The Power of Practice

Why You Should Rehearse Your Elevator Pitch

Author

Ashish Kumar
January 30, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

Hey Readers

Good Morning!

So the Tech War is on! And the recent developments on Deepseek AI is alluring.

You must be following this topic closely, so am I.

This signifies one thing. I remember when I was a kid, we used to read this line.

“Where there’s a will, there’s a way”

With this thought let’s kickstart today with a sip of coffee and learn something new. ☕

THE LEAN LESSON

The Power of Practice: Why You Should Rehearse Your Elevator Pitch

You wouldn’t go into a pitch meeting without practicing, so why would you treat your elevator pitch any differently?

Here’s why rehearsing can make all the difference in delivering a smooth, confident pitch.

Practice makes perfect.

When it comes to your elevator pitch, you don’t want to sound robotic or rehearsed, but you do want to sound confident and natural.

The best way to achieve this is through consistent practice.

Start by saying your pitch out loud. It’s easy to think through your pitch in your head, but saying it out loud helps you work out the kinks and get comfortable with the words.

Once you’ve said it a few times, record yourself. Playback is a great way to identify areas where you might need to improve your pacing or tone.

Then, test it out with a friend or mentor.

Get feedback and adjust accordingly. Practicing in real-life scenarios, like during mock networking events or conversations with colleagues, will help you refine your delivery and ensure your pitch feels natural.

Action Points:

  1. Say your pitch out loud until it feels comfortable.

  2. Record yourself and listen for improvements in pacing and tone.

  3. Seek feedback and use it to tweak your pitch until it’s smooth and confident

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