WORKSHOP - Design Your Brand: Elevator Pitch, Storytelling, How to and Tips from a Toast Master Winner - RISE & LEAD - June 2026 Worldwide Edition Mentoring Program

This WORKSHOP is part of the RISE & LEAD - June 2026 Worldwide Edition Mentoring Program

Mentoring is the most effective way to shorten your learning curve to success.

How to Create an Elevator Pitch That People Remember

Most professionals struggle when someone asks, "So, what do you do?"

They either give a job title, tell their life story, or recite a memorized script that sounds robotic.

In this interactive workshop, we will challenge the traditional approach to elevator pitches and explore how to communicate your value with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.

You will learn how to move beyond titles and qualifications to create a compelling message that sparks interest, builds meaningful connections, and opens doors to new opportunities.

Together, we will explore the mindset behind effective communication, the key ingredients of a memorable pitch, and practical techniques to adapt your message to different audiences and situations.

By the end of the session, participants will have developed and practiced a personal elevator pitch that feels natural, engaging, and uniquely their own.

Participants will leave with:

• A clear and structured elevator pitch they can use immediately
• Greater confidence when introducing themselves professionally
• A framework for adapting their message to different audiences
• Techniques to communicate value instead of simply listing responsibilities
• Practical feedback and real-time practice opportunities
• A stronger personal brand message that supports networking, career growth, and business development

This workshop is delivered by Hulya Kurt - Vocational Architect, OWIT Ambassador (immediate past President OWIT International and past President OWIT Lake Geneva), InnKick Founder & CEO.