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Book SynopsisStoryteller Tactics for Speeches, Pitch Meetings, and Everyday Life “Jonathan's unique approach is highly insightful, original and practical, delivered in a way that is instantly applicable”—Guy Fowler, Chairman, UBS Australia
For entrepreneurs, creatives, business people, or anyone looking to create authentic connective moments, Winning the Room with the Winning Pitch is the public speaking book for you! Expand from a scared fumbling mess to a powerful public speaker that audiences love!
Talk to win in every room. How many minutes can you hold a person’s attention? Do you find yourself rambling and losing your point? Do you get nervous before a presentation? Winning the Room with the Winning Pitch teaches public speaking skills applicable to everybody in any situation. Conquer your public speaking fears, learn how to be likable, how to present for work, how to give interesting pitch meetings, and how to—at the end of the day—be a person who wins.
Become someone people trust. Give speeches, presentations, and pitch meetings like a true expert. Author Jonathan Pease (JP) is a highly respected creative director and communications expert with over 25 years in the marketing industry. In Winning the Room with the Winning Pitch, he uses his expertise to take you on a fun, fascinating, and practical tour as you become a fearless storyteller people will buy from, both emotionally and financially.
Inside Winning the Room with the Winning Pitch, find:
- How to turn nervous energy into passion and charisma that people engage with
- A tight, actionable, and memorable system for how to be great at different types of speeches
- How to apply these skills to various settings like speeches, pitch meetings, presentations, and everyday conversations with friends and dates
If you liked Cues, Everyday Business Storytelling, or Your Story Well Told, you’ll love Winning the Room with the Winning Pitch.
Trade Review“Pitching is a core part of what we do at UBS and we’re always looking for new ways to increase our edge over the competition. Jonathan's unique approach is highly insightful, original and practical, delivered in a way that is instantly applicable. His take on storytelling continues to shape how we pitch on a daily basis. We’ve done lots of training courses over the years but JP and Winning The Room remain a real stand out.” —Guy Fowler, Chairman, UBS Australia
Table of ContentsContents
Foreword
Part One: Fundamentals – Defining and Refining Your Winning Style
- Chapter 2 – Taking Control Early
- Chapter 3 – Putting Your Audience on Notice
- Chapter 4 – A Fresh Look at Eye Contact
- Chapter 5 – Reading the Room
- Chapter 6 – Pacing, Pausing and Timing
- Chapter 7 – Body Language and Movement
- Chapter 8 – Getting Them Talking
- Chapter 9 – Voice Modulation
- Chapter 10 – Gear Changing
- Chapter 11 – Throwing High Balls
Part Two: Techniques – Helping You Win More Often
- Chapter 12 – Creating Chemistry
- Chapter 13 – Setting the Moral
- Chapter 14 – Eradicating Small Talk
- Chapter 15 – Gotta Get Physical
- Chapter 16 – Tight Loose
- Chapter 17 – PERP
- Chapter 18 – Sign posting
- Chapter 19 – Build Back
- Chapter 20 – Drumroll
- Chapter 21 – Windy Road
Part Three: Practical Application – Workbook Section
- Chapter 21 – People Are Pattern Makers
- Chapter 22 – Move the tone of the room
- Chapter 23 – Say More with Less
- Chapter 24 – Overselling (How to Stop Being Needy)
- Chapter 25 – Generosity Matters
- Chapter 26 – Rehearsing
Appendix 1: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Appendix 2: Further Reading and Resources
