Pitch Smart: 5 key principles for successful persuasion in any environment

It can be daunting to “pitch yourself” or otherwise secure what you need in competitive or challenging situations, including multicultural environments. Whether you are trying to find a new job, launching a project requiring partners and funds or simply trying to resolve a conflict with an agency or your landlord, you need an effective way to communicate.

Join us for a members only workshop with communications expert Cherilyn Parsons and learn how to present yourself effectively and successfully obtain what you need. In an adaptation of her workshop “How to Pitch Anything,” she will share five core universal principles of persuasion that can help you frame an effective approach for any situation, then carry it out. These principles will help you tackle a variety of challenges, such as writing a letter, proposal, or other appeal, or making a persuasive in-person presentation (formal or informal). After reviewing the principles, she’ll offer specific applications for…