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🎥 Are you camera-shy but need to nail your video pitch? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Check out our carousel for essential tips and tricks to crush your next video pitch. 💪 🚀 𝐓𝐢𝐩 1: 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 Write down what you want to say to stay on track and feel secure in front of the camera. 💡 𝐓𝐢𝐩 2: 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 Rehearse your script until you feel confident - it really helps! 📱 𝐓𝐢𝐩 3: 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 Record short practice sessions to identify areas for improvement and get comfortable on camera. 😊 𝐓𝐢𝐩 4: 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 Visualize people loving your pitch to calm your nerves and boost confidence. 🏡 𝐓𝐢𝐩 5: 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 Select a familiar environment to relax and focus on delivering your message effectively. 🙌 𝐓𝐢𝐩 6: 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 It's okay to mess up - embrace little mistakes to make your pitch more relatable. 🌬️ 𝐓𝐢𝐩 7: 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 Before hitting record, take a few deep breaths to stay calm and focused. 👫 𝐓𝐢𝐩 8: 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 Have a friend watch your practice pitches for valuable feedback and support. 🔍 𝐓𝐢𝐩 9: 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐈𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 Divide your pitch into smaller parts and focus on nailing each section for a cohesive delivery. ✂️ 𝐓𝐢𝐩 10: 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 Cut out filler words and boring bits in the edit to make your video pitch shine like a pro. Remember, the camera is just a tool - your passion and preparation will shine through! #VideoPitching #PublicSpeaking #EntrepreneurTips #BusinessCommunication #OvercomeCameraShyness #VideoPitchTips #ConfidentCommunication #RemotePitching #StartupFundraising

Whether you’re keynoting a conference, pitching investors, or presenting to your team, your speech is only as good as your opening. This week, I published a new edition of my LinkedIn newsletter that shares eight ways to open your next presentation that will have your audience on the edge of their seats. This carousel provides a quick overview and you can read the full article here (and subscribe to my newsletter): https://lnkd.in/eDpiw_W8 The article includes a link to my website where you can read these FIVE ADDITIONAL approaches to opening your speech: 9. Paint a vivid picture that captures the audience's imagination 10. Share a personal revelation 11. Use a metaphor 12. Issue a Call to Action 13. Use a prop, visual aid or quick demo 14. Provide a Problem-Solution

If you haven't come across some of our speakers yet... Here's a run down of the #ATOMICON25 Line-Up, announced on Monday. When looking at this list, we hope you get super inspired, because they're all truly amazing people. It's hard to get across how awesome they are, but here's a short summary. We are over the moon that we have convinced all these super smart people to speak for us... who are you most looking forward to seeing... Fearne Cotton - Mental health advocate, best-selling author and long-standing broadcaster on TV. Founder and creator of the Happy Place brand, Fearne Cotton has been thoughtfully curating and building her Happy Place community since 2017. She even has her own conference! Geoff Ramm - Described by FORBES as ‘A Game Changer’, Geoff Ramm is a keynote speaker and the creator and author of Celebrity Service. Anyone that saw Geoff last year, knows they are in for a treat - he scored highest in the speaker feedback! Laura Belgray - Award Winning Copywriting Expert Founder of Talking Shrimp, co-creator of The Copy Cure (with Marie Forleo), and author of Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F'ing Worst. Her keynote is action packed and inspiring. Seth Godin (speaking Virtually) - Marketing Legend & Author of 21 Best-Selling Marketing Books. The OG of marketing, and personal hero! Rory Sutherland - Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK, he is a best-selling author, and renowned keynote speaker. (We wrote about Oglivy at university, it's that well known). Carrie Green - award-winning entrepreneur and founder of the Female Entrepreneur Association. Best-selling author, and in our opinion an OG online business owner. She's amazing! Saira Khan - TV presenter and entrepreneur who was the runner-up on first season of The Apprentice UK. Eeeeek! Robin Waite - founder of the Fearless Business Accelerator and multiple international bestselling author. This guy did a crazy awesome thing on stage, and we HAD to have him speak. Rachel Harris - TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, content creator, author, and has built a platform of over 100,000 people. She is disrupting what it means to be an accountant! Jade Beason - content creator specialist who grew a six-figure business within months of uploading her first video. She has a dedicated following of over 250,000. Met her in San Diego, absolutely lovely! [Arrgh, i've hit linkedin character limit, so the rest of speakers will go in comments] Reminder: we're over 85% sold out of tickets, and the prices goes up this Friday (if we don't sell out before then), so if you're on the fence, now is the time to get off it. There's a no-questions-asked refund period so you can secure your place risk-free... and a payment plan that starts at just £1! Annnnd a virtual option too! 👉 www.ATOMIC.site/atomicon

Feedback is the key to growth! Our elevator pitch workshop is not just about writing a pitch but perfecting it. Record your pitch, send it to our team, and get tailored feedback that you can apply immediately. Stand out with a pitch that is clear, confident, and powerful. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gT89ZnmV #CareerSuccess #PitchPerfection

Let's prep, plan, and pack to get the most out of this upcoming event, so you're even better prepared to learn, connect, and pitch. https://lnkd.in/gCxHEpZ4

MASTER THE ART OF THE PITCH RECAP 🎬 In this insightful session, Gibson Kawago, a Climate Entrepreneur & Founder of WAGA shares his secrets to crafting compelling pitches that captivate investors and resonate with audiences. Key Takeaways: i. Pitching is storytelling: Learn to make the "uninteresting interesting" and connect with your audience on a deeper level. ii. Know your audience: Tailor your pitch to their needs and preferences. iii. Visual storytelling: Craft a stunning pitch deck with 75% visuals and 25% text. iv. Practice & refine: Hone your pitching skills for seamless delivery. v. Research your judges: Be prepared for their questions and expectations. Bonus: Witness Gibson delivers a captivating 5-minute pitch about WAGA and gain valuable insights from his experience. 🎥 Watch the Full Recording Here: https://lnkd.in/d2DGWptq

A well-crafted pitch is essential to make a lasting impression, whether you're seeking new opportunities, clients, or investors. Here's how to write a pitch that resonates: 📌 Start with a hook that grabs attention 📌Clearly state your unique value proposition 📌 Highlight your strengths and achievements 📌 Keep it concise and focused (aim for 30 seconds to 1 minute) 📌 Use confident language and avoid jargon 📌 Practice and refine your pitch until it feels natural Remember, your pitch is your chance to showcase your professional brand and value. Make it count! 👇👇Share your pitch tips in the comments below!👇👇👇 #Pitch #ProfessionalBranding #ConfidenceSuccess #SellYourself

🎥 I watched 50 startup pitches at Web Summit and quickly noticed what makes a presentation shine. Here are my top five tips for improving your presentation skills. I didn't mention whether moving your hands is a good idea—I don't think I can comment on that. (Notice hands waving in the video!) Watch the video to make your next pitch, presentation, or interview clear, confident, and memorable. 💡 Check out my blog for full detailed advice! https://lnkd.in/dyg8KUQE #PresentwithConfidence #PitchPerfect

Pop Quiz: If I asked you to open your current pitch deck, how would you describe what's on SLIDE 2? What's the title? How many words are on it? Is there a photo or image? How big is it? Drop your description in the comments. If you already know our tip on this and you've used it, tell us how the tip in this blog post has helped your pitch. Slide 2 is KEY. It'll shift the whole tone. This article tells you why. ------------ Excited to work with the teams at Innosphere Ventures on Monday during a Pitch Masterclass and our "Nailing Down Your Narrative" exercise. We'll definitely cover "The Philosophy of Slide 2" with the cohort to strengthen their pitches 🌟 https://lnkd.in/g9WgnCah

Have you ever wanted to speak at brightonSEO? Me too. So, I sent a pitch and two and a half weeks later I was on stage delivering it. I wouldn't necessarily recommend doing it like that. It got pretty fraught at points. Though it was awesome. But the point is, if I can do it so can you. I happen to know that they're going to be looking at pitches for the April conference in the next week or so. Which means now's the perfect time to get off your bum and get that pitch in. If you get selected early (by which I mean at the normal time) you'll get LOADS of support, like a speaker mentor and speaker training. I haven't done it, but I have on good authority that it's awesome. And once you're there, the speaker community and the support you get is fantastic. So come on. Dust off that idea, write a few words and pitch. What have you got to lose? And if you have any questions drop me a message. I'm happy to chat. Here's the link. There's loads of helpful tips in there, too. Get on it. brightonseo.com/pitch [image description: Will is a bearded man wearing shorts even though he's at a proper grown up conference. He's on stage at brightonSEO, delivering a talk about The Princess Bride. To the right of the image are a few of the audience. On the left, a screen reads 'your copy needs a villain'. There are some tiny deckchairs. Will definitely did not try and sit in one and get stuck]