Tips for Making a Professional Introduction
Tips for Making a Professional Introduction
Objective: This task will help you become aware of strategies for giving an effective professional introduction, or elevator pitch. Video Contents: In this video, Vanessa Van Edwards evaluates and coaches John Fore on his elevator pitch. Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi41U9ahyoETask: Watch the short video and complete the tasks on this handout. Please E-mail this sheet to me at the address below by Friday, March 10 at 11:59 PM.
1. Vanessa evaluates John’s elevator pitch. According to her, what are three strengths of John’s pitch? a. b. c.
2. According to Vanessa, why are these skills important?
3. What suggestions for improvement does Vanessa offer John? a. b. c.
4. According to Vanessa, why are these skills important?
5. Does Vanessa’s demonstrate the skills she discusses through her own communication style? What stands out for you?
6. Of the skills Vanessa discusses, which is your strongest?
7. Which of the skills will you work on? How will these skills help you?
8. What transition expressions does Vanessa use in her communication? List as many as you can below.
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1. According to Venessa, the following are John’s pitch strengths
* Great enunciation
* Word pacing and cadence
* Open torso or entire body view
2. Good enunciation skills are essential in speech, as the audience can effectively understand points. Running a good cadence makes words come out clearly and easily connected. Such skills are crucial in mastering the elevator pitch since people can feel and relate to the content. Also, revealing the whole-body part and keeping it aimed at the audience is hugely impactful.
3. Venessa provides the following suggestions for improvement to John:
* Incorporating more body movement in the pitch
* Adding non-verbal explanations to the elevator pitch
* Using the power of a story
4. According ...
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