The Quickie: How To Craft The Perfect Elevator Pitch To Level Up Your Networking

We live in a pretty unforgiving world: According to research, people will form a solid impression of who you are within the first seven seconds of meeting you, and in less than a second they can start to determine traits like trustworthiness. The best way to guarantee a good first impression? A tried-and-tested elevator pitch. Whether you realize it or not, you’ve given someone an elevator pitch about yourself at some point in your career. Or maybe even on a date. But if you’re not intentional about it, you’re missing out on opportunities. A solid elevator pitch is key for networking, pitching yourself or your business, and speaking confidently about yourself in social situations. So in today’s episode, we’re tackling the best practices you need to capture your best self, and pitch what you do with confidence in any networking situation. Tune in as we chat about: The purpose and use cases for a good elevator pitch Gill’s elevator pitch crisis — and how everything changed when she nailed itUsing the four “C”s to frame what you do and who you areThe importance of focusing on what you’re building towards Confident body language tips How Cailyn is framing her industry pivot How your mindset determines a successful pitchPS: If you’ve been dreaming of starting your own podcast, but you aren’t sure where to start or how to grow, check out our consulting services at teachmehowtoadult.ca/howtopodcast. We can’t wait to work with you!Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow us on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultAdulting deals:Save on your next customized supplement subscription with Care/of Move for the love of it with a Classpass Discount Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@[email protected] on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube