Ditch the Pitch: Why Your Elevator Pitch Isn't Working

Elevator pitches are naturally impersonal and are often overthought. We put too much time into thinking about the pitch itself and not enough time on the impact of the information. Maya Angelou said, “I learned that people will forget what you said... but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

In this session, we will foster the creation of meaningful connections in a matter of seconds as we give key skills and applicable takeaways for a person to change their approach to relationship building versus transactional networking.

Becca, a PhD student in I/O psychology with a master's in HRM and professional training in relationship building, and Allison, a seasoned engineer with ample experience making connections that have fueled her career, will discuss the importance of talking with your heart instead of your head, which fosters an impactful conversation that people will remember long beyond your interaction.