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June 29, 2025
Breaking something complex down into simple steps and providing a guide is sort of genius. Why wasn’t this around when I started my career!!! Some simple advice but also some deep ideas to make any pitch to anyone for anything a manageable and enjoyable process for everyone involved.
June 13, 2025
Menguasai seni berbicara di depan umum bukanlah hal yang mudah, namun dengan teknik yang tepat, siapa pun dapat memikat perhatian audiens. Buku ini memberikan panduan praktis tentang bagaimana cara menyusun dan menyampaikan pitch yang efektif, baik itu untuk presentasi bisnis, wawancara kerja, atau bahkan mempengaruhi audiens dalam konteks sehari-hari. Melalui penjelasan yang sederhana namun mendalam, pembaca akan diajak untuk memahami prinsip dasar dalam merancang pesan yang kuat, cara berbicara dengan percaya diri, serta cara berinteraksi dengan audiens agar pesan yang disampaikan dapat diterima dengan baik. Buku ini juga mencakup berbagai teknik persuasif yang dapat digunakan untuk mempengaruhi keputusan orang lain, baik itu dalam diskusi kelompok, negosiasi, atau memimpin rapat. Tak hanya itu, pembaca juga akan mempelajari bagaimana membangun koneksi emosional dengan audiens agar pesan yang disampaikan lebih berkesan. Terlepas dari latar belakang profesi, siapa pun yang ingin meningkatkan keterampilan komunikasi dan pengaruhnya di depan umum akan menemukan banyak wawasan yang berguna dalam buku ini. Sangat cocok bagi para profesional, pengusaha, pemimpin, hingga mahasiswa yang ingin belajar bagaimana cara berbicara dengan daya tarik yang memikat. https://blog.periplus.com/2025/05/26/...
October 9, 2025
Book Review: PITCH by Danny Fontaine 7.75/10
Just wrapped up PITCH - light, easy to read, and filled with reminders that great presentations grow through connection and purpose.
Every presentation is an act of leadership. It means speaking with awareness, tuning in to who’s in the room, what matters to them, and what they need to feel.
Fontaine captures the balance between empathy and precision with intent.
Preparation and delivery carry weight, and what endures is the sense of being understood.
I always feel a surge of energy before presenting (nerves). It comes from wanting the message to land well and represent the effort behind it. That sense of care keeps me steady and focused after the first 10 minutes.
Here’s what stayed with me:
• Research is respect
• Simplicity earns trust
• Listening builds influence
• Stories resonate when they mirror the listener’s world
• Nervousness fuels focus, channel it
PITCH is a short, thoughtful read for anyone who leads, shares ideas, or builds genuine connection through communication.
Each presentation reminds me that the deeper we understand the people in front of us, the stronger our message becomes.
#pitch #leadership #communication #storytelling #operations #leadershiplegacyseries
Just wrapped up PITCH - light, easy to read, and filled with reminders that great presentations grow through connection and purpose.
Every presentation is an act of leadership. It means speaking with awareness, tuning in to who’s in the room, what matters to them, and what they need to feel.
Fontaine captures the balance between empathy and precision with intent.
Preparation and delivery carry weight, and what endures is the sense of being understood.
I always feel a surge of energy before presenting (nerves). It comes from wanting the message to land well and represent the effort behind it. That sense of care keeps me steady and focused after the first 10 minutes.
Here’s what stayed with me:
• Research is respect
• Simplicity earns trust
• Listening builds influence
• Stories resonate when they mirror the listener’s world
• Nervousness fuels focus, channel it
PITCH is a short, thoughtful read for anyone who leads, shares ideas, or builds genuine connection through communication.
Each presentation reminds me that the deeper we understand the people in front of us, the stronger our message becomes.
#pitch #leadership #communication #storytelling #operations #leadershiplegacyseries
November 18, 2025
A practical and modern guide to all things pitch related.
I pitch to clients several times a week in my role, so I found this book to be incredibly helpful.
Fontaine’s enthusiasm for pitching is infectious, and he provides practical help and guidance to help elevate all aspects of pitching from prep to follow up.
It helped affirm some things that I already implement, it’s prompted me to rethink how I approach certain aspects, and it sparked plenty of new ideas for future pitches.
It’s well written, well researched and filled with of anecdotes to keep the content fun and dynamic.
I pitch to clients several times a week in my role, so I found this book to be incredibly helpful.
Fontaine’s enthusiasm for pitching is infectious, and he provides practical help and guidance to help elevate all aspects of pitching from prep to follow up.
It helped affirm some things that I already implement, it’s prompted me to rethink how I approach certain aspects, and it sparked plenty of new ideas for future pitches.
It’s well written, well researched and filled with of anecdotes to keep the content fun and dynamic.
August 8, 2025
This book is incredibly insightful and applies to pitching ideas in business— and pretty much everything else in life. As both a teacher and an actor, this book contained engaging stories and a ton of helpful insights into how to capture audience attention. It contains wisdom and practical advice that I will be using both at work and in life when interacting with others. I highly recommend this to everyone who ever has to pitch anything (which, I would argue, is everyone).
October 2, 2025
I picked up this book on holiday, unsure what to expect; I don't currently do professional pitches as such, though think the ideas and skills in this book are applicable to anyone who wants to work on their presentation skills, engage their audience, whether in person or online, and be a good storyteller. It is jam-packed with information, including mastering nerves and being a good communicator.
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