{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64490a3618e15100118fd35a/68552f564dd392b0fbdb7c3e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Make them lean in: pitching techniques that really work","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64490a3618e15100118fd35a/1750413034151-5c578e16-48ee-4271-bad8-cb21f052c896.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This is our third live-and-in-person Inspiration Session for 2025, specially curated for <a href=\"https://www.elevateme.co/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Elevate</strong></a>&nbsp;by <a href=\"https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mattbolton-alarc%C3%B3n\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Matt Bolton-Alarcón</strong></a> of <a href=\"https://www.thespecialsauce.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Special Sauce Training</strong></a><strong> </strong>ensuring that our community receives the most valuable and impactful tools, resources, and inspiration.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this talk you will learn how to move beyond slide decks and connect through emotion, clarity, and creative storytelling. Whether you're presenting ideas, selling a vision, or just trying to stand out, this session will help you pitch in a way that truly lands.</p><p><br></p><p>The presentation referred in this session can be downloaded from the show notes <a href=\"https://www.elevateme.co/s/Inspiration-Sessions-13-Make-them-lean-in-pitching-techniques-that-really-work-170625-take-aways.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>This podcast was recorded at <a href=\"https://www.proteinstudios.com/about\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Protein Studios</strong></a> in Shoreditch with a live audience.</p><p><br></p><p>This project is powered by our Partners; <a href=\"https://www.cvent.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cvent</a>, <a href=\"https://jackmorton.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jack Morton</a>, <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/Live%20Union\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Live Union</a>, <a href=\"https://www.powwowevents.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Powwow</a>, <a href=\"https://www.pspav.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">PSP</a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://theproductiondept.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Production Department</a>,, <a href=\"https://wearecollider.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">We Are Collider</a> and <a href=\"https://www.castlebell.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CastleBell Ltd</a>. Our Training Partner is Matt Bolton-Alarcón from <a href=\"https://www.thespecialsauce.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Special Sauce Training</a>, our People and Culture Partners are Zoe Tuffs from <a href=\"https://www.timesten.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TIMES x10 Coaching</a> and people and culture strategy consultant <a href=\"https://www.nicneal.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nic Neal</a>. Our Venue Partner is <a href=\"https://www.proteinstudios.com/shoreditch/spaces\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Protein Studios</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, we're changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.</p><p><br></p><p>Our sound and mix engineer is&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteomagariello/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Matteo Magariello</strong></a>&nbsp;and our producer is&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkerwood/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Peter Kerwood</strong></a>.</p>","author_name":"Elevate Mentoring"}