Perfecting The Pitch
Techniques to Sell Your Ideas--and Yourself
You’ve got an idea—you’re eyeing a promotion, a career pivot, or building a product/service. But (even great) ideas don’t sell themselves—you need the right pitch to get it heard, approved, and/or funded.
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Whether you're a creative, specialist, or manager with a powerful idea—but not enough buy-in or budget—these high-impact trainings will demystify how to package an idea and deliver a pitch that moves decision-makers to act.​
Upskilling during times of uncertainty isn’t just smart—it’s a strategic advantage. Build your career resilience, boost your influence, and get ready to lead.
"This workshop was the most compelling training I have ever attended."
Previous cohorts sponsored by Microsoft, Duke University Alumni, Duke Women's Forum, and the Duke University Fuqua School of Business
Agenda
At a Glance
Learn to frame your ideas like a pro to have them heard, approved, or funded:​
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Strategic Communications
How to build a Business Case for Change, motivate decision-makers to act, and position yourself as ready for the next phase of leadership.
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Persuasion & Influence
The ingredients of a winning pitch, the importance of tailoring it for your audience & goals, and executive storytelling techniques that captivate and convert.
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Secret Sauce Making
Why ideas alone aren’t enough—the requirements of turning an idea into reality.
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Actionable Next Steps
Options to move forward with your idea and resources to further your learning.
Ideal Workshop Candidates
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"I have had a lot of training on leadership and sales pitches… I have been doing it wrong all this time. This workshop was the most compelling training I have ever attended."
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