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A skillful and strategic pitch can land you an interview, new job, promotion, or help you close that next deal. Pitching is a life skill, rooted in the art of communications that can bring you success in business and life. Technology has advanced the way we communicate with each other providing convenience, speed and more reach, but the true art of communications is often sacrificed in the process. “The Pitch” will provide a daily skill to help you improve getting your message across more effectively using today’s technology combined with classic communications techniques from Amy Summers, founder of Pitch Publicity, who has more than 20 years experience in the field of public relations as a communications expert and high-performance achiever with a proven track record of pitching success. Amy Summers became an entrepreneur in her mid-20s launching Pitch Publicity in 2003. Her campaigns have resulted in billions of media impressions and she’s credited as the first to strategize live interviews at the deepest and highest points of the planet (Aquarius, scientific laboratory, 63 feet beneath the sea and Mount Everest summit, 21,000 feet above sea level). With her 20+ year career experience and one-on-one mentorship leadership, she launched “The Pitch with Amy Summers,” flash briefing in 2018, which then led to the launch of her second company, INICIVOX in 2020, to bridge the gap between book knowledge and real-world application while improving soft skills centered on the complexity of communications. Summers earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from the University of Florida, consistently ranked as one of the top schools for Public Relations in the nation. She serves on the national board of directors of the University of Florida Alumni Association and the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations Advisory Council where she also serves as an adjunct lecturer, virtually instructing the first paperless, smart voice course called, “Pitching Persuasion.” Summers works and lives in the heart of New York City. For a more in-depth course study of “The Pitch” visit www.INICIVOX.com to subscribe.

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    Encore Episode 551 - Face Uncertainty With Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 3:04


    Money, vacations and busyness can be great coverups. Learn how to be bold and make a move. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 565 - Stop Talking To Take Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 3:21


    Not having the perfect plan, may be the best plan. Learn how to transition chatter to change. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 539 - House Hustle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 3:10


    New York City, the city that never sleeps, even when they lock us up in our homes. Learn how to make success happen with limited resources. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 526 - Breakdown To Breakthrough Butterfly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 3:32


    You still have the power to make a choice in any situation. Learn how to make the most of a 14-day lockdown. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 533 - Forget It And Floor It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 5:11


    Had I not been fired, there would be no Pitch Publicity. Learn how to quickly move on to the next opportunity despite a bad economy. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 536 - Don't Waste A Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 4:07


    My key takeaway from the 2008 financial crisis saved me in the 2020 COVID-19 crash. Learn how to document, learn and apply hard lessons in order to clear the next obstacle. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 547 - Change The Way We Think About Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 3:38


    Still waiting for life to get back to normal? Learn how to find and adopt your new normal. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 529 - Lift From Limbo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 1:25


    Start making decisions. Learn how to get in control of your life, little by little. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 568 - Forgive Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 2:17


    A lot of negative energy can be spent on beating yourself up. Learn how to break the cycle of self hate. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 581 - Pursue Excellence, Ignore Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 1:54


    Beware of getting caught up in the win. Learn how to ignore the goal and focus more on the process. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 580 - Do Good Without Seeking Recognition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 5:01


    Is credit, fame or recognition the determining factors of your do-good mission? Learn how to set aside “ROI mentality” and do good in the world. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 575 - I Don't Have To Be You To Love You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 3:21


    I'm not Black; I'm not a parent; I'm not gay; is not an excuse. Learn how to face your fears and choose love. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 563 - Pay Forward Who Believed In You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 3:43


    Giving back reminds me how far I've come. Learn how to believe in someone else who needs to see their dreams come true too. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 524 - Comfort Never Leads To Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 3:27


    I'd much rather be carefree at a five-star hotel right now. Learn how to welcome times of pain and suffering to change your life for the better. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 523 - Recognize Request For Rest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 1:47


    Try 7-8 hours of this and it's like hitting the reboot button. Learn how to read your body's signals of working past your limits. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 569 - Are You United or Untied?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 3:08


    It's easy for us to misplace our focus and get off message. Learn how to correctly identify your enemy and mission. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 578 - Go Through The Wave

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 1:49


    I don't call it salt and pepper water anymore. Learn how to find calmer water and position yourself for the next ride. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 564 - Rewiring Predisposition to Negativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 2:28


    How you communicate to yourself is critical to how you communicate with other people. Learn how to discover your own value first before taking the lead with others. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 513 - Be Bold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 2:12


    Brace yourself. New ideas disrupt comfortable flows and relationships. Learn how to shake things up and take it to another level. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 508 - Purge From Plenty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 2:57


    It's the secret on how to be content in any and every situation. Learn more about what you really want by self-inflicting a hard time. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 481 - Combating Character Assignation With Shine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 1:47


    Taylor Swift sums it up like a rockstar. Learn how to look past the negativity of personal attacks. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 510 - Inactivity Is Activity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 2:21


    Head spinning? Learn how to recharge, refocus and be more productive by doing more of nothing. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 514 - Numbers Do Not Lie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 1:50


    Keep running into the same problem? Learn how to analyze the effort to kickstart success again. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 512 - Problem Solvers Prevail Over Procrastinators

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 1:47


    Panicking can paralyze you. Learn how to confront problems early and swiftly to avoid a worse outcome. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 501 - Resting On Reputation Drops Ranking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 4:13


    Universities build and protect this, and so should we. Learn how to avoid becoming a one-hit wonder by pushing your mission to the next level. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 479 - Release Control To Grow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 2:55


    Delegation is dependent on you. Learn how to increase your capacity by doing less in order to have even more success. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 478 - Skip Ahead To Avoid Falling Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 2:20


    Don't start a podcast, it's already too late. Learn how to find what's next instead of trying to play the tech catch-up game. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 462 - Delicately Detach From People Hoarding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2026 3:18


    My word for 2020 is detach. Learn how to release people in your professional and personal life who do not need you anymore. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 499 - Leverage The Deal On The Table To Get What You Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 3:42


    Got an offer you didn't want? Learn how to navigate offers in an active job search. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 727 - Dress For Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 1:51


    You can never go wrong with dressing up. Learn how to prep for your most successful self. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 455 - Risk The Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 3:02


    Would you follow a star to an unknown land? Learn how to decide if a risk is worth taking. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 544 - Motivated Audience + PR = Lasting Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 3:59


    This may be the biggest opportunity of all time. Learn how to shorten the time frame on changing human behavior. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 658 - Use Virtual To Stop Talking To Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 3:18


    Don't default to what you did before. Learn how to leverage creativity with your speaker lineup. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 452 - Pivot, Turn To Avoid Peril

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 2:03


    As a dancer I had no problem doing this, so why is it so hard in career and life? Learn how to forgive yourself and move on. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 446 - Waiting Is Not Wasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 2:25


    Delays are not always denials. Learn how to refocus, recharge, reflect and adjust until something else happens. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 444 - No Special Treatment Is The Best Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 2:58


    Be careful what you ask for. Learn how to produce without excuse and become a force that cannot be ignored. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 642 - Check It More Than Twice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 2:15


    You should be more thorough than Santa. Learn how to more effectively review your own work. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 788 - Establish Escape Excuses

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 1:44


    You'll need an escape plan today. Learn how to give yourself some distance in awkward family situations. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 465 - Check In When Everyone Else Checks Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 2:21


    The best present to media during the holidays is being present. Learn how to land opportunities that are otherwise impossible to get. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 718 - Do Right Despite The Audience

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 2:50


    When no one is watching, who are you? Learn how to be generous without receiving credit. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 451 - Just Do It For You

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 3:26


    Has your giving turned into resentment? Learn how to truly care for yourself so when the time is right you can care for someone else. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 457 - Advance From Fidgeting to Fruitful

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 2:34


    Is getting and spending just fidgeting? Learn how to move from restlessness to productiveness. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 635 - Let It Sink In

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 3:23


    Sequels aren't always necessary. Learn how to avoid the “need to repeat'' trap. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 447 - Focus On Full-Court Press

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 2:36


    Even if you don't feel up to it, you have one more of these in you. Learn how to create an instance of aggressive pressure to spur more activity towards a score. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 722 - Be Consistent

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 2:22


    Just because you get a plus-one, doesn't mean you should take one. Learn how to determine who should be in the mix with your work life. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 668 - Maintain Professionalism In The Face Of Foolish

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 2:05


    Don't mirror their bad behavior. Learn how to remain professional even when others are not. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 791 - Seek Similarities Before Differences

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 3:14


    You might be focused on the wrong picture. Learn how to exercise your magic eye. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 466 - Move Your Light To Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 2:28


    Feel like you're fading away? Learn how to shine bright for others again. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 463 - Seven Self-Care Savers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 3:45


    It may seem like a waste of time, but these simple practices will help you accomplish those overwhelming tasks. Learn how to save yourself in the short term to avoid long-term burnout. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 782 - Surprise Guests Are Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 1:46


    A cancellation is an opportunity. Learn how to extend a new invitation in a jam. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 723 - Leave Agendas At The Door

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 2:11


    Release the power struggle. Learn how to do it another person's way. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

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