The Actionable Futurist® Podcast is a show all about the near-term future with actionable advice from a range of global experts.Your host is leading Futurist and AI Expert Andrew Grill, a dynamic and visionary tech leader with over three decades of experience steering technology companies towards innovative success.Known for his captivating global keynotes, Andrew offers practical and actionable advice, making him a trusted advisor at the board level for companies such as Vodafone, Adobe, DHL, Nike, Nestle, Bupa, Wella, Mars, Sanofi, Dell Technologies, and the NHS.His upcoming book “Digitally Curious” set for a 2024 release by Wiley, delves into how technology intertwines with society’s fabric and provides actionable advice for any audience across a broad range of topics.A former Global Managing Partner at IBM, five times TEDx speaker, and someone who has performed more than 550 times on the world stage he is no stranger to providing strategic advice to senior leaders across multiple industries.Andrew’s unique blend of an engineering background, digital advocacy, and thought leadership positions him as a pivotal figure in shaping the future of technology...
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episode 7: S1 Episode 7: The Future of Pitching for Success with Peter Hopwood
In Episode 7 we speak with Pitching expert Peter Hopwood and answer the question “What’s the Future of … Pitching for Success?”
Peter is a communications and presence coach, public speaking and pitch trainer and conference host.
We spoke with Peter from Croatia where he lives and works.
We discussed a range of topics relevant to companies of any size including:
- Getting people curious about your business
- Simple tricks for networking events
- How to stand out
- Mistakes people make when pitching
- Why the first 60 seconds is key
- The worst pitch ever
- Show you care what you're talking about
- Think about your style and tone
- Getting your nerves under control
- Owning the pause
- How being different gets you noticed
- Channelling Don Draper from Mad Men
- The importance of rehearsals
- Three things you can do next week
- Why should people listen to you?
- Think about your "sexy secret"
- Find out more about Peter
Your Host: Actionable Futurist® & Chief Futurist Andrew Grill
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