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Given two minutes to sell yourself would you wow or waffle?

Talking ourselves up to friends is easy. But when we need to impress on the spot at work, our mind goes blank and we start waffling. It’s only after we’ve walked away that we remember what we could or should have said.

The elevator pitch is a two-minute spiel that can make or break our chances. Whether we’re selling a product, an idea or ourselves, we need to capture the other person’s attention immediately or they’ll lose interest.

This Live action is a crash course in how to construct the perfect elevator pitch then tailor it depending on who’s listening. Explore what works, get feedback on what doesn’t and leave confident you can make a first impression that lasts.

Example scenarios

How can we sell our company and ourselves when we’re speaking to customers on the phone and don’t have the benefit of eye contact to tell if they’re interested?

When meeting new people around the organisation, we need to introduce ourselves in a way that makes the right first impression. How can we tailor ‘the elevator pitch of me’ depending on who we meet, while still remaining true to ourselves?

As a brand new Analyst, the competition for Senior Executive’s attention is fierce. How can we command attention and make a great first impression that leaves us at the forefront of the SE’s mind?

You need a colleague to project manage a new deal but they claim they don’t have the time or expertise. It’s your one shot to get them on board – what will you say to convince them they’re right for the job?