SELLING CREATIVE WORK
Online Courses and Live Support by Michael Quinn
Soft Skills based onĀ Audience Research and Insights forĀ People Who Pitch and Present Ideas
These courses are for people who want more confidence and better results from their pitches and presentations.Ā We all know there is no feedback loop ā we never really know why we lose, or why good ideas at work get ignored.Ā If we knew, we could improveĀ - and thatĀ is the point of these courses:Ā 9 soft skills, based onĀ data and research, for you to apply to your own unique style and work situation.
Who Are These Courses For?
- The experienced, intrigued by the research, data, and audience perspective.
- The mid-level who want realĀ feedback, best-practices and skills, not stories.
- Those early in their careerĀ who want an advantage at work (and in life).
ā Online Courses:
These courses are designed for busy people who pitch or present solo or as part of a team. They are not an introduction to pitching.Ā Each course features 3 videos, each about 3-7 minutes long and covering 1 skill, 3 skills per course, with supporting research from sources as diverse as David Mamet and the Harvard Business Review to the "Science of Choking Under Pressure" and much more.
- Introduction (4:00)
- How to Create Quick Chemistry (8:06)
- The Value of Roles (3:34)
- The 4Rs: Rehearse, Record, Review, Repeat (10:18)
- Introduction (4:41)
- Reading the Room (7:16)
- Planning Resilience (3:44)
- Controlling Engagement (6:18)
- Introduction (3:45)
- Educating vs Selling (4:33)
- Speaking with Intent (7:36)
- The 1st 5 Minutes (2:23)
ā Presentation Insurance
After all the investment in your pitch or presentation, isn't some peace of mind worth a quick outsideĀ perspective?
Buy a 30-minuteĀ block ofĀ confidentialĀ consultation with Michael Quinn atĀ any stage of your upcoming pitch or presentation. Services provided include planning, rehearsal, strategy and production resources.Ā You'll get:
- Perspective of your strategy
- Recommendations to improve
- Mock-Client Rehearsal
WHAT CAN NEGOTIATING WITH KIDNAPPERSĀ TEACH US ABOUT PITCHING?
Learn more aboutĀ ControllingĀ EngagementĀ in "HowĀ to Manage the Room for a Great Pitch."
Learn More About Controlling Audience EngagementHi, I'mĀ Michael.
Iāve been pitching and producing creative work with great agencies and clients for a long time.Ā Ā I am also a fan of pitch-audience research ā I have a podcast about it ā Iāve pitched and collaborated with the Harvard Business Review, Iām a pitch judge, and am the faculty instructor for pitching with the Association of National Advertisers.