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How to Pitch – A Workshop

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How to Pitch – A Workshop

Date: June 12, 2023 1:00 pm – June 12, 2023 2:00 pm EDT

Location: Online


In this “How to Pitch” workshop, participants will learn the essential skills and techniques required to deliver effective and compelling pitches. The workshop will cover:

  • Understanding the presentation deck – the basis of a pitch
  • Verbal and non-verbal communication strategies (energy, tone, speech, approach)
  • Creating momentum
  • Setting the stage to offer a proposal

In addition, Participants will gain a better understanding of the key elements that make a pitch successful, such as crafting a compelling story, emphasizing the value proposition, and addressing potential objections. Participants will have the opportunity to hone their understanding of concepts through group interaction and discussion. By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to deliver pitches that better engage/persuades their target audience.


Your Host

Darren Thompson Chief Business Development Officer POKR Consulting
Darren Thompson Chief Business Development Officer POKR Consulting

Darren Thompson has over 16 years of experience with creating and sustaining sales, marketing, and business development plans. His passion is working with companies that create innovative technology and organizations that have a vested interest in making the world a more equitable and inclusive place for now and future generations.

Darren has helped to build, repair and grow sales teams with a unique approach to building bridges of communication between product and consumer. Driving brand growth with a focus on interpersonal style has helped him reach successes like growing a sales team by 47% over 16 months.

Darren Thompson has over 16 years of experience with creating and sustaining sales, marketing, and business development plans. His passion is working with companies that create innovative technology and organizations that have a vested interest in making the world a more equitable and inclusive place for now and future generations. Darren has helped to build, repair and grow sales teams with a unique approach to building bridges of communication between product and consumer. Driving brand growth with a focus on interpersonal style has helped him reach successes like growing a sales team by 47% over 16 months.