Pitch Yourself! Learn to Ignite Curiosity + Inspire Action.

It's time you learned to LOVE pitching yourself and your business.  Every person has the ability to inspire others to action, you simply need to learn how to ignite their curiosity.  Take advantage of this simple, step-by-step process.  It's easier than you think! Please download the attached workbook and follow along with each lecture. Action creates results!

Never underestimate the power of preparation. When you give yourself the ability to craft your message and practice your delivery, you give yourself the GIFT of being ready. Ready for that casual introduction to a game-changing client. Ready to wow an audience of investors. Ready to impress your future partner. Opportunities happen all the time and when you have your pitch in your back pocket, you welcome every chance to connect. Here are my top 9 tips to set you up for success.

When you are connected to your purpose, you literally light up a room.  Every individual has a SPARK inside of them.  The key is learning how to harness it's power.

Take a moment right now and take action. Reflect on the moments in life when you shared your enthusiasm for something (or someone) effortlessly.  What did you say?  How did you sound?  How did you feel?  What impact did it have on the person you were speaking to?  Write it down now.

Many years ago I came across a quote by Marianne Williamson that literally blew my mind.  I have turned to those words hundreds of times for inspiration and energy when I was feeling even the slightest bit dejected.  We all need a boost now and then.  What quote inspires YOU?  Take a moment and write it down, both for yourself, and in the comments below.  Maybe your words will inspire US!

It's time to take credit for your good work.  Please take a moment and write down all the positive feedback you have received about yourself and your work.  If you have not received enough, then by all means write down the compliments you SHOULD HAVE received.  You deserve it!  Then, please share your best compliment in the comments below. Applause!

Now we are going to go a bit deeper...  WHY do you love what you do?  In order for you to ignite other people's interest, you need to connect to the REASON you are so lit up about it yourself.  This simple connection is the fuel for your light.  Connect to it and you will inspire everyone you meet!

Have fun with this exercise...  While it may be tempting to write the most obvious answer, challenge yourself to write non-stop for 15 minutes.  This stream-of-consciousness writing will help you discover new reasons you had not yet considered.  After you are finished, please share what new discoveries you made in the comments below.  Thanks!

Take action now.  Write down all the reaons you LOVE your work.  Be as specific as possible.  Then write down a specific time when you were deeply moved by your work.  If you are so inclined, please share your stories in the comments below.  I love a good story....

In this video you will learn a technique called Energy Muscle Testing.  It was my pleasure to learn this technique from Psychiatrist and Author, Daphna Slonim, MD.  She graciously shares her insights in this upcoming interview. Watch and then try it for yourself. 

It's confession time.  We all have stories we tell ourselves, about ourselves.  You might say, "I get completely tongue-tied meeting new people or I am a horrible self-promoter", but now that we know that negative thoughts weaken us, we need to examine the limiting beliefs that are holding us back.  It's time to come clean, so you can have a fresh start!

Take action now.  What is your story?  What have you been habitually expressing about yourself mistaking it for WHO YOU ARE?  Write down everything you may have said or felt about yourself now.  If you care to share, please do.  You will soon be shedding these limiting beliefs! I've attached the complete workbook in this lecture. Please feel free to print it and complete each exercise as suggested!

Are you ready to transfer the way you think about yourself as a communicator?  Remember, your thoughts create your feelings, so you need to redefine how you THINK about yourself as a speaker in order the change the way you FEEL about yourself as a speaker.  Action creates results.

Now it's time to take action.  Identify where you have had limited beliefs about yourself as a communicator.  Once you have identified them, then take a moment to write the OPPOSITE statement.  Transform the negative into the positive.  Then, identify your new positive statement about yourself as a communicator.  Finally, re-train your mind by posting this statement everywhere.  When you glance at it, you are creating a new imprint.  When you change your thought, you change your feeling.  In two weeks, you will FEEL more confident in all your speaking opportunities.  Do it now.

Opportunities to connect are EVERYWHERE.  When you challenge yourself to seek new people to talk to, you are planting seeds of opportunity for yourself and your business.  Take a moment and identify places that you already frequent (coffee shops, the gym, grocery stores) where you can strike up a conversation.  Have any ideas to share?  Please leave a comment and inspire our community with your suggestions.  Thanks!

Try and list at least 10 locations where you can reach out to new people.  This exercise alone will open your eyes to the possibilities that are all around you.  If you are hard pressed to come up with ten, then by all means, get out and visit new places.  The opportunities are EVERYWHERE.

What exactly is an elevator pitch?  You have probably heard this term time and time again and perhaps you have thought you should have crafted one by now, but never did.  Here is an introduction to one of the most important aspects of growing your business.

Keep this guide handy to remind you how to shine.  Small adjustments can make a huge impact.

It's amazing how powerful this simple gesture can be.  The minute someone sees you smile you send them the message that you are open, friendly, trustworthy and kind.  Make your audience want to be around you before you even speak!

At the end of the day, you cannot control what other people do.  You can only be responsible for your part of the experience.  If you can learn to not take things personally and let go of your desire to have a particular result, you will be happier.  This I know to be true.  Put your best foot forward, and then pat yourself on the back.  Onward and upward!