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also need to have a confident posture in order to instil confidence in your audience. Shoulders back. Feet fixed to the floor. Eye contact and gesture that reinforces your message. Manage nerves using mindful breathing, visualisation or positive affirmations.

Strong Close: Your pitch should end with a strong closing that overlaps back to the opening. For example, if you open with a question, quote or reference, mention it again in your closing. This brings the story full circle. It’s like ‘ The End’ at the end of a movie.

The Conclusion: At the end of your pitch, you must clearly communicate what it is you want from your audience. If it’s money for the company, potential partnerships, or something else – your audience must be made fully aware. Thank the audience for their time, and leave them with a great “tag line” or memory hook that they will not forget.

For further information on how to deliver your perfect 60 second pitch, contact Joanne Fenelon on 053 9170507 or email jfenelon@rda.ie