Stop Fumbling Your Most Important High-Stakes Conversations
Turn brief encounters into real results and meaningful progress with a simple but powerful framework you will start using immediately.
Your 60-Minute Breakthrough Process
Here's what to expect during your personalized 60-minute Elevator Speech Training session:
Before We Meet
I'll research your background and organization so our session is tailored specifically to your situation. You'll receive access to our framework one-pager and optional preparation materials, though the session is designed to be valuable even without prep work.
Opening (First 10 minutes)
We start by discussing your specific communication challenges and goals. Whether you're preparing for funding conversations, board presentations, or networking events, I'll understand exactly what success looks like for you.
Framework Introduction (10 minutes)
I'll walk you through our proven 4-step persuasion framework: creating curiosity, building trust through concrete evidence, delivering clarity, and inspiring action. You'll see exactly how this works through examples relevant to your field.
Hands-On Practice (30 minutes)
We'll work together to craft your personalized elevator speech using your actual work and real examples. I'll help you identify your "factual nuggets" and provide real-time coaching while you practice delivering your speech.
Integration (5 minutes)
We'll polish your final version and ensure it flows naturally. You'll leave with a completed elevator speech you can use immediately in your next important conversation or networking event.
Next Steps (5 minutes)
We'll discuss how to apply these techniques in your upcoming opportunities. I'll give you the framework to create new versions for different audiences and situations as your needs evolve.
What Leaders Are Saying
From Fortune 500 executives, nonprofit leaders to politicians, see how our training transforms communication capabilities in just 60-90 minutes.
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Stop These Costly Communication Failures
Funders Who Don't Follow Up
Your development team makes great connections at events, but nothing converts to actual meetings or funding commitments.
Policy Makers Who Don't Listen
You brief legislators and agency officials, but your recommendations disappear into bureaucratic black holes instead of becoming policy.
Partners Who Stay Uncommitted
You pitch potential collaborators who express interest but never move beyond exploratory conversations to actual partnerships.
Board Members Who Can't Advocate
Your board stumbles through mission explanations at cocktail parties, missing opportunities to advance your cause.
Inconsistent Organizational Voice
Different staff members tell different versions of your story, confusing stakeholders and weakening your impact.
Wasted High-Stakes Moments
You meet the right people but can't articulate your value in brief encounters when it matters most.
Ready for Your Personal Persuasion Breakthrough?
Join 2,000+ nonprofit leaders who've discovered their unique communication advantage. In just 60 minutes, transform how you represent your mission in every high-stakes conversation.
Questions? Call Marc directly at (202) 548-7000 or email contact@est.io