How to Pitch (Almost) Anything: 3 steps to explaining what you do. Fast.

by Kendra Valentine

A communication book that actually works for real people in real situations.

You know the feeling, someone asks, "So what do you do?" and your mind goes completely blank, or you can't explain it succinctly.

Whether you're networking at events, pitching to investors, or simply trying to explain your work at family dinner, unclear communication is costing you connections, contracts, and career growth every single day.

Here's what makes this How to Pitch (Almost) Anything gives your Strategic Story Design a refreshingly simple system with short chapters, practical exercises, and real examples you can use immediately. No complicated theories or corporate jargon, just straightforward methods that work whether you're an entrepreneur, corporate professional, creative, scientist, or anyone whose expertise deserves to be understood.

Perfect

Entrepreneurs & Startup Founders tired of losing investors in the first 30 seconds Corporate Professionals who want to advance but struggle to articulate their value Creative Professionals who can't translate artistic vision into business terms Technical Experts & Scientists whose brilliant work gets lost in translation International Professionals navigating communication across cultures Non-native English speakers seeking structured, confidence-building approaches Neurodiverse professionals who value clear frameworks over vague advice Anyone who's tired of watching opportunities slip away due to poor communication

What You'll

The Strategic Story Design Methodology – A complete system that works across industries and cultures The Pocket Pitch Framework – Turn complex expertise into compelling 1-2 sentence explanations that people actually remember Cross-Cultural Communication – Principles that connect with international audiences The Brand One-Pager Tool – Your strategic foundation that eliminates the "blank page problem" forever The H.E.L.P. Method – Four simple editing principles that work for How you help • Empathy for audience • Less words • Proof for credibility

Why This Book

Proven Across Strategic Story Design was developed through real-world application with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, international tech accelerators, entertainment industry projects, and global corporations—ensuring the methods work across cultures, industries, and professional contexts. Written for Busy Real examples you can apply immediately, from photographers to software developers, research scientists to creative directors—see exactly how the methodology adapts to your situation.

214 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 15, 2025

About the author

Kendra Valentine is a food blogger, writer, and entrepreneur-type-person. Empowering people to learn to cook whole food is her cause, and loving food beyond anything else her curse.

An American who lives in Sweden, she keeps her tortilla-press handy and is still trying to grow jalepeños in her Stockholm garden: like a boss. Say hello on Twitter or Instagram: @MissKendraV or her blog www.Americulinariska.com (http://www.americulinariska.com/)