Murder Your Darlings
In 1916, celebrated author, Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, famously coined the phrase, “Murder your darlings.” He implores writers to remove any element that doesn’t serve their story. Even those you love. It’s good advice and something people pitching for investment...Audiences don’t behave like a group.
Audiences don’t behave like a group. They are a collection of individuals who all demand individual attention. To engage your audience then, everyone in the room must feel like you are speaking directly to them. Yet, this can feel like an impossible task when...
What’s distracting from your message coming across?
How we think we influence people, and how we actually influence them, is very different. We assume WHAT we say is most important. To have impact, what’s said must align with HOW. Only 7% of what people absorb is due to what is said. 38% is voice tone. 55% is body...
What Dance Taught Me
Dance has been my greatest pitch teacher. When I first started taking Salsa lessons, I was really bad at it. I’d played soccer in my 20s, so moved like a Jock. I was stiff. I lacked flow and grace. But I loved the music and watching how beautifully other people moved....How to Grab Attention
When pitching to potential investors, you’ve got to make an instant impact. If you don’t, you won’t capture your audience’s attention and attention is the only currency that matters. When you get an investor’s attention, you get the meeting, you get the money and you...
Learn the 5 secrets to a winning pitch. Ensure your value is recognised and get the results you desire and deserve...fast.
About Beth Susanne
Since relocating to Europe from Silicon Valley in 2012, Beth has coached 2500+ international tech startups to pitch successfully to investors, clients and potential partners. In just 2 days, her clients learn how to transform their pitch and quickly raise an average of €4M in funding.
