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Pitch MastersS2 E04: Oliver Aust, CEO Coach and former easyJet Chief CommunicatorWhat separates the world’s best communicators from everyone else? In this episode of Pitch Masters, I sit down with Oliver Aust —former easyJet Chief Communicator, bestselling author, and founder of Speak Like a CEO — to talk about how leaders can pitch, persuade, and present with authenticity. From stories of easyJet’s scrappy early days to his philosophy of anti-fragile communication, Oliver shares practical insights on storytelling, structure, and confidence. His advice is simple yet profound: be cool, be helpful, be flexible.
To find out more about the Speak Like A CEO Academy, podcast or books, visit Oliver’s...
2025-10-261h 06Pitch MastersS2 E04 VIDEO VERSION: Oliver Aust, CEO Coach and former easyJet Chief CommunicatorWhat separates the world’s best communicators from everyone else? In this episode of Pitch Masters, I sit down with Oliver Aust —former easyJet Chief Communicator, bestselling author, and founder of Speak Like a CEO — to talk about how leaders can pitch, persuade, and present with authenticity. From stories of easyJet’s scrappy early days to his philosophy of anti-fragile communication, Oliver shares practical insights on storytelling, structure, and confidence. His advice is simple yet profound: be cool, be helpful, be flexible.
To find out more about the Speak Like A CEO Academy, podcast or books, visit Oliver’s...
2025-10-261h 06Pitch MastersS2 E04: Oliver Aust, CEO Coach and former easyJet Chief CommunicatorWhat separates the world’s best communicators from everyone else? In this episode of Pitch Masters, I sit down with Oliver Aust —former easyJet Chief Communicator, bestselling author, and founder of Speak Like a CEO — to talk about how leaders can pitch, persuade, and present with authenticity. From stories of easyJet’s scrappy early days to his philosophy of anti-fragile communication, Oliver shares practical insights on storytelling, structure, and confidence. His advice is simple yet profound: be cool, be helpful, be flexible.
To find out more about the Speak Like A CEO Academy, podcast or books, visit Oliver’s...
2025-10-261h 06Pitch MastersS2 E04 VIDEO VERSION: Oliver Aust, CEO Coach and former easyJet Chief CommunicatorWhat separates the world’s best communicators from everyone else? In this episode of Pitch Masters, I sit down with Oliver Aust —former easyJet Chief Communicator, bestselling author, and founder of Speak Like a CEO — to talk about how leaders can pitch, persuade, and present with authenticity. From stories of easyJet’s scrappy early days to his philosophy of anti-fragile communication, Oliver shares practical insights on storytelling, structure, and confidence. His advice is simple yet profound: be cool, be helpful, be flexible.
To find out more about the Speak Like A CEO Academy, podcast or books, visit Oliver’s...
2025-10-261h 06
The Darin Olien ShowDani Fontaine: The Secret System in Your Body That Controls Everything (ECS Explained)
In this mind-expanding episode, Darin sits down with Dani Fontaine — researcher, practitioner, and expert on the human body’s forgotten communication system: the endocannabinoid system. They unravel how this network regulates everything from mood and sleep to pain and consciousness — and why it was deliberately scrubbed from mainstream medical education.
Dani reveals how cannabinoids, light, sound, and nature all communicate with our body’s receptor fields — shaping the way we feel, heal, and perceive the world. Together they explore the profound spiritual and scientific implications of this hidden system, and how it connects us back to balance...
2025-10-241h 28
SuperLife with Darin OlienDani Fontaine: The Secret System in Your Body That Controls Everything (ECS Explained)In this mind-expanding episode, Darin sits down with Dani Fontaine — researcher, practitioner, and expert on the human body's forgotten communication system: the endocannabinoid system. They unravel how this network regulates everything from mood and sleep to pain and consciousness — and why it was deliberately scrubbed from mainstream medical education. Dani reveals how cannabinoids, light, sound, and nature all communicate with our body's receptor fields — shaping the way we feel, heal, and perceive the world. Together they explore the profound spiritual and scientific implications of this hidden system, and how it connects us back to balance, nature, and truth...
2025-10-241h 28
Write Club PodcastDanny FontaineDanny coaches teams and pitches multi-million-dollar deals to some of the world’s biggest brands, blending creativity, psychology, storytelling, and immersive experiences. He also hosts the Pitch Masters podcast and is the author of Pitch, a guide to mastering the art of selling ideas.Danny shares his journey to becoming The Pitch Guy, explores why so many people fear pitching, and reveals practical tips to help writers confidently pitch their work. From externalising your novel’s themes to flipping your mindset and enjoying the process, this episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to get their writ...
2025-10-1425 minPitch MastersS2 E03: Julian Treasure, Listening Expert and TED Talk LegendIn this compelling episode of Pitch Masters, I sit down with Julian Treasure, renowned sound and communication expert, author, and five-time TED speaker whose talks have collectively been viewed over 160 million times. Julian reveals why listening, not just speaking, is critical in business, pitches, and leadership. Drawing from his new book, Sound Affects, we explore the profound impact of sound and listening on our personal effectiveness, organisational success, and even global economics. Tune in to learn how genuinely tuning in can transform your next pitch and beyond.
For more insights, explore Julian’s book Sound Affects, or join...
2025-08-061h 13Pitch MastersS2 E03: Julian Treasure, Listening Expert and TED Talk LegendIn this compelling episode of Pitch Masters, I sit down with Julian Treasure, renowned sound and communication expert, author, and five-time TED speaker whose talks have collectively been viewed over 160 million times. Julian reveals why listening, not just speaking, is critical in business, pitches, and leadership. Drawing from his new book, Sound Affects, we explore the profound impact of sound and listening on our personal effectiveness, organisational success, and even global economics. Tune in to learn how genuinely tuning in can transform your next pitch and beyond.
For more insights, explore Julian’s book Sound Affects, or join...
2025-08-061h 13Pitch MastersS2 E03 VIDEO VERSION: Julian Treasure, Listening Expert and TED Talk LegendIn this compelling episode of Pitch Masters, I sit down with Julian Treasure, renowned sound and communication expert, author, and five-time TED speaker whose talks have collectively been viewed over 160 million times. Julian reveals why listening, not just speaking, is critical in business, pitches, and leadership. Drawing from his new book, Sound Affects, we explore the profound impact of sound and listening on our personal effectiveness, organisational success, and even global economics. Tune in to learn how genuinely tuning in can transform your next pitch and beyond.
For more insights, explore Julian’s book Sound Affects, or join...
2025-08-061h 13Pitch MastersS2 E03 VIDEO VERSION: Julian Treasure, Listening Expert and TED Talk LegendIn this compelling episode of Pitch Masters, I sit down with Julian Treasure, renowned sound and communication expert, author, and five-time TED speaker whose talks have collectively been viewed over 160 million times. Julian reveals why listening, not just speaking, is critical in business, pitches, and leadership. Drawing from his new book, Sound Affects, we explore the profound impact of sound and listening on our personal effectiveness, organisational success, and even global economics. Tune in to learn how genuinely tuning in can transform your next pitch and beyond.
For more insights, explore Julian’s book Sound Affects, or join...
2025-08-061h 13
The Career Equation®: The Formula for Career ClarityPitching Yourself And Your Ideas With Confidence: Lessons from Sales Leader and Author Danny FontaineWhat happens when a creative soul gets thrown into the world of corporate sales? Today, Zoë welcomes Danny Fontaine, who transformed from a struggling salesperson into IBM's experiential sales leader and bestselling author of "Pitch: How to Captivate and Convince Any Audience on the Planet."
Danny's story isn't just about mastering the art of pitching; it's about discovering that the very traits he tried to hide were actually his greatest strengths. From recreating cocktail bars in office spaces to orchestrating Hollywood-style presentations, Danny reveals how bringing genuine emotion and immersive experiences to business can create unforgettable moments t...
2025-07-2145 minPitch MastersS2 E02 VIDEO VERSION:Chris Hay, AI Technologist & FuturistChris Hay, AI Technologist & Futurist
When it comes to pitching, most people think about perfect slides, rehearsed lines, and the sweaty palms that come with trying to stick the landing. But as anyone who’s seen Chris Hay in action will tell you, great pitching rarely looks like a rigid script — and increasingly, it doesn’t happen without a little help from artificial intelligence.
Chris and I know each other well through our time at IBM, where I’ve watched him pitch complex ideas to huge audiences without ever appearing tied to a slide deck. He describe...
2025-06-221h 17Pitch MastersS2 E02:Chris Hay, AI Technologist & FuturistChris Hay, AI Technologist & Futurist
When it comes to pitching, most people think about perfect slides, rehearsed lines, and the sweaty palms that come with trying to stick the landing. But as anyone who’s seen Chris Hay in action will tell you, great pitching rarely looks like a rigid script — and increasingly, it doesn’t happen without a little help from artificial intelligence.
Chris and I know each other well through our time at IBM, where I’ve watched him pitch complex ideas to huge audiences without ever appearing tied to a slide deck. He describe...
2025-06-221h 17Pitch MastersS2 E02:Chris Hay, AI Technologist & FuturistChris Hay, AI Technologist & Futurist
When it comes to pitching, most people think about perfect slides, rehearsed lines, and the sweaty palms that come with trying to stick the landing. But as anyone who’s seen Chris Hay in action will tell you, great pitching rarely looks like a rigid script — and increasingly, it doesn’t happen without a little help from artificial intelligence.
Chris and I know each other well through our time at IBM, where I’ve watched him pitch complex ideas to huge audiences without ever appearing tied to a slide deck. He describe...
2025-06-221h 17Pitch MastersS2 E02 VIDEO VERSION:Chris Hay, AI Technologist & FuturistChris Hay, AI Technologist & Futurist
When it comes to pitching, most people think about perfect slides, rehearsed lines, and the sweaty palms that come with trying to stick the landing. But as anyone who’s seen Chris Hay in action will tell you, great pitching rarely looks like a rigid script — and increasingly, it doesn’t happen without a little help from artificial intelligence.
Chris and I know each other well through our time at IBM, where I’ve watched him pitch complex ideas to huge audiences without ever appearing tied to a slide deck. He describe...
2025-06-221h 17
We Have A MeetingHow to PITCH anything and WIN everyime (A Sales Storytelling Masterclass) - Danny Fontaine📘 Grab the book Sales Is Therapy: https://shorturl.at/qZB70 📺 Hit Subscribe for more world-class conversations like this: https://www.youtube.com/@WeHaveAMeeting🎤 How to Pitch Anything with Danny Fontaine — Author of PITCHWhat if every pitch you've ever made… was missing the real story?In this episode, we sit down with Danny Fontaine — the pitch master behind some of the biggest campaigns in the world — to uncover what most people get dead wrong about persuasion, attention, and storytelling in 2025.This isn't another “how to sell” chat. This is how to make people care....
2025-06-101h 00
Don’t Miss The Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook Experience!Pitch by Danny FontainePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/7155to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Pitch
Author: Danny Fontaine
Narrator: Danny Fontaine
Format: mp3
Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
Release date: 06-05-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Business Development & Entrepreneurship
Publisher's Summary:
Pitching sucks. The word alone conjures up dull PowerPoint decks, pushy tactics, and shouty emails. But it doesn't have to be that way. Danny Fontaine, an expert in innovative pitching, presents a game-changing guide that transforms pitching into an exciting, creative and enjoyable experience. Drawing from his billion-dollar pitching experience, this book delves into the psychology of connection, storytelling mastery, and practical...
2025-06-0510h 03Pitch MastersS2 E01 VIDEO VERSION: Daniel H. Pink, 7x NYT bestselling authorDaniel H. Pink, bestselling author and expert on human behaviour, joins the show to explore the art and science of persuasion. He shares how modern sales is less about manipulation and more about attunement, buoyancy, and clarity—three traits vital in today’s world of information parity. Pink also discusses the surprising power of ambiverts, the myth of extroverted sales stars, and how regret can drive personal growth. With practical insights and research-backed tips, this episode redefines pitching as a collaborative act rooted in empathy and understanding.
When I first started out in the world of pitching, I wa...
2025-05-1156 minPitch MastersS2 E01: Daniel H. Pink, 7x NYT bestselling authorDaniel H. Pink, bestselling author and expert on human behaviour, joins the show to explore the art and science of persuasion. He shares how modern sales is less about manipulation and more about attunement, buoyancy, and clarity—three traits vital in today’s world of information parity. Pink also discusses the surprising power of ambiverts, the myth of extroverted sales stars, and how regret can drive personal growth. With practical insights and research-backed tips, this episode redefines pitching as a collaborative act rooted in empathy and understanding.
When I first started out in the world of pitching, I wa...
2025-05-1156 minPitch MastersS2 E01: Daniel H. Pink, 7x NYT bestselling authorDaniel H. Pink, bestselling author and expert on human behaviour, joins the show to explore the art and science of persuasion. He shares how modern sales is less about manipulation and more about attunement, buoyancy, and clarity—three traits vital in today’s world of information parity. Pink also discusses the surprising power of ambiverts, the myth of extroverted sales stars, and how regret can drive personal growth. With practical insights and research-backed tips, this episode redefines pitching as a collaborative act rooted in empathy and understanding.
When I first started out in the world of pitching, I wa...
2025-05-1156 minPitch MastersS2 E01 VIDEO VERSION: Daniel H. Pink, 7x NYT bestselling authorDaniel H. Pink, bestselling author and expert on human behaviour, joins the show to explore the art and science of persuasion. He shares how modern sales is less about manipulation and more about attunement, buoyancy, and clarity—three traits vital in today’s world of information parity. Pink also discusses the surprising power of ambiverts, the myth of extroverted sales stars, and how regret can drive personal growth. With practical insights and research-backed tips, this episode redefines pitching as a collaborative act rooted in empathy and understanding.
When I first started out in the world of pitching, I wa...
2025-05-1156 min
Straight From The Record BoxStraight From The Record Box | 24.01.2025Music | Playlist | Events | Radio | More...
https://linktr.ee/dannyrhysmusic
Tracklist
Kideko, A-Trak - Loving You [Ultra]
CASSIMM, D'Vision - You Got It All [Golden Recordings]
Wh0 - The Funk [Wh0 Plays]
Riordan - Gimme [THREE SIX ZERO]
Danny Howard, Joshwa (feat. Mahalia Fontaine) - (This Is A) Warning [Nothing Else Matters]
Charlie Powell - Act A Fool [Toolroom]
Qubiko - Dark Side [Toolroom Trax]
AYYBO - Demon Time [GDB Records]
Illyus & Barrientos - Zapata [Toolroom]
Audiojack - Surrender [Toolroom Trax]
Zsak - Escape From This House [There Was Jack]
Monty Kiddo - The Sit Down [HouseU Records]
Daniel Dash...
2025-01-2400 min
Straight From The Record BoxStraight From The Record Box | 10.01.2025Music | Playlist | Events | Radio | More...
https://linktr.ee/dannyrhysmusic
Tracklist
Riva Starr, Harry Stone - Chasing Thrills [Snatch! Records]
Hank - Pace Joint [COCO]
Act On - On My Mind [Love & Other]
Amorhouse - In The Morning [Motive Records]
Charlie Powell - Act A Fool [Toolroom]
Tenacious - Glitter And Gold [House Heads]
Costa UK - Get Up [House Heads]
Qubiko - Dark Side [Toolroom Trax]
Fer BR - Playbooyz [MÜSE]
Heyma - In My Mind [Let Me Know]
Danny Howard, Joshwa (feat. Mahalia Fontaine) - (This Is A) Warning [Nothing Else Matters]
Tony Romera, Crusy, Low Steppa - W...
2025-01-1000 min
Straight From The Record BoxStraight From The Record Box | Best Of 2024 Part 1Music | Playlist | Events | Radio | More...
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ANOTR, Erik Bandt, Leven Kali - How You Feel [No Art]
Michael Gray, Tatiana Owens - Season High [Sultra]
KC Lights, WELT - Fly [Toolroom]
Deeper Purpose, Jalja, Lazy Joe - One By One [Toolroom]
BAVHU - I Work For A Living [TMRW]
Melvo Baptiste, Annette Brown - Did You Pray Today? [Glitterbox]
Wh0, Anelisa Lamola - The Power [Sweat It Out]
CASSIMM, Mahalia Fontaine - Hear Me Out [Toolroom]
Groove P - Are They Real [Pleased As Punch]
Illyus & Barrientos - Family Business [Jackie’s Music]
Makree - The Po...
2024-12-2700 min
Straight From The Record BoxStraight From The Record Box | 27.09.2024Music | Playlist | Events | Radio | More...
https://linktr.ee/dannyrhysmusic
Tracklist
CASSIMM, Mahalia Fontaine - Hear Me Out [Toolroom]
Marco Santoro - People [Let Me Know]
Kryder, Öwnboss - Connect [Tomorrowland]
Martin Ikin - Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime [Ultra]
Illyus & Barrientos - D.A.N.C.E [Toolroom]
Danny Rhys - Switch [Toolroom Trax]
Jewel Kid - The Key [IN ROTATION]
Wh0, Sam Frandisco vs Yomanda - Synth & Strings [Wh0 Plays]
Scruby – Don't Stop Pushing [Toolroom Trax]
Sowel - On Repeat [Arcadia Music]
Fabi Hernandez, Allan Piziano - Al Ritmo [Toolroom Trax]
Sllash & Doppe - Tombolero [Toolroom]
Tre Reynolds - M...
2024-09-2700 min
Straight From The Record BoxStraight From The Record Box | 20.09.2024Music | Playlist | Events | Radio | More...
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Tracklist
Milk & Sugar, James Hurr - I Love Music [Toolroom]
Tenacious - So Good [Fool's Paradise]
CASSIMM, Mahalia Fontaine - Hear Me Out [Toolroom]
Ben Miller - Burn The Candle [Club Sweat]
Edd - Every Morning [Helix Records]
Catz 'n Dogz (feat. Aaron Veal) - Jump, Bounce [Nothing Else Matters]
Low Steppa - Seshy Fodder [Simma Black]
Danny Rhys - Switch [Toolroom Trax]
Illyus & Barrientos - D.A.N.C.E [Toolroom]
Wh0, Sam Frandisco vs Yomanda - Synth & Strings [Wh0 Plays]
Dario Nunez, Nolek - Feel Alive [Wh0 Plays]
Sowel...
2024-09-2000 min
Straight From The Record BoxStraight From The Record Box | May 2024Danny Rhys returns with Straight From The Record Box featuring new music from HoneyLuv, Dennis Ferrer, David Morales, Tony Romera and Crusy. Plus, Danny gives his new track with Nausica an exclusive first play here on the show!
Music | Playlist | Events | Radio | More...
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HoneyLuv - Right Spot (Dennis Ferrer Remix) [Crosstown Rebels]
Jaxx Inc., Amy Lauren - Feel It [House Heads]
Zsak - The Reason [House Heads]
Nick van Tiel - Hey Scottie [LouLou Players]
Daniel Dash - I Don’t Depend [HouseU]
CASSIMM, Mahalia Fontaine - Say Yeah [Toolroom]
David Morales, Wh0 vs Sam Fr...
2024-05-0100 min
Real Creative LeadershipHow to Prepare Yourself for the Pitch — with Danny FontaineBuilding the perfect pitch takes experience and insight, which guest Danny Fontaine has in spades. Host of the popular podcast, “Pitch Masters,” Danny joins Adam Morgan for a conversation about storytelling driven by emotions and vulnerability, all while proving that pitching the client can be anything but routine.
2023-12-0639 minPitch MastersS1E25 VIDEO VERSION: Graham Thomas and The Pitch for British RailThe pitch to become British Rail’s advertising agency in 1979 is one of the greatest of all time. It involved an immersive theatrical experience that showed an audience a problem in a completely new light. The story has been told to me many times by many people, but always with a different spin. I decided to find out the truth for myself and tracked down Graham Thomas, who was – in 1979 – an Account Manager for Allen, Brady & Marsh, and played a vital role in this now-legendary pitch.
In this episode, he talks me through the pitch itself as well as...
2023-08-071h 18Pitch MastersS1E25: Graham Thomas and The Pitch for British RailThe pitch to become British Rail’s advertising agency in 1979 is one of the greatest of all time. It involved an immersive theatrical experience that showed an audience a problem in a completely new light. The story has been told to me many times by many people, but always with a different spin. I decided to find out the truth for myself and tracked down Graham Thomas, who was – in 1979 – an Account Manager for Allen, Brady & Marsh, and played a vital role in this now-legendary pitch.
In this episode, he talks me through the pitch itself as well as...
2023-08-071h 18Pitch MastersS1E25 VIDEO VERSION: Graham Thomas and The Pitch for British RailThe pitch to become British Rail’s advertising agency in 1979 is one of the greatest of all time. It involved an immersive theatrical experience that showed an audience a problem in a completely new light. The story has been told to me many times by many people, but always with a different spin. I decided to find out the truth for myself and tracked down Graham Thomas, who was – in 1979 – an Account Manager for Allen, Brady & Marsh, and played a vital role in this now-legendary pitch.
In this episode, he talks me through the pitch itself as well as...
2023-08-071h 18Pitch MastersS1E25: Graham Thomas and The Pitch for British RailThe pitch to become British Rail’s advertising agency in 1979 is one of the greatest of all time. It involved an immersive theatrical experience that showed an audience a problem in a completely new light. The story has been told to me many times by many people, but always with a different spin. I decided to find out the truth for myself and tracked down Graham Thomas, who was – in 1979 – an Account Manager for Allen, Brady & Marsh, and played a vital role in this now-legendary pitch.
In this episode, he talks me through the pitch itself as well as...
2023-08-071h 18Pitch MastersS1E24 VIDEO VERSION: Oren Klaff, bestselling author of Pitch AnythingOren Klaff is the real deal. He raises vast sums of investment capital every single day using his unique and hugely popular methods of pitching - as outlined in his international bestselling book, Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal.
We talk about a LOT of topics: swagger, making money, persuasion, human behaviour, capital markets, Anthony Scaramucci, cognitive psychology, power hierarchies and status, billionaires and valets, values, and negotiating - and we even do some role play.
WARNING - there is some fairly explicit and expletive language throughout this episode...
2023-07-231h 18Pitch MastersS1E24: Oren Klaff, bestselling author of Pitch AnythingOren Klaff is the real deal. He raises vast sums of investment capital every single day using his unique and hugely popular methods of pitching - as outlined in his international bestselling book, Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal.
We talk about a LOT of topics: swagger, making money, persuasion, human behaviour, capital markets, Anthony Scaramucci, cognitive psychology, power hierarchies and status, billionaires and valets, values, and negotiating - and we even do some role play.
WARNING - there is some fairly explicit and expletive language throughout this episode...
2023-07-231h 18Pitch MastersS1E24 VIDEO VERSION: Oren Klaff, bestselling author of Pitch AnythingOren Klaff is the real deal. He raises vast sums of investment capital every single day using his unique and hugely popular methods of pitching - as outlined in his international bestselling book, Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal.
We talk about a LOT of topics: swagger, making money, persuasion, human behaviour, capital markets, Anthony Scaramucci, cognitive psychology, power hierarchies and status, billionaires and valets, values, and negotiating - and we even do some role play.
WARNING - there is some fairly explicit and expletive language throughout this episode...
2023-07-231h 18Pitch MastersS1E24: Oren Klaff, bestselling author of Pitch AnythingOren Klaff is the real deal. He raises vast sums of investment capital every single day using his unique and hugely popular methods of pitching - as outlined in his international bestselling book, Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal.
We talk about a LOT of topics: swagger, making money, persuasion, human behaviour, capital markets, Anthony Scaramucci, cognitive psychology, power hierarchies and status, billionaires and valets, values, and negotiating - and we even do some role play.
WARNING - there is some fairly explicit and expletive language throughout this episode...
2023-07-231h 18Pitch MastersS1E23 VIDEO VERSION: Peter Coughter, bestselling author of The Art of the PitchIn this episode of the Pitch Masters podcast, I speak to yet another one of my all-time pitching heroes, the legendary Peter Coughter, founder and CEO of Coughter & Company, Professor at VCU Brandcenter, and author of one of my favourite books - The Art of the Pitch: Persuasion and Presentation Skills that Win Business.
In this episode, we discuss a lot of pitch material - the fear we all have, whether we need a deck, bringing the right people, and breaking the rules. But, best of all, Peter is a natural-born storyteller, and this episode is packed...
2023-07-091h 19Pitch MastersS1E23: Peter Coughter, bestselling author of The Art of the PitchIn this episode of the Pitch Masters podcast, I speak to yet another one of my all-time pitching heroes, the legendary Peter Coughter, founder and CEO of Coughter & Company, Professor at VCU Brandcenter, and author of one of my favourite books - The Art of the Pitch: Persuasion and Presentation Skills that Win Business.
In this episode, we discuss a lot of pitch material - the fear we all have, whether we need a deck, bringing the right people, and breaking the rules. But, best of all, Peter is a natural-born storyteller, and this episode is packed...
2023-07-091h 19Pitch MastersS1E23 VIDEO VERSION: Peter Coughter, bestselling author of The Art of the PitchIn this episode of the Pitch Masters podcast, I speak to yet another one of my all-time pitching heroes, the legendary Peter Coughter, founder and CEO of Coughter & Company, Professor at VCU Brandcenter, and author of one of my favourite books - The Art of the Pitch: Persuasion and Presentation Skills that Win Business.
In this episode, we discuss a lot of pitch material - the fear we all have, whether we need a deck, bringing the right people, and breaking the rules. But, best of all, Peter is a natural-born storyteller, and this episode is packed...
2023-07-091h 19Pitch MastersS1E23: Peter Coughter, bestselling author of The Art of the PitchIn this episode of the Pitch Masters podcast, I speak to yet another one of my all-time pitching heroes, the legendary Peter Coughter, founder and CEO of Coughter & Company, Professor at VCU Brandcenter, and author of one of my favourite books - The Art of the Pitch: Persuasion and Presentation Skills that Win Business.
In this episode, we discuss a lot of pitch material - the fear we all have, whether we need a deck, bringing the right people, and breaking the rules. But, best of all, Peter is a natural-born storyteller, and this episode is packed...
2023-07-091h 19Pitch MastersS1E22 VIDEO VERSION: Hilary Salzman, the Business StorytellerYou've probably heard of the power of storytelling in business, but how do we actually go about doing it - and do we need to be a natural-born storyteller? Enter, Hilary Salzman, the Business Storyteller.
Hilary is the founder of 22-stories.com and she's on a mission to get more people telling stories to grow their business. In this episode of Pitch Masters, we talk about why we should tell stories in business, the science behind creating emotional connections, and frameworks that you can immediately start using to create your own compelling stories. We also tal...
2023-06-251h 17Pitch MastersS1E22 VIDEO VERSION: Hilary Salzman, the Business StorytellerYou've probably heard of the power of storytelling in business, but how do we actually go about doing it - and do we need to be a natural-born storyteller? Enter, Hilary Salzman, the Business Storyteller.
Hilary is the founder of 22-stories.com and she's on a mission to get more people telling stories to grow their business. In this episode of Pitch Masters, we talk about why we should tell stories in business, the science behind creating emotional connections, and frameworks that you can immediately start using to create your own compelling stories. We also tal...
2023-06-251h 17Pitch MastersS1E22: Hilary Salzman, the Business StorytellerYou've probably heard of the power of storytelling in business, but how do we actually go about doing it - and do we need to be a natural-born storyteller? Enter, Hilary Salzman, the Business Storyteller.
Hilary is the founder of 22-stories.com and she's on a mission to get more people telling stories to grow their business. In this episode of Pitch Masters, we talk about why we should tell stories in business, the science behind creating emotional connections, and frameworks that you can immediately start using to create your own compelling stories. We also tal...
2023-06-251h 17Pitch MastersS1E22: Hilary Salzman, the Business StorytellerYou've probably heard of the power of storytelling in business, but how do we actually go about doing it - and do we need to be a natural-born storyteller? Enter, Hilary Salzman, the Business Storyteller.
Hilary is the founder of 22-stories.com and she's on a mission to get more people telling stories to grow their business. In this episode of Pitch Masters, we talk about why we should tell stories in business, the science behind creating emotional connections, and frameworks that you can immediately start using to create your own compelling stories. We also tal...
2023-06-251h 17Pitch MastersS1E21 VIDEO VERSION: Carl Hewitt, Inspirational Digital Marketing Agency Founder & CEOWelcome to a truly inspiring and motivating episode of Pitch Masters with Carl Hewitt, a young CEO of a digital marketing agency who founded the company when he was just 17 years old. He tells me the struggles he’s overcome with age bias, how he’s grown a business from door-to-door selling, how we can all use personas properly to win over an audience, how small tests always win the day, how he handled a mid-pitch panic attack, and how the dream of taking his mum to Rome has driven him towards success.
This episode is jam-packed with...
2023-06-111h 11Pitch MastersS1E21: Carl Hewitt, Inspirational Digital Marketing Agency Founder & CEOWelcome to a truly inspiring and motivating episode of Pitch Masters with Carl Hewitt, a young CEO of a digital marketing agency who founded the company when he was just 17 years old. He tells me the struggles he’s overcome with age bias, how he’s grown a business from door-to-door selling, how we can all use personas properly to win over an audience, how small tests always win the day, how he handled a mid-pitch panic attack, and how the dream of taking his mum to Rome has driven him towards success.
This episode is jam-packed with...
2023-06-111h 11
Pitch MastersS1E21: Carl Hewitt, Inspirational Digital Marketing Agency Founder & CEOWelcome to a truly inspiring and motivating episode of Pitch Masters with Carl Hewitt, a young CEO of a digital marketing agency who founded the company when he was just 17 years old. He tells me the struggles he’s overcome with age bias, how he’s grown a business from door-to-door selling, how we can all use personas properly to win over an audience, how small tests always win the day, how he handled a mid-pitch panic attack, and how the dream of taking his mum to Rome has driven him towards success.
This episode is jam-packed with...
2023-06-111h 11Pitch MastersS1E21 VIDEO VERSION: Carl Hewitt, Inspirational Digital Marketing Agency Founder & CEOWelcome to a truly inspiring and motivating episode of Pitch Masters with Carl Hewitt, a young CEO of a digital marketing agency who founded the company when he was just 17 years old. He tells me the struggles he’s overcome with age bias, how he’s grown a business from door-to-door selling, how we can all use personas properly to win over an audience, how small tests always win the day, how he handled a mid-pitch panic attack, and how the dream of taking his mum to Rome has driven him towards success.
This episode is jam-packed with...
2023-06-111h 11Pitch MastersS1E20: Jim Highsmith, Co-creator of the Agile Manifesto, Storyteller, AdventurerIn February 2001, 17 anarchists assembled in the Snowbird ski resort in Utah, USA. They had no fixed agenda and spent two days in lively conversation, creating what we all now know as the Agile Manifesto. A new mindset and movement were born that would change the face of software development, but they could never have guessed just how far-reaching, famous, and infamous their work would become. One of those 17 was Jim Highsmith, and in this episode, he tells me the story about the birth of Agile.
You'll hear Jim tell me the story of Snowbird, and how that...
2023-05-281h 13Pitch MastersS1E20: Jim Highsmith, Co-creator of the Agile Manifesto, Storyteller, AdventurerIn February 2001, 17 anarchists assembled in the Snowbird ski resort in Utah, USA. They had no fixed agenda and spent two days in lively conversation, creating what we all now know as the Agile Manifesto. A new mindset and movement were born that would change the face of software development, but they could never have guessed just how far-reaching, famous, and infamous their work would become. One of those 17 was Jim Highsmith, and in this episode, he tells me the story about the birth of Agile.
You'll hear Jim tell me the story of Snowbird, and how that...
2023-05-281h 13Pitch MastersS1E20 VIDEO VERSION: Jim Highsmith, Co-creator of the Agile Manifesto, Storyteller, AdventurerIn February 2001, 17 anarchists assembled in the Snowbird ski resort in Utah, USA. They had no fixed agenda and spent two days in lively conversation, creating what we all now know as the Agile Manifesto. A new mindset and movement were born that would change the face of software development, but they could never have guessed just how far-reaching, famous, and infamous their work would become. One of those 17 was Jim Highsmith, and in this episode, he tells me the story about the birth of Agile.
You'll hear Jim tell me the story of Snowbird, and how that...
2023-05-281h 13Pitch MastersS1E20 VIDEO VERSION: Jim Highsmith, Co-creator of the Agile Manifesto, Storyteller, AdventurerIn February 2001, 17 anarchists assembled in the Snowbird ski resort in Utah, USA. They had no fixed agenda and spent two days in lively conversation, creating what we all now know as the Agile Manifesto. A new mindset and movement were born that would change the face of software development, but they could never have guessed just how far-reaching, famous, and infamous their work would become. One of those 17 was Jim Highsmith, and in this episode, he tells me the story about the birth of Agile.
You'll hear Jim tell me the story of Snowbird, and how that...
2023-05-281h 13Pitch MastersS1E19 VIDEO VERSION: Nancy Duarte, communication expert, author, speaker, and CEO of Duarte, IncThis week on Pitch Masters: Nancy Duarte. Listening is essential for anyone who wants to improve their pitches, presentations and storytelling.
Nancy is another one of my all-time pitching heroes. Her work on ‘sparklines' has had a huge impact on my career and the way that work, and I use her methods every single day at IBM to create the most compelling pitches and presentations.
In this hour, you’ll hear about how Nancy discovered sparklines, the joy that followed and her moral decision about whether to share it with the world. We talk about spee...
2023-04-2355 minPitch MastersS1E19: Nancy Duarte, communication expert, author, speaker, and CEO of Duarte, IncVideo version available on Apple Podcasts and Youtube.
This week on Pitch Masters: Nancy Duarte. Listening is essential for anyone who wants to improve their pitches, presentations and storytelling.
Nancy is another one of my all-time pitching heroes. Her work on ‘sparklines' has had a huge impact on my career and the way that work, and I use her methods every single day at IBM to create the most compelling pitches and presentations.
In this hour, you’ll hear about how Nancy discovered sparklines, the joy that followed and her moral decision about wheth...
2023-04-2355 minPitch MastersS1E19 VIDEO VERSION: Nancy Duarte, communication expert, author, speaker, and CEO of Duarte, IncThis week on Pitch Masters: Nancy Duarte. Listening is essential for anyone who wants to improve their pitches, presentations and storytelling.
Nancy is another one of my all-time pitching heroes. Her work on ‘sparklines' has had a huge impact on my career and the way that work, and I use her methods every single day at IBM to create the most compelling pitches and presentations.
In this hour, you’ll hear about how Nancy discovered sparklines, the joy that followed and her moral decision about whether to share it with the world. We talk about spee...
2023-04-2355 minPitch MastersS1E19: Nancy Duarte, communication expert, author, speaker, and CEO of Duarte, IncVideo version available on Apple Podcasts and Youtube.
This week on Pitch Masters: Nancy Duarte. Listening is essential for anyone who wants to improve their pitches, presentations and storytelling.
Nancy is another one of my all-time pitching heroes. Her work on ‘sparklines' has had a huge impact on my career and the way that work, and I use her methods every single day at IBM to create the most compelling pitches and presentations.
In this hour, you’ll hear about how Nancy discovered sparklines, the joy that followed and her moral decision about wheth...
2023-04-2355 minPitch MastersS1E18: Jeb Blount, global sales guru and best-selling author of Sales EQJeb Blount is sales royalty. He's published 15 books on selling, including Sales EQ, Fanatical Prospecting, and Objections, and he's been top of my Pitch Masters hit list since the show began.
In this episode we cover a huge amount of ground: qualifying deals, closing deals, relationships, stories, 'the ledge', 'murder boarding' the chessboard of sales, how to withhold information for leverage, and of course, how we can create emotional connections. In 70 minutes we cover the entire sales cycle, and Jeb gives me a ridiculous amount of insights that we can all use to improve our pitches and m...
2023-04-091h 10Pitch MastersS1E18: Jeb Blount, global sales guru and best-selling author of Sales EQJeb Blount is sales royalty. He's published 15 books on selling, including Sales EQ, Fanatical Prospecting, and Objections, and he's been top of my Pitch Masters hit list since the show began.
In this episode we cover a huge amount of ground: qualifying deals, closing deals, relationships, stories, 'the ledge', 'murder boarding' the chessboard of sales, how to withhold information for leverage, and of course, how we can create emotional connections. In 70 minutes we cover the entire sales cycle, and Jeb gives me a ridiculous amount of insights that we can all use to improve our pitches and m...
2023-04-091h 10Pitch MastersS1E18 VIDEO VERSION: Jeb Blount, global sales guru and best-selling author of Sales EQJeb Blount is sales royalty. He's published 15 books on selling, including Sales EQ, Fanatical Prospecting, and Objections, and he's been top of my Pitch Masters hit list since the show began.
In this episode we cover a huge amount of ground: qualifying deals, closing deals, relationships, stories, 'the ledge', 'murder boarding' the chessboard of sales, how to withhold information for leverage, and of course, how we can create emotional connections. In 70 minutes we cover the entire sales cycle, and Jeb gives me a ridiculous amount of insights that we can all use to improve our pitches and m...
2023-04-091h 10Pitch MastersS1E18 VIDEO VERSION: Jeb Blount, global sales guru and best-selling author of Sales EQJeb Blount is sales royalty. He's published 15 books on selling, including Sales EQ, Fanatical Prospecting, and Objections, and he's been top of my Pitch Masters hit list since the show began.
In this episode we cover a huge amount of ground: qualifying deals, closing deals, relationships, stories, 'the ledge', 'murder boarding' the chessboard of sales, how to withhold information for leverage, and of course, how we can create emotional connections. In 70 minutes we cover the entire sales cycle, and Jeb gives me a ridiculous amount of insights that we can all use to improve our pitches and m...
2023-04-091h 10Pitch MastersS1E17: Neil Mullarkey, Austin Powers star, author, improv comedian and business guruEpisode 17 of Pitch Masters features the incredible Neil Mullarkey, star of Austin Powers, author of Seven Steps to Improve Your People Skills, and In The Moment, actor and improv comedy maestro. We talk about how to use improv in business, how to cast the perfect team for your pitch, debunking the myth of “Yes, and…”, mirror neurons and monkeys, and, of course, Swedish-made penis enlargers.
I was lucky enough to be taught ‘business improv’ by Neil a few years ago, and the lessons I learned from him have stuck with me forever. We met downstairs at the Comedy Stor...
2023-03-261h 28Pitch MastersS1E17: Neil Mullarkey, Austin Powers star, author, improv comedian and business guruEpisode 17 of Pitch Masters features the incredible Neil Mullarkey, star of Austin Powers, author of Seven Steps to Improve Your People Skills, and In The Moment, actor and improv comedy maestro. We talk about how to use improv in business, how to cast the perfect team for your pitch, debunking the myth of “Yes, and…”, mirror neurons and monkeys, and, of course, Swedish-made penis enlargers.
I was lucky enough to be taught ‘business improv’ by Neil a few years ago, and the lessons I learned from him have stuck with me forever. We met downstairs at the Comedy Stor...
2023-03-261h 28Pitch MastersS1E16: J Schwan, former CEO of Kin + Carta, entrepreneur, and tech services investorIn episode 16 of Pitch Masters, I speak to inspirational leader and former CEO, J Schwan. We have an incredibly candid talk about what being a CEO really involves. We discuss red and blue oceans, pitching to investors, choosing the right clients for your business, the importance of having a great mentor, and using the story from the movie 300 to motivate a team to success. Grab a coffee (or something stronger), sit back, and enjoy the show.
Visit J's new business venture, The Second Mountain, at https://thesecondmountain.io/ or find his free masterclass series on Youtube at...
2023-03-121h 07Pitch MastersS1E16: J Schwan, former CEO of Kin + Carta, entrepreneur, and tech services investorIn episode 16 of Pitch Masters, I speak to inspirational leader and former CEO, J Schwan. We have an incredibly candid talk about what being a CEO really involves. We discuss red and blue oceans, pitching to investors, choosing the right clients for your business, the importance of having a great mentor, and using the story from the movie 300 to motivate a team to success. Grab a coffee (or something stronger), sit back, and enjoy the show.
Visit J's new business venture, The Second Mountain, at https://thesecondmountain.io/ or find his free masterclass series on Youtube at...
2023-03-121h 07Pitch MastersS1E15: Matt Batten, award-winning Executive Creative DirectorMatt Batten is an Executive Creative Director in advertising who’s won over 150 awards internationally. In this episode he talks me through his ten-point-plan for pitching, shares how a flawed loyalty programme landed him the Coca-Cola account, and plies me with multiple anecdotes about brilliant, emotional, and hilarious pitches from his career.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with someone else who might appreciate it, and if you can, leave a review. Follow me on social media for video clips of the episode, or visit the website for more information.
Website: http://pitchguy.co.u...
2023-02-2659 minPitch MastersS1E15: Matt Batten, award-winning Executive Creative DirectorMatt Batten is an Executive Creative Director in advertising who’s won over 150 awards internationally. In this episode he talks me through his ten-point-plan for pitching, shares how a flawed loyalty programme landed him the Coca-Cola account, and plies me with multiple anecdotes about brilliant, emotional, and hilarious pitches from his career.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with someone else who might appreciate it, and if you can, leave a review. Follow me on social media for video clips of the episode, or visit the website for more information.
Website: http://pitchguy.co.u...
2023-02-2659 minPitch MastersS1E14: Ben Williams, ex-Royal Marine, author of Command Mindset, and co-founder of LoopinBen Williams is a values-driven, authentic, and vulnerable person. He also happens to be an ex-marine, the author of Commando Mindset: Find Your Motivation, Realize Your Potential, Achieve Your Goals, and the co-founder of the team-wellness app, Loopin. In this episode of the Pitch Masters podcast, we talk about self-confidence and belief, humility, psychological safety at work, and the time that he pitched to acquire England Manager, Gareth Southgate. Join me on an emotional rollercoaster of life advice and hilarious pitching anecdotes - you won't regret listening to this one.
If you enjoy the show, please share...
2023-02-121h 02Pitch MastersS1E14: Ben Williams, ex-Royal Marine, author of Command Mindset, and co-founder of LoopinBen Williams is a values-driven, authentic, and vulnerable person. He also happens to be an ex-marine, the author of Commando Mindset: Find Your Motivation, Realize Your Potential, Achieve Your Goals, and the co-founder of the team-wellness app, Loopin. In this episode of the Pitch Masters podcast, we talk about self-confidence and belief, humility, psychological safety at work, and the time that he pitched to acquire England Manager, Gareth Southgate. Join me on an emotional rollercoaster of life advice and hilarious pitching anecdotes - you won't regret listening to this one.
If you enjoy the show, please share...
2023-02-121h 02Pitch MastersS1E13: Simon Sinek, best-selling author and inspirational speakerThis week on Pitch Masters: Simon Sinek.
I’ve read Simon’s books and watched the Ted Talks as I’m sure many of you have, but what I really wanted to know was: how does he pitch?
In this episode, we go on a journey together through the end-to-end lifecycle of a pitch: ideation, structures, pitch decks, presenting, nerves, relationships, and all of those other stages that we have to go through for a compelling (and WINNING) pitch. Along the way, he tells me about his greatest-ever pitch - the one that got Start With W...
2023-01-291h 11Pitch MastersS1E13: Simon Sinek, best-selling author and inspirational speakerThis week on Pitch Masters: Simon Sinek.
I’ve read Simon’s books and watched the Ted Talks as I’m sure many of you have, but what I really wanted to know was: how does he pitch?
In this episode, we go on a journey together through the end-to-end lifecycle of a pitch: ideation, structures, pitch decks, presenting, nerves, relationships, and all of those other stages that we have to go through for a compelling (and WINNING) pitch. Along the way, he tells me about his greatest-ever pitch - the one that got Start With W...
2023-01-291h 11Pitch MastersS1E12: Thomas Erikson, best-selling author of Surrounded By IdiotsThomas Erikson, the author of international best-seller Surrounded By Idiots (and many more books), talks about personality tests, the DISC profile, and how we can use it in a pitching scenario to serve our audience. We also discuss leadership styles, how to make people like you, and why we all need to be ourselves
If you enjoy the show, please share it with someone else who might appreciate it, and if you can, leave a review. Follow me on social media for video clips of the episode, or visit the website for more information.
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2023-01-2257 minPitch MastersS1E12: Thomas Erikson, best-selling author of Surrounded By IdiotsThomas Erikson, the author of international best-seller Surrounded By Idiots (and many more books), talks about personality tests, the DISC profile, and how we can use it in a pitching scenario to serve our audience. We also discuss leadership styles, how to make people like you, and why we all need to be ourselves
If you enjoy the show, please share it with someone else who might appreciate it, and if you can, leave a review. Follow me on social media for video clips of the episode, or visit the website for more information.
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2023-01-2257 minPitch MastersS1E11: Viv Groskop, author, journalist, broadcaster, and stand-up comedianViv Groskop talks about channelling the right energy when we communicate, flight or flight, the challenges that women face that men often don’t, why we should commit to a speaking event before we are ready, her journey from corporate-world to freelance, dealing with nerves, and how we all need to remember to be HUMAN.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with someone else who might appreciate it, and if you can, leave a review. Follow me on social media for video clips of the episode, or visit the website for more information.
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2023-01-151h 01Pitch MastersS1E11: Viv Groskop, author, journalist, broadcaster, and stand-up comedianViv Groskop talks about channelling the right energy when we communicate, flight or flight, the challenges that women face that men often don’t, why we should commit to a speaking event before we are ready, her journey from corporate-world to freelance, dealing with nerves, and how we all need to remember to be HUMAN.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with someone else who might appreciate it, and if you can, leave a review. Follow me on social media for video clips of the episode, or visit the website for more information.
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2023-01-151h 01Pitch MastersS1E10: Jeff Gothelf, author of Lean UX, speaker, educator, and all-round inspirationJeff Gothelf talks about the power of Lean UX and how it’s evolved over the last 10 years, how he creates compelling stories, the importance of preparation, how we all need to ‘plant our flag’ for success, and the tale of the human cannonball.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with someone else who might appreciate it, and if you can, leave a review. Follow me on social media for video clips of the episode, or visit the website for more information.
Website: http://pitchguy.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danny...
2023-01-081h 04Pitch MastersS1E10: Jeff Gothelf, author of Lean UX, speaker, educator, and all-round inspirationJeff Gothelf talks about the power of Lean UX and how it’s evolved over the last 10 years, how he creates compelling stories, the importance of preparation, how we all need to ‘plant our flag’ for success, and the tale of the human cannonball.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with someone else who might appreciate it, and if you can, leave a review. Follow me on social media for video clips of the episode, or visit the website for more information.
Website: http://pitchguy.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danny...
2023-01-081h 04Pitch MastersS1E09: Dr Kimber Shelton, Psychologist, Author, Speaker, & EducatorThis week I speak to psychologist Dr Kimber Shelton who talks about the differences and considerations that people of colour face when they are pitching, as well as cognitive distortion, all-or-nothing thinking, mirror neurons, eye contact and a whole lot more.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with someone else who might appreciate it, and if you can, leave a review. Follow me on social media for video clips of the episode, or visit the website for more information.
Website: http://pitchguy.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyfontaine/
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2022-12-041h 16Pitch MastersS1E09: Dr Kimber Shelton, Psychologist, Author, Speaker, & EducatorThis week I speak to psychologist Dr Kimber Shelton who talks about the differences and considerations that people of colour face when they are pitching, as well as cognitive distortion, all-or-nothing thinking, mirror neurons, eye contact and a whole lot more.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with someone else who might appreciate it, and if you can, leave a review. Follow me on social media for video clips of the episode, or visit the website for more information.
Website: http://pitchguy.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyfontaine/
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2022-12-041h 16Pitch MastersS1E08: Robin Dreeke, spy recruiter for the FBI and best-selling authorTRIGGER WARNING:
This episode contains some disturbing and occasionally graphic stories of the events of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the subsequent events that unfolded.
Robin is an ex-FBI Agent and his career was focused on the hardest pitch of them all – recruiting Russian spies to work for the US government. His work has taught him many life lessons and he is a master of eliciting trust from the most reluctant people. He is now an executive coach and speaker and in this episode of Pitch Masters, he divulges invaluable tips on how to read people, ho...
2022-11-271h 08Pitch MastersS1E08: Robin Dreeke, spy recruiter for the FBI and best-selling authorTRIGGER WARNING:
This episode contains some disturbing and occasionally graphic stories of the events of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the subsequent events that unfolded.
Robin is an ex-FBI Agent and his career was focused on the hardest pitch of them all – recruiting Russian spies to work for the US government. His work has taught him many life lessons and he is a master of eliciting trust from the most reluctant people. He is now an executive coach and speaker and in this episode of Pitch Masters, he divulges invaluable tips on how to read people, ho...
2022-11-271h 08Pitch MastersS1E07: Martin Brooks, body language expert, author, & communications coachBill Clinton’s Thumb Of Power, Barack Obama’s Pinch Of Salt - just two tips from episode 7 of the Pitch Masters Podcast with body language expert, Martin Brooks.
When we pitch, present, or speak in public, we often focus on the content of what we’re saying, and in reality, a HUGE amount of our success lies in non-verbal communication, ie, BODY LANGUAGE.
Martin is a Communication Performance Coach and Author of Body Language Decoder. This interview was absolutely fascinating, and is, IMHO, essential learning for anyone speaking in front of a crowd. We talk a...
2022-11-201h 14Pitch MastersS1E07: Martin Brooks, body language expert, author, & communications coachBill Clinton’s Thumb Of Power, Barack Obama’s Pinch Of Salt - just two tips from episode 7 of the Pitch Masters Podcast with body language expert, Martin Brooks.
When we pitch, present, or speak in public, we often focus on the content of what we’re saying, and in reality, a HUGE amount of our success lies in non-verbal communication, ie, BODY LANGUAGE.
Martin is a Communication Performance Coach and Author of Body Language Decoder. This interview was absolutely fascinating, and is, IMHO, essential learning for anyone speaking in front of a crowd. We talk a...
2022-11-201h 14Pitch MastersS1E06: Doug Hall, Master Inventor, best-selling author, and TV personalityDoug Hall talks about his unique system for coming up with ideas, why he gets senior people to say dumb things, the blueprint for a winning pitch, how to tap into your subconscious, judging some of the best and worst pitches on TV, and creating custom bourbon in under 5 minutes.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with someone else who might appreciate it, and if you can, leave a review. Follow me on social media for video clips of the episode, or visit the website for more information.
Website: http://pitchguy.co...
2022-11-131h 15Pitch MastersS1E06: Doug Hall, Master Inventor, best-selling author, and TV personalityDoug Hall talks about his unique system for coming up with ideas, why he gets senior people to say dumb things, the blueprint for a winning pitch, how to tap into your subconscious, judging some of the best and worst pitches on TV, and creating custom bourbon in under 5 minutes.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with someone else who might appreciate it, and if you can, leave a review. Follow me on social media for video clips of the episode, or visit the website for more information.
Website: http://pitchguy.co...
2022-11-131h 15Pitch MastersS1E05: Helle Williams, Senior Sales Executive @SogetiHelle Williams, Senior Sales Executive at Sogeti, talks about the importance of research before a pitch, the power of asking questions to gain winning insights, how to sell in Sweden, and being a woman in the male-dominated industry of IT consulting.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with someone else who might appreciate it, and if you can, leave a review. Follow me on social media for video clips of the episode, or visit the website for more information.
Website: http://pitchguy.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dann...
2022-11-0657 minPitch MastersS1E05: Helle Williams, Senior Sales Executive @SogetiHelle Williams, Senior Sales Executive at Sogeti, talks about the importance of research before a pitch, the power of asking questions to gain winning insights, how to sell in Sweden, and being a woman in the male-dominated industry of IT consulting.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with someone else who might appreciate it, and if you can, leave a review. Follow me on social media for video clips of the episode, or visit the website for more information.
Website: http://pitchguy.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dann...
2022-11-0657 minPitch MastersS1E04: Adam Morgan, Executive Creative Director @Adobe, Author, and Podcast HostAdam Morgan talks about the battle between emotional-driven creative and data-based selling, dealing with a hostile audience, the formula for creating memories, the (correct) length of headlines, hooking up people to fMRIs to measure their emotions, and doing a front flip off a table in the middle of a pitch.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with someone else who might appreciate it, and if you can, leave a review. Follow me on social media for video clips of the episode, or visit the website for more information.
Website: http://pitchguy.co.uk/...
2022-10-241h 03Pitch MastersS1E04: Adam Morgan, Executive Creative Director @Adobe, Author, and Podcast HostAdam Morgan talks about the battle between emotional-driven creative and data-based selling, dealing with a hostile audience, the formula for creating memories, the (correct) length of headlines, hooking up people to fMRIs to measure their emotions, and doing a front flip off a table in the middle of a pitch.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with someone else who might appreciate it, and if you can, leave a review. Follow me on social media for video clips of the episode, or visit the website for more information.
Website: http://pitchguy.co.uk/...
2022-10-241h 03Pitch MastersS1E03: Jeremy Connell-Waite, Master of communications at IBM and all round inspiring blokeJeremy Connell-Waite talks about how a hospital machine changed his career path, storytelling, emotions, Donald Trump and Joe Biden's inauguration speeches, JFK, and the art of being a master communicator.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with someone else who might appreciate it, and if you can, leave a review. Follow me on social media for video clips of the episode, or visit the website for more information.
Website: http://pitchguy.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyfontaine/
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YouTube: https://www.y...
2022-10-171h 19Pitch MastersS1E03: Jeremy Connell-Waite, Master of communications at IBM and all round inspiring blokeJeremy Connell-Waite talks about how a hospital machine changed his career path, storytelling, emotions, Donald Trump and Joe Biden's inauguration speeches, JFK, and the art of being a master communicator.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with someone else who might appreciate it, and if you can, leave a review. Follow me on social media for video clips of the episode, or visit the website for more information.
Website: http://pitchguy.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyfontaine/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pitchguy
YouTube: https://www.y...
2022-10-171h 19Pitch MastersS1E02: Tommy Schaff, Founder of Major League Sales and sales coach extraordinaireTommy Schaff talks prospecting, psychology, velveteen rabbits, Tony Robbins, getting beaten to class president by a drug dealer, being your authentic self, honesty, vulnerability, the power of questions, and buying Dwayne Johnson’s old clothes.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with someone else who might appreciate it, and if you can, leave a review. Follow me on social media for video clips of the episode, or visit the website for more information.
Website: http://pitchguy.co.uk/
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2022-10-171h 01Pitch MastersS1E02: Tommy Schaff, Founder of Major League Sales and sales coach extraordinaireTommy Schaff talks prospecting, psychology, velveteen rabbits, Tony Robbins, getting beaten to class president by a drug dealer, being your authentic self, honesty, vulnerability, the power of questions, and buying Dwayne Johnson’s old clothes.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with someone else who might appreciate it, and if you can, leave a review. Follow me on social media for video clips of the episode, or visit the website for more information.
Website: http://pitchguy.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyfontaine/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pitchg...
2022-10-171h 01Pitch MastersS1E01: Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy and Behavioural Science GuruRory Sutherland talks great pitches, disastrous pitches, the importance of behavioural science in sales and advertising, overcoming public speaking nerves, and dressing up as a chicken.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with someone else who might appreciate it, and if you can, leave a review. Follow me on social media for video clips of the episode, or visit the website for more information.
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2022-10-171h 00Pitch MastersS1E01: Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy and Behavioural Science GuruRory Sutherland talks great pitches, disastrous pitches, the importance of behavioural science in sales and advertising, overcoming public speaking nerves, and dressing up as a chicken.
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2022-10-171h 00
Women Who RebrandHow to Pitch in BusinessWWR Digital Magazine - Home to the Women Who Rebrand Podcast.At #WWR Digital, we’re passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their lives and make bold moves. Our podcast, Women Who Rebrand, shines a light on inspiring stories and provides expert advice to help you explore the possibilities in your career, relationships, health & wellness.This week on Women Who Rebrand, the ladies are joined by Danny Fontaine, Creative Director at IBM and Pitch Guy. Danny shares his expertise in storytelling and how to create an emotional connection with your audience whe...
2022-06-2753 min
Just Between CoachesShouldaWouldaCoulda - How to Motivate Your Coaching Clients to Take Action (Micène Fontaine)Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Here's the link to learn more about Danny's special offer: http://www.Mirasee.FM/intensiveI should do this. I should do that. Are you hearing a whole lot of “I should” from your coaching clients, but they’re not making progress on their desires and dreams? Have your clients been should-ing themselves to death? Have you? How do you motivate your coaching clients to take action and follow through? And what's the harm in engaging in a little should-ing anyway?I...
2021-07-2726 min
Lady Fontaine's Eye on the FUTURESpooky Halloween SpecialIt's almost Halloween and we're here to help you celebrate! It's spooky it's fun and informative! We are excited to have the return of one of our original co-hosts from years back - the acclaimed actress and producer JOANNA SANCHEZ! We're excited to welcome her back. She'll be hosting this show!!! We'll be talking about All Hallow's Eve and discuss all things spooky! Lady Fontaine may give a few of her secrets to having a successful seance. We'll also be talking about hauntings - 1) What they are 2) How they are classified and 3) What are some possible causes of hauntings! We'll be taking...
2020-10-312h 40
Danny P MixesOur House - Episode 08Episode #08 of Our House.. Back to some newer tunes... Its party time!
Tracklist:
1. Dale Howard - The Beat (Extended Mix)
2. Kid Cut - Let Me Sleep (Extended Mix)
3. Biscits, MITA - Tribalism (Extended Mix)
4. SIDEPIECE - Fallin for You (Original Mix)
5. Dale Howard - Gunny (Original Mix)
6. Eats Everything - Honey (Torren Foot Extended Remix)
7. Wh0 - Real Good (Extended Mix)
8. Leela D, Mike Konstanty - Come To My Room ft. Leela D (Extended Mix)
9. Jacq (UK) - Disco Check (Extended Mix)
10. Prok & Fitch - Indiance (Original Mix)
11. Redux Saints - Do Your Thang (Original Mix)
12. Little Fritter - Dub...
2020-10-162h 33
The Off Brand PodcastEpisode 15: Why Consultancies Need to Get Creative (With Danny Fontaine, IBM)Many consultancies tend to overlook the need for creative input on projects. Danny Fontaine, Creative Director at IBM, likes to take a slightly different approach. He explains how storytelling can add a punch to your pitch, the challenges of translating physical experiences into digital, and how taking a creative approach is always critical.
2020-10-1533 min