
Do I use Industry Buzz Words in my Elevator Pitch?
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Communications, Pitching, Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Skills, Video on March 24, 2011
Why certain industry buzz words are ok to use during an investor pitch and why certain jargon should be avoided during a presentation.
Specific Way to Begin an Investor Pitch
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Communications, Pitching, Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Skills, Video on March 24, 2011
After making a video yesterday about how to start an investor pitch, a viewer wrote in asking me to further elaborate on this concept.
Do I Include Stories in an Elevator Pitch?
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Communications, Pitching, Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Skills, Video on March 24, 2011
During a short elevator pitch you only have time for 1 short story, but if your pitch is going to be longer than a brief elevator pitch, then it’s always important to include stories to enhance your message.
How to Rehearse my Financial Pitch
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, Communications, Pitching, Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Skills, Video on March 23, 2011
Rehearsal is crucial when you are planning to deliver any pitch or presentation. It is important not to meet with investors when you are unprepared.
How to Start Investor Pitch
Posted by TJ Walker in Analysis, CEOs/Financial, Communications, Pitching, Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Skills, Video on March 23, 2011
It is important to know how to start an investor pitch and organize what you are going say to maximize investor interest.
Planning Your Way to the Ad-Lib
Posted by TJ Walker in Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Skills on March 22, 2011
To ad lib is to speak without planning, to be spontaneous. Seemingly, this is a tough thing to do in front of a crowd, perhaps even undesirable. But I’ve noticed that many executives have a curious understanding as to what an ad-lib speech or presentation is.
Often times, I will have an executive come into my TV training studio with a PowerPoint Presentation that he did not prepare, has not looked at, and, most certainly, has not rehearsed. Next the executive will stand up and give the presentation while being videotaped. The results are highly predictable. The speech is long on boring, bullet-pointed facts, and short on interest, liveliness or memorability. In sum, the speech is an unmitigated disaster.
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