Elevator Pitch Mastery

Course Objective

  • To enable students to craft compelling, concise, and impactful elevator pitches for personal and professional contexts.
  • To develop storytelling, audience analysis, and persuasive communication skills.
  • To prepare students for real-world scenarios including interviews, investor meetings, and networking events.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the components and psychology behind a great elevator pitch.
  • Create customized pitches for different audiences and goals.
  • Use body language, tone, and voice to enhance pitch delivery.
  • Handle impromptu questions with confidence and presence of mind.
  • Present refined pitches with strategic storytelling and visual minimalism.

Elevator Pitch Mastery Syllabus T30

Session No. Topics Tool/Reading/Activity Skill Focus
1 Introduction to Elevator Pitches + Hooks & Value Propositions Video Examples + Hook Writing Exercise Strategic Self-Positioning & Framing
2 Understanding the Audience + Pitch Structuring Persona Mapping + PREP Framework Audience Awareness & Story Structuring
3 Writing for Brevity + Drafting the Pitch Pitch Writing Workshop Concise Communication
4 Voice, Tone, and Confidence Modulation Practice + Roleplay Vocal Presence
5 Body Language & Visual Aids Mirror Practice + Slide-Free Pitch Non-verbal & Minimalist Storytelling
6 Personal Branding & Product Pitches LinkedIn Integration + Product Pitch Roleplay Personal Branding & Business Pitching
7 Handling Questions + Emotional Storytelling Q&A Simulation + Hero’s Journey Lab Presence of Mind & Emotional Engagement
8 Pitching in Panels + Cross-Cultural Contexts Shark Tank + Global Pitch Comparisons Team Selling & Cultural Fluency
9 Feedback Loops + One-on-One Rehearsals Peer Critique + Coaching Sessions Iterative Refinement & Confidence Boost
10 Final Pitch Presentations Peer + Jury Evaluation Strategic Communication Mastery

Textbook & Resources

  • Primary Tools & Techniques: Voice modulation, Hero’s Journey framework, LinkedIn optimization, PREP and STAR formats
Recommended Books:
  • Talk Like TED – Carmine Gallo
  • Made to Stick – Chip & Dan Heath