Pitch Like a Pro: Communication Secrets Every Startup Founder Must Master

Описание: In this episode of Start-up Spotlight, Host Glory Brown sits down with John Senaya, an executive speech coach with 35 years of experience, to reveal the exact framework for a winning pitch.

Whether you're struggling with stage fright (Glossophobia) or don't know how to simplify your technical data, this video provides the ultimate roadmap to mastering the "3 C's" of communication: Clarity, Confidence, and Connection.

In this video, you will learn:

The life-changing moment that led John Senaya to help leaders "unmute" their voices.

How to overcome imposter syndrome and the fear of the camera.

The "Magic of Storytelling": How to make investors feel your vision.

Why "Strategic Simplicity" is the ultimate superpower for any founder.

The secret to "thinking on your feet" when the camera or the crowd makes you freeze.

3. Video Summary & Timestamps
Summary: John Senaya explains that ideas are born every day, but only those backed by clear, confident communication get funded. He breaks down the transition from broadcasting to coaching and introduces the "3 C's" framework. The discussion covers practical tips for team syncing, overcoming stage fright, and the importance of hiring a coach to turn content into successful delivery.

Timestamps:

[00:24] – What separates survivors from the forgotten in the startup world.

[01:00] – Introduction of Gloria Brown and guest John Senaya

[02:43] – The "Unmute Your Voice" origin story: A life-changing surgery.

[03:39] – The 3 C's of Pitching: Clarity, Confidence, and Connection.

[04:53] – How to gain confidence and overcome imposter syndrome.

[06:42] – Strategies for making investors believe in your product.

[08:46] – Using storytelling to humanize complicated data.

[10:33] – Can you use "fictional" stories to connect emotionally?

[11:26] – Technical keys for executive communication.

[14:54] – Team Strategy: How to stay in sync during a group pitch.

[17:58] – The importance of the first few seconds of a presentation.

[19:42] – Tips for thinking on your feet and not "cramming" scripts.

[22:31] – The ultimate superpower: Strategic Simplicity.

[24:02] – Why every founder needs a mentor or coach.