Sales Presentation Tips From Comedians: The Power of Uncomfortable Silence

Sales Presentation Tips From Comedians: The Power of Uncomfortable Silence

Why is sitting in uncomfortable silence so hard?

Creative Mornings’ December theme was Silence and while I’m an ironic choice for this topic, it was fun to share stories from my career as both a sales leader and stand-up comedian on how to use silence to build tension, truly be heard and find your authentic path.

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Make A Good Decision For Once At Your Company Holiday Party!

Make A Good Decision For Once At Your Company Holiday Party!

The holidays are full of cheer, let them be full of laughs too!

Make a good decision for once at your company’s holiday party and host a Pitch Lab improvisation workshop!

This year give your team the gift of stronger communication, creativity and collaboration!

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The One Thing Your Audience Cares About Most: Connection

The One Thing Your Audience Cares About Most: Connection

When it comes to presenting, it’s all about connection.

So what’s the best way to connect with your audience?

Not by being perfect, but by being authentically you. Here’s how.

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Making Science a Riot with Steve Nash! 

Making Science a Riot with Steve Nash! 

What could possibly be funny about tree-ring dating or Russian gem carvings? Lots, if you hear about them from Steve Nash.

As Director of Anthropology and Curator of Archaeology at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (whew!), this author has a list of accomplishments longer than a Diplodocus tail.

Pitch Lab caught up with Steve to ask him a few questions about his worst experience on stage, what’s so funny about ancient Pompeii and why every scholar needs to work on their public speaking skills:

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5 Tips for Teaching Presentation Skills to Your Kids!

5 Tips for Teaching Presentation Skills to Your Kids!

Most Pitch Lab workshop attendees have one thing in common: the fear of public speaking prevents them from landing their dream job, getting the promotion they deserve or helping their team succeed.

So when our local elementary school asked for public speaking coaches to volunteer their time, I jumped at the opportunity to give my daughter and her friends an advantage we all wish we had at their age.

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3, 2, 1… Xero’s "Laugh & Learn" Sales Presentation Skills Workshop!

3, 2, 1… Xero’s "Laugh & Learn" Sales Presentation Skills Workshop!

Xero’s leadership team believes no matter your role, the ability to communicate confidently and effectively brings real value to the organization.

To this end, Xero hosts monthly “Lightning Talk Sessions” giving its employees a chance to sharpen their public speaking skills.

In support of this program Pitch Lab was invited in for a special “Laugh & Learn” workshop.

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Boulder Startup Week 2019

Boulder Startup Week 2019

We had a blast helping Boulder Startup Week founders use authenticity and vulnerability to punch up their next investor pitch!

But how do you do that exactly?

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Museum Leaders Exhibit Sangfroid at Getty Leadership Institute

Museum Leaders Exhibit Sangfroid at Getty Leadership Institute

Museum exhibits inevitably captivate a room. Pitch Lab teamed up with senior-level museum leaders so they can do the same.

We were thrilled when the Getty Leadership Institute at Claremont Graduate University invited Pitch Lab to participate in its 2019 executive education programs for museum leaders.

What did they all have in common (and want from Pitch Lab)?

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5 Stand-up Comedy Tips to Become a Better Presenter!

5 Stand-up Comedy Tips to Become a Better Presenter!

My dream has been to one day get Pitch Lab into a comedy club. And it’s taken years.

That’s why partnering with TEDxMileHigh Adventures & Voodoo Comedy Playhouse to give back to Denver has been a highlight of our journey so far.

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