
Adrien H. answered 10/09/23
Forbes-featured Speaker, Pitching Coach & Podcast Host for 10+ Years
To tutor an individual who wants to learn public speaking in order to pitch investors or deliver a presentation, I would follow these steps:
- Start by assessing the individual's current knowledge and skills. This will help me to develop a personalized tutoring plan that meets their specific needs.
- Teach the individual the fundamentals of public speaking. This includes topics such as body language, vocal delivery, and storytelling.
- Help the individual to develop a presentation outline or pitch deck. This will help them to organize their thoughts and deliver a clear and concise message.
- Provide the individual with opportunities to practice their public speaking skills. This could involve giving mock presentations or pitches to me or to other members of the public.
- Give the individual feedback on their public speaking skills. This feedback will help them to improve their delivery and make their presentations or pitches more effective.
Here are some specific topics that I would cover in my tutoring sessions:
- Body language: I would teach the individual how to use their body language to convey confidence and engage their audience.
- Vocal delivery: I would teach the individual how to use their voice effectively, including how to project their voice and how to use vocal variety.
- Storytelling: I would teach the individual how to use storytelling to make their presentations or pitches more engaging and memorable.
- Audience Engagement: I would teach the individual how to engage their audience and keep them interested in their presentation or pitch.
I would also provide the individual with access to resources such as articles, e-books, and online courses to help them learn more about public speaking.
I would also encourage the individual to practice their public speaking skills as often as possible. This could involve giving presentations or pitches to friends, family, colleagues, or anyone else who is willing to listen.
By following these steps, I would be able to help the individual to learn the skills and knowledge they need to deliver effective presentations and pitches to investors.
Here are some additional tips for tutoring an individual on public speaking for pitching investors or delivering presentations:
- Help them to understand their audience. What are the investors' needs and interests? What kind of information do they need to hear in order to be persuaded?
- Help them to craft a compelling message. The pitch or presentation should be clear, concise, and persuasive. It should also be tailored to the specific audience.
- Help them to practice delivering their message. The individual should practice delivering their pitch or presentation in front of a mirror or with a small group of people. This will help them to feel more comfortable and confident when they are giving a real presentation.
With the right training and practice, anyone can learn to be an effective public speaker.