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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 373 - Discipline Drives Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 1:52


    You don't have to be the most skilled or talented at something, you just have to show up. Learn how to find a routine that fosters success. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 422 - Name Your No. 1 Priority

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 1:51


    If you name it, you can stay more focused on what matters most. Learn how to frequently re-prioritize to achieve the goal. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 470 - Serve Up Old Work In A New Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 2:45


    This is the only time I recommend looking back. Learn how to remix old content for new attention. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 472 - Remove Recycled Energy and Info From Heart and Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 1:34


    What emotions and thoughts are getting the best of you? Learn how to center yourself back to truth. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 436 - Be Still

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 2:18


    Do you have a busy brain? Learn how to efficiently reboot for a sharper focus. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 346 - Rejection is Opinion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 2:28


    In retrospect, I'm so glad no one wanted to hire me. Learn how to rewrite rejections as opinions. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 402 - Slight Adjustments Give You Game

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 1:53


    If this works on the golf course, then it will work in the office. Learn how to turn a slow week into a successful one with an adjusted approach. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 344 - Limited Resources Lead To Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 2:34


    My company didn't even have a name for the first six months. Learn how to capitalize on the basics to build something great. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 384 - Steer Clear Of Swoop and Poop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 2:23


    Do you manage like a seagull? Learn how to avoid making a mess of things that you don't really have time to fix. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 450 - Reset A Routine For Holidays, Travel, Transition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 2:54


    Are you free falling from fallout in your schedule? Learn how to get settled in an unsettling situation. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 410 - Breaking Tech Dependance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 3:15


    Do you default your attention to your device? Learn how to create smarter boundaries with your smartphone to make way for more meaningful connections. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 411 - Always Strive For Above And Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 2:32


    My intern Kelsi took initiative that surprised me. Learn how to turn basic assignments into career accelerators. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 336 - The Tide Will Provide

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 3:36


    You have to keep breathing. Learn how to lay your worry at the shore and be ready for what the tide has in store. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 434 - Tackle It Don't Procrastinate It

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 2:05


    Uncertainty is the only thing holding you back. Learn how to get over that “getting started” hump. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 485 - Don't Follow Suit If It's Not Suitable

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 3:15


    Brandon Kaplan of SkilledCreative shifted awareness on proper presentation at Project Voice. Learn how to set the example you want others to emulate. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 398 - Eliminate Unnecessary Busyness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 2:49


    Are you inventing busy work to avoid important work? Learn how to tackle what matters first before busyness takes over your day. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 477 - Castaway Credit To Make Meaningful Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 3:21


    It's an honor to just be nominated, but I don't need an award to prove my worth. Learn how to focus on doing good in the world first before promoting it. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 460 - Add Multimedia to Reach New Audiences

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 2:41


    Harry Connick Jr. has earned the status to just sing but he never stops at that if it means reaching just one more engaged fan. Learn how to make your presentation come to life. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 331 - Purpose And Popularity Aren't Partners

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 2:11


    Are you ready to be unpopular? Learn how to sync up your purpose with your values. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 473 - Someone Is Looking Up To You

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 1:50


    Children aren't the only ones watching you. Learn how to duplicate favorable behaviors everywhere you go. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 430 - Mirror This Not That

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 2:08


    If he raises his voice, should you raise your voice? Learn how to determine if mirroring is a benefit or a detriment to getting what you want. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 474 - Train Of Thought in Chattanooga

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 3:52


    Heading to Project Voice got me thinking about the sequence of ideas. Learn how to get back on track if you lose your train of thought. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 394 - One Thing At A Time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 1:42


    Stop the juggling act. Learn how to get unstuck from multitasking and start feeling more accomplished. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 475 - Bring Down The Wall of Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 3:49


    This was really risky, but brave of me to do on stage at Project Voice. Learn how to show a piece of the real you so more people can relate to you. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 456 - See It With New Eyes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 2:33


    I saw Deepak Chopra in a new way on Amazon. Learn how to enhance your perspective and creativity with this simple, but overlooked, intention. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 427 - Consistency Counts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 1:48


    Lacking talent? Just show up. Learn how to cement in the minds of others that you are more valuable by being the most reliable. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 426 - Speak With Authority

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 2:07


    Do you know what you are talking about? Learn how to leverage your body language to vocalize confidence. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 328 - Wishing Will Get You Crickets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 2:42


    Disney's mantra fails in the real world. Learn how to turn a wish into a goal. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 468 - Be A Guest Without Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 3:27


    A red carpet welcome is not typical. Learn how to prepare mentally and physically to be a guest in any situation. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 392 - Dealing With Demanding Without Derailing The Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 4:05


    Most likely they are feeling out of control or out of the loop. Learn how to calmly handle demands without becoming defensive or reactive. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 418 - Do Less

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 1:52


    Are you falling into the overscheduled trap? Learn how to go deeper on your commitments that matter most and make a bigger impact. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 531 - Research, Then Take The First Step

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 4:07


    I tackled all 57 floors, which was a mistake. Learn how to make one strategic decision at a time by doing this first. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 345 - Detach To Attract

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 2:27


    People love to make choices, so let them. Learn how to pull back to attract the opportunities you really want. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 393 - Stay True To What You Do

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 2:38


    Don't let someone negotiate you into doing half your job. Learn how to say no to something outside the scope of what you typically do.  #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 464 - How to Get a Raise with How

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 2:17


    If your boss doesn't offer a promotion, it doesn't mean you still can't get one. Learn how to ask for a raise without sounding entitled. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 391 - Directness Over Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 2:21


    If the details are unnecessary, you could be causing more confusion. Learn how to improve response times and build confidence in your work. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 153 - Do or Die Deadlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 5:13


    Join me today on a Gator Nation 24-hour pitch deadline. Learn the three-step strategy to be victorious when pitching under pressure. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 543 - Who Before Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 2:31


    Are you defining you? Learn how to filter out requests that pull you down the wrong path. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 461 - Adapt To The Environment Before Making Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 3:09


    There's a lot to learn from cacti in the desert of the New York Botanical Garden. Learn how to soak up your new surroundings first before making quick changes. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 292 - Timing Is Everything, But Everything Isn't The Right Timing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 3:43


    Gayle King and The Pitch Queen have the same manicurist. Learn how to pause before you inappropriately push your pitch. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 483 - CC It or Don't Say It at All

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 3:14


    I go incognito on the cc of my team's emails. Learn how to always deliver polished emails that are on the up-and-up. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 329 - Rejection Is A Numbers Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 1:54


    It only boosts my confidence when you tell me “no.” Learn how to increase your rejection experience. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 488 - Look Past The Person To Comprehend The Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 2:46


    If you talk like a woman, will you get treated like a man? Learn how to remove your gender, racial or seniority biases from the messenger. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 314 - “Let Me Know” Will Get You Nowhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 1:36


    Ending with a question moves things along. Learn how to elicit a response quicker to close the loop on a request. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 530 - Exposure Is The Best Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 2:06


    Carly immersed herself fully into New York City. Learn how to learn more from being in the mix. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 495 - Approach Uncomfortable As Research

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 3:58


    This is my remedy for that first date. Learn how to take the pressure off and remove expectations with a research purpose. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 492 - Happy Friday, Really?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 2:06


    Is your default opener getting stale? Learn how to alter your greeting to grab more attention. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 195 - Push Back to Push Through

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 3:32


    It might be time to get off the hamster wheel of unrealistic expectations. Learn how to get a not-so-perfect pitch to the next stage. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 269 - Shorten The Epic Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 2:40


    This will be a 2-minute listen. Learn how to cut down your pitch in order to fit the parameters of modern-day storytelling. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 268 - Keep It Local

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 2:13


    Staying close to home can help you close the deal. Learn how to tie in a local angle to be more relatable. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

    Encore Episode 490 - Be Unapologetic When No Apology In Needed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 3:13


    You can acknowledge concerns without assuming undeserved wrongdoing. Learn how to avoid making mistakes with social pressure apologies. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

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