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Amy Summers
The Pitch brings you success in business and life. Get your message across more effectively using the latest technology with classic communications techniques.
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Encore Episode 224 - Slowing Email Speed Fatalities

Encore Episode 224 - Slowing Email Speed Fatalities

Amazon is not your competition. Learn how to manage the “new normal” of speedy response times in your daily communications. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
03:4504/10/2024
Encore Episode 374 - Center On A Theme, Salt Heals Everything

Encore Episode 374 - Center On A Theme, Salt Heals Everything

It doesn’t have to be complicated, it can be as simple as salt. Learn how to weave a simple theme to create an unforgettable memory. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:4403/10/2024
Encore Episode 160 - Tack to Get Back On Track

Encore Episode 160 - Tack to Get Back On Track

Sailors know the trick to stay on course. Learn how often to stop and strategize so you can sail right into your target goals. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:1602/10/2024
Encore Episode 194 - Be Committed But Not Overcommitted

Encore Episode 194 - Be Committed But Not Overcommitted

 I never work with more than 10 clients at once. Learn to create a personalized filter to protect your most valuable commitments. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:1301/10/2024
Encore Episode 177 - Pushback On Push Notifications For More Productivity

Encore Episode 177 - Pushback On Push Notifications For More Productivity

Don't waste an entire day with these distractions. Learn how to avoid being pulled down a rabbit hole of unplanned interruptions. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:1630/09/2024
Encore Episode 166 - Schedule Change Gains Time

Encore Episode 166 - Schedule Change Gains Time

It’s my fault my calendar is slammed but Tope Awotona’s Calendly is helping. Learn to gain back time in your schedule by re-setting boundaries. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
03:2429/09/2024
Encore Episode 79 - Pitching, Partying and Politics

Encore Episode 79 - Pitching, Partying and Politics

Office parties can be stressful if you don’t set communications ground rules. Learn how to avoid eggnog and mistletoe mishaps. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
03:2628/09/2024
Encore Episode 136 - Internet-Free Plan B

Encore Episode 136 - Internet-Free Plan B

I have a love-hate relationship with my email. Learn how to stay productive during an expected or unexpected disconnect. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:1727/09/2024
Encore Episode 248 - Creating Communication Chemistry

Encore Episode 248 - Creating Communication Chemistry

Try this experiment at your next networking event like I did recently at the University of Florida. Learn how to use bonding and interacting to make new connections. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
03:1126/09/2024
Encore Episode 111 - Beware of the Shiny Objects

Encore Episode 111 - Beware of the Shiny Objects

Don’t get caught by these distractions. Learn how to shut down the shiny objects and refocus on productivity. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:1125/09/2024
Encore Episode 168 - Virtually Stalk Your Next Boss

Encore Episode 168 - Virtually Stalk Your Next Boss

Kelsi scored an internship by following me on Instagram. Learn how to strategically engage your way into your future job. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:2324/09/2024
Encore Episode 63 - A Healthy Pitching Pipeline

Encore Episode 63 - A Healthy Pitching Pipeline

Are you in a pitching slump? Learn how to maintain a healthy pitching pipeline and avoid drastic dry spells. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
01:4923/09/2024
Encore Episode 259 - Go Big or Go Home

Encore Episode 259 - Go Big or Go Home

The Mets lost but my client’s grand gesture was a grand slam. Learn how to show gratitude in meaningful and memorable ways. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:2322/09/2024
Encore Episode 231 - Three Rules for Working a Room

Encore Episode 231 - Three Rules for Working a Room

Hustle or hang out? Learn how to prep for a large networking event to maximize your time. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:2221/09/2024
Encore Episode 104 - #OnIt

Encore Episode 104 - #OnIt

Some work just doesn’t come together as planned. Learn how to expedite problem tasks off your to-do list. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:2420/09/2024
Encore Episode 276 - Practice Decisions Over Demands

Encore Episode 276 - Practice Decisions Over Demands

 My default boss mode is demanding. Learn how to empower someone else to make a decision without fear of failure. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
03:0619/09/2024
Encore Episode 21 - When You’re Hot You’re Hot, or Maybe Not?

Encore Episode 21 - When You’re Hot You’re Hot, or Maybe Not?

 To effectively close a deal you must strategically track who you are pitching. Learn how to organize your leads to close more deals. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:2618/09/2024
Encore Episode 273 - Talk With Me vs. At Me

Encore Episode 273 - Talk With Me vs. At Me

 Are you listening to me or are you thinking about what you are going to say next? Learn how to listen, acknowledge and respond for a two-way conversation.  #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:1117/09/2024
Encore Episode 41 - Finding Your Personal Pitching Zone

Encore Episode 41 - Finding Your Personal Pitching Zone

Less distractions the better. Learn how to set personal pitching zone boundaries for more productivity. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:0016/09/2024
Encore Episode 249 - Nix the Niche to Find a New Network

Encore Episode 249 - Nix the Niche to Find a New Network

Anna Wintour was just not ready for me, which is how I found the University of Florida Alumni Association. Learn how to rapidly increase your network by networking slightly outside your niche. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:5015/09/2024
Encore Episode 219 - Use Eyes Not iPhone for Authentic Connections

Encore Episode 219 - Use Eyes Not iPhone for Authentic Connections

I disrupted the social order of NYC’s elevator etiquette with southern charm. Learn how to make more eye contact for better connections. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
01:4714/09/2024
Encore Episode 42 - Multitasking Pitfalls

Encore Episode 42 - Multitasking Pitfalls

Are you glamorizing multitasking? It could be a mistake. Learn how to trade multitasking for focus to avoid pitfalls in pitching. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:0513/09/2024
Encore Episode 189 - The 20-Minute Limit Maneuver

Encore Episode 189 - The 20-Minute Limit Maneuver

Having trouble getting your foot in the door? Learn how to get the meeting you want by simplifying and slimming down your request. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:2012/09/2024
Encore Episode 31 - Reframing Patience in Pitching

Encore Episode 31 - Reframing Patience in Pitching

 On-demand, get-it-when-you-want-it service has warped our perception of waiting. Learn to gauge someone’s timeline to avoid looking too impatient. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:2011/09/2024
Encore Episode 198 - Surround Yourself With Select Success

Encore Episode 198 - Surround Yourself With Select Success

Can’t find a mastermind group? Learn how to selectively select your own inner success circle. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:5210/09/2024
Encore Episode 40 - Do this Monday, and by Friday You’ll Thank Yourself

Encore Episode 40 - Do this Monday, and by Friday You’ll Thank Yourself

 Without goals it’s easy to get lost. Learn how setting aside 30 minutes every Monday will help you nail your Friday goals. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:0009/09/2024
Encore Episode 143 - Get Ahead of a PR Snowstorm

Encore Episode 143 - Get Ahead of a PR Snowstorm

Did someone call asking you to boycott the NBJ Summit? Learn how to develop a protocol to follow during an unexpected communications crisis. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
03:3708/09/2024
Encore Episode 158 - Growing Past the Growing Pains

Encore Episode 158 - Growing Past the Growing Pains

Who or what is dragging you down? Learn how to make drastic changes in your career and personal life to get to the next level. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:4607/09/2024
Encore Episode 117 - Putting Off Procrastination

Encore Episode 117 - Putting Off Procrastination

Stop wasting time. Learn to get the most difficult, time-consuming project underway so you can get on with the rest of your day. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
01:2606/09/2024
Encore Episode 156 - Postpone a “Yes” until You’re at Your Best

Encore Episode 156 - Postpone a “Yes” until You’re at Your Best

 I have a hard time saying, “no.” Learn the “no, not now” tactic to postpone a “yes.” #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:5005/09/2024
Encore Episode 84 - Stay Mobile

Encore Episode 84 - Stay Mobile

Is the office tying you down? Learn to work from anywhere by having your entire office right at your fingertips. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:1304/09/2024
Encore Episode 149 - Triage Your Email

Encore Episode 149 - Triage Your Email

 Don’t let your inbox stress you out. Learn to prioritize email responses to sidestep getting sucked into time-consuming, non-urgent requests. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:4703/09/2024
Encore Episode 59 - Clear the Clutter

Encore Episode 59 - Clear the Clutter

 Clutter can be a roadblock in pitching. Learn how a physical and virtual daily sweep can clear the way for a productive day. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
01:3302/09/2024
Encore Episode 108 - Ready, Set, Goal

Encore Episode 108 - Ready, Set, Goal

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Learn how to goal set in a way that will beat your 5-year deadline by forcing you into action today. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:5301/09/2024
Encore Episode 229 - Make More MoMA Moments

Encore Episode 229 - Make More MoMA Moments

Strategically timed service was more savory than the 7-course meal at The Museum of Modern Art. Learn how to provide exceptional customer service by experiencing it first. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:4631/08/2024
Encore Episode 187 - Relinquish Control With A Good Front-End Game

Encore Episode 187 - Relinquish Control With A Good Front-End Game

It’s a standard disadvantage of publicity. Learn how to release control with confidence. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:2830/08/2024
Encore Episode 150 - Transition from “Worker Bee” to “Fabulous Me”

Encore Episode 150 - Transition from “Worker Bee” to “Fabulous Me”

I typically find myself putting on sequins in a stall. Learn how to transition before events and not be too intense. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:1129/08/2024
Encore Episode 167 - Change Lanes To Pick Up A New Audience

Encore Episode 167 - Change Lanes To Pick Up A New Audience

Anastasia on Broadway is not staying in their lane at The Pierre. Learn how a slight detour can attract new customers. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
03:2128/08/2024
Encore Episode 159 - Schmooze With Your Own Kind

Encore Episode 159 - Schmooze With Your Own Kind

I’ve never been pumped about hanging out with PR people until now. Learn how and why to network within your own industry. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
04:3227/08/2024
Encore Episode 80 - Random Acts of Referrals

Encore Episode 80 - Random Acts of Referrals

We are living in a “rate me” world. Learn how the written word in the form of a referral, rating, recommendation or review can be a great virtual networking tool. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:2126/08/2024
Encore Episode 325 - Make It Memorable

Encore Episode 325 - Make It Memorable

Before you have another unforgettable, routine day, try this. Learn how to be remembered and talked about (in a good way) for a very long time. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:2225/08/2024
Encore Episode 256 - Character Click Caution

Encore Episode 256 - Character Click Caution

Oscar Wilde’s observations on our every little actions are even more revealing today. Learn how social media can make or break your distinctive mental and moral qualities. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
03:3724/08/2024
Encore Episode 332 - Avoid The Sequel

Encore Episode 332 - Avoid The Sequel

If it was a success once, it doesn’t mean it will be again. Learn how to take a risk without defaulting to a repeat. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:0823/08/2024
Encore Episode 113 - Fashion-Forward Approach

Encore Episode 113 - Fashion-Forward Approach

I don’t play golf, but landed a client by complimenting his wardrobe. Learn to think outside the box when networking with hard to read leads. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:5422/08/2024
Encore Episode 284 - How Do You Say Five Stars?

Encore Episode 284 - How Do You Say Five Stars?

Horst Schulze says the new luxury is checking in and out whenever you want. Learn how to communicate flexibility, compassion and openness in order to earn five stars. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:2521/08/2024
Encore Episode 179 - If You Can’t Laugh With Them, Laugh At Yourself

Encore Episode 179 - If You Can’t Laugh With Them, Laugh At Yourself

Because Gwyneth Paltrow has a sense of humor, America now knows about ashwagandha. Learn how to use humor to raise your profile in the face of criticism. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:1720/08/2024
Encore Episode 172 - Look The Part

Encore Episode 172 - Look The Part

Don’t go on TV talking about weight loss if you have a beer belly. Learn the importance of image as it relates to your message. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:2719/08/2024
Encore Episode 308 - Shortcuts That Strip Michelin Worthy Stars

Encore Episode 308 - Shortcuts That Strip Michelin Worthy Stars

A bad hostess can ruin a meal. Learn how to improve the customer experience at every touch point of business. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:4918/08/2024
Encore Episode 228 - When in Doubt Dress Up

Encore Episode 228 - When in Doubt Dress Up

What are you wearing tonight? Learn how to foolproof your fashion to avoid communicating awkwardness. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:2517/08/2024
Encore Episode 144 - Do More Than Click Connect

Encore Episode 144 - Do More Than Click Connect

In case you didn’t know, LinkedIn is not a dating app. Learn how to expand your LinkedIn network with the proper pitch. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
02:2916/08/2024