From the course: Delivering an Authentic Elevator Pitch
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Practice your elevator pitch
From the course: Delivering an Authentic Elevator Pitch
Practice your elevator pitch
- When someone asks you to share something about yourself in a professional setting, you want to make a powerful and positive impression on the very first try. We covered all the necessary steps in this course. We talked about working on being approachable, likable and warm, choosing warm words and most importantly, non-verbals are pivotal in creating a sense of trust. You want people to feel connected to you and to want to hear more. Because you're in professional settings, you also want to come across as proficient and capable, and competent. Even though you may feel uncomfortable or embarrassed talking about your experiences and accomplishments, it's essential. Be sure you use language that builds you credibility and communicates confidence. Even though the emphasis is on projecting warmth and competence into your personal pitch, you want to bring your entire self into the initial conversation. So you need to be…
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