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    The document provides tips for creating and delivering an effective pitch presentation. It discusses including powerful quotes to inspire the audience, focusing the message around 5 key takeaways, using visuals like images and formatting to enhance readability, and practicing delivery to build confidence. Tools are suggested for building the presentation itself such as Canva, Prezi, and outsourcing options. The overall message is that an impactful pitch involves thorough preparation of the narrative, visuals, and delivery style to ignite the audience's imagination.

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    The document provides tips for creating and delivering an effective pitch presentation. It discusses including powerful quotes to inspire the audience, focusing the message around 5 key takeaways, using visuals like images and formatting to enhance readability, and practicing delivery to build confidence. Tools are suggested for building the presentation itself such as Canva, Prezi, and outsourcing options. The overall message is that an impactful pitch involves thorough preparation of the narrative, visuals, and delivery style to ignite the audience's imagination.

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    01: ART OF EFFECTIVE PITCHING

    The art of

    Effective
    Pitching
    Presented by Vani Kola
    Power of the Pitch
    Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we shall
    redeem our pledge, not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially. At the stroke of
    the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.
    JAWAHARLAL NEHRU

    I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall
    be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made
    straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.
    MARTIN LUTHER KING

    This is the lesson: never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never—in nothing, great
    or small, large or petty—never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense.
    Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy
    WINSTON CHURCHILL

    If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As
    a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change
    towards him. We need not wait to see what others do
    MAHATMA GANDHI.
    Principles of a Great Pitch
    What do all of these have in common?
    Passion and Confidence
    Powerful body language
    Repetition of words
    Creates a philosophy for people
    Owning The Pitch
    Things to keep in mind

    Confidence comes from preparation


    Preparation ensures that your audience will never be in doubt about what you
    are trying to say - and neither will you.The more homework you do, the more
    spontaneous, relavxed and confident you are when delivering your pitch

    Creativity matters!
    The best presentations ignite your audience’s imagination and appeal to their
    emotions. An impactful presentation strikes the perfect balance between
    creativity and professionalism.
    Types of Presentations

    Informative Inspiring Decision Making

    Instructional P ersuasive
    2. What type of a
    presentation is it?

    1. Who is your 3. What are your


    audience? tools to support?

    What makes a
    great pitch?
    5. What is the 4. What emotion do
    message you want you want to evoke?
    them to remember?
    Prep first, execute later
    Until you have these points ready, don't begin your slides:
    What is your narrative?
    • Figure out your headlines and flow of pitch
    • Until you lock it down, don't worry about the visuals and the details

    How can you make the points more easily understood?


    • Have a good understanding of your audience and their needs
    • Make sure you have a maximum of 5 takeaways in your pitch

    How can you deliver this in the best possible way?


    • Understand your style of pitching and think how you can incorporate it in your presentation

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    Visuals Matter!
    Some good principles to follow:

    1. White space is your friend


    • White space is the unused space in a design. You use white space to separate sections and create
    space between elements to avoid crowded or chaotic slides. This enhances the readability of your
    presentation

    2. Visual Hierarchy: Your eyes should move


    • How you organize elements in your slide will dictate how your audience navigates through it
    visually. Essentially, movement gives your presentation ebb and flow, enabling your slides to
    flow more naturally like a narrative or story

    3. Find The Right F onts


    • Fonts help separate one type of content from another and create the tone and atmosphere of
    the presentation. But remember that, readability is key.
    Visuals Matter!
    Some good principles to follow:

    4. Colour and Contrast


    • Colour can also be used to help your content really pop. Picking an eye-catching primary colour and
    working with whites, greys and blacks to support it can be a great way to bring your slides to life
    without risking any visual confusion.

    5. Repetition and Consistency in design


    • To reinforce an idea in your presentation, you may need to reuse certain elements like
    typefaces, fonts, logos, or shapes. Repetition helps you achieve consistency so that the
    repeated elements don’t come off as an error.

    6. Inspire with Images


    • Powerful visuals that convey your message, contribute to your story and give a professional
    look and feel that will land your message better. Layout matters too. Anyone can drop an
    image onto a slide. What makes a great presentation pop is the way they are used.
    Delivering a Great Pitch
    Your check-list to follow:

    Be well-prepared: Take the time to research and organize your ideas and practice your speech
    several times before delivering it

    Be authentic: Speak from the heart and let your personality shine through. Audiences can sense
    insincerity, so be genuine and authentic in your delivery

    Use body language: Nonverbal cues such as eye contact, gestures, and facial expressions can
    help to reinforce your message and engage your audience

    Use powerful language: Use strong and descriptive words to paint a vivid picture in the minds of
    your audience

    Vary your tone and pace: Speak with enthusiasm and use variation in tone and pace to keep
    your audience engaged and interested
    Delivering a Great Pitch
    Your check-list to follow:

    Use humour: Humour can help to break the ice and make your audience more relaxed and
    receptive to your message

    Practice, practice, practice: The more you practice, the more comfortable you will be with your
    material, and the more confident you will become

    Use repetition: Repeating key points or phrases can help to drive them home and make them
    more memorable for the audience

    Get feedback: Ask for feedback from people you trust, it will help you to improve your delivery
    and become a better speaker over time

    Watch successful and famous speakers for inspiration: Study the techniques of successful public
    speakers, such as their body language, use of storytelling, and delivery style
    01: ART OF EFFECTIVE PITCHING

    THANK Any Questions?

    YOU!
    Here are some tools to help you with
    your presentations
    DIY tools: Outsourcing:
    • Canva for a free presentation app • Pepper Content
    • Slidesgo for free templates • INK ppt: Rs 3000/10 hours
    • Beautiful.ai for AI-powered presentations • SlidePanda: $6 per slide
    • Prezi for non-linear, conversational presentations • DeckSherpa
    • Powtoon for video presentations • Visual Spiders
    • Genially for interactive, presenter-less • DesignMySlides: Rs 4999 for 15 slides
    presentations
    • Pitch for collaborating with your team on
    presentations
    • Zoho Show for a simple presentation app

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