Learn storytelling techniques to craft an elevated elevator pitch that feels natural, conversational, and true to the depth of what you do.
If you've ever described your work as "kind of hard to explain…" or "I do a few different things…" this workshop is for you.
So many creatives, solopreneurs, facilitators, and consultants do work that doesn't fit neatly into a job title. And when someone asks about it, we either oversimplify, over-explain, or lose the thread entirely. It's not because you're unclear. It's because abstract work doesn't like boxes.
Jessica Vernon is a speaker coach for TEDxCharleston and curator for CreativeMornings Charleston. In this hands-on afternoon workshop, she'll teach you how to apply simple storytelling techniques to craft an elevated elevator pitch that feels natural, conversational, and true to the depth of what you do. You'll learn why stories make you memorable and trustworthy, how to hook attention quickly, and leave people curious to learn more.
Then you'll put it into practice: writing, testing, and refining your pitch with the group, and receiving feedback that you can incorporate in real time.
You'll leave with three versions of your pitch that you can use from networking events to dinner parties to your professional bio.
Optional happy hour to follow, so you can test your new introduction in the real world!
People ask boring questions.
Let's give them better answers.
Facilitator bio:
Jessica Vernon is a professional speaker coach, strategic consultant, and founder of Inspirada Creative, a communications studio helping leaders and organizations amplify their voice, from the webpage to the TED stage. She helps clients communicate complex ideas through clear, compelling stories– a craft she also brings to the stage as a speaker coach for TEDxCharleston and speaker liaison for CreativeMornings Charleston. She's spent years helping people in business, on panels, and at podiums speak with more clarity, conviction, and presence. Beyond 1:1 coaching, she designs workshops and curates gatherings where people don't just show up; they connect, contribute, and leave transformed.
Limited number of Early Bird tickets are available for $65 until they sell out. Regular tickets are $88.
This 3-hour intensive will be on Saturday, April 18 from 1-4pm with an optional Happy Hour afterwards.