Amy Summers

The Pitch with Amy Summers

Business EN ↓ 100 episodes

A skillful and strategic pitch can land you an interview, new job, promotion, or help you close that next deal. Pitching is a life skill, rooted in the art of communications that can bring you success in business and life. Technology has advanced the way we communicate with each other providing convenience, speed and more reach, but the true art of communication is often sacrificed in the process. “The Pitch” provides skills to help you improve getting your message across more effectively using today’s technology combined with classic communications techniques from Amy Summers, founder of Pitc...

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Amy Summers

Episodes

Encore Episode 679 - Press On Past The Haters 16.06.2026 3:19

If Maria W. Stewart was living today, she would have had to deactivate her Instagram account. Learn how to look past popularity to pave a new way. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 676 - Start Last To Be First 15.06.2026 2:58

Marlene Sanders’ failure in theater paved a new path for women in television. Learn how to find purpose in the trenches. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 647 - Change For Yourself 14.06.2026 2:24

Changing the world was so 2019. Learn how to change yourself through one powerful word. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 685 - Push Status Quo To See Where You Go 13.06.2026 3:19

Newsweek’s former “mail girl,” Nora Ephron, ended up on top. Learn when to revolt. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 750 - Seek Approval From Self 12.06.2026 1:52

No one is programmed for disapproval. Learn how to become who you really want to be. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 752 - Embrace Imperfections 11.06.2026 1:58

I have learned so much from my screw ups. Learn how to learn from mistakes by processing the why behind why you are doing it. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 677 - Focus Needs More Focus 10.06.2026 1:54

If you don’t practice this, it will fade away. Learn how to retrain your brain to stay on track. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 686 - Know Yourself Before Money Defines You 09.06.2026 2:43

Money makes you more of this. Learn how to be a good steward of your wealth. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 680 - Be Human Being Before Human Doing 08.06.2026 2:36

Stop moving for 10 minutes and just do this. Learn how to press your own reset button. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 644 - Be Still And Chill 07.06.2026 2:57

When a crisis strikes, do you freak out or take a nap? Learn how to release the big stuff to the big guy. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 626: Unlearn To Relearn 06.06.2026 2:53

Any dog can learn a new trick. Learn how to change mindset, behavior and routine to adapt to your new environment. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 629 - Keep Moving Up 05.06.2026 2:54

Losing Ledora never felt so right. Learn how to elevate talent, without selfishly holding back. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 666 - Let Your Curiosity Wander 04.06.2026 2:50

How long did you let that idea simmer? Learn how to explore like an entrepreneur. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 623 - Surrender Leads To Unexpected Opportunities 03.06.2026 2:16

You don’t always have the power to control, but you do have the power to surrender. Learn how to let go and be open to the unexpected. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 665 - Actions Determine Direction 02.06.2026 2:16

There’s only one difference between you and highly successful people. Learn how to be consistently consistent to set yourself up for more wins. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 622 - Risk Without Setting Up For Success 01.06.2026 2:09

You can’t be a true risk taker if you are always calculating your odds. Learn how to take a risk without a safety net. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 621 - Avoid An Overstay 31.05.2026 2:39

Always exit on a high note. Learn how to be remembered for being a success, not as the person who can’t let go. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 743 - Request Outside Help 30.05.2026 2:19

Winging it is not a safe plan. Learn how to prepare for a potentially explosive conversation. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 841: Ask Two Easy “Yes” Questions First 29.05.2026 1:54

Is this John? Learn how to persuade one question at a time. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 806 - Drop the Adjectives and Remove the “I” 28.05.2026 1:17

If it’s not about you, they will be more receptive. Learn how to get more buy-in. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 748 - Put The Breaks On Defensive 27.05.2026 2:14

I didn’t do it. Learn how to not make it so much about you. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 799 - Leave The Spin For The Washing Machine 26.05.2026 2:16

You can’t be No. 1 unless you can back it up. Learn how to stand up for the truth. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 746 - Avoid Absorbing Responsibility 25.05.2026 1:58

Just because they are mad doesn’t mean it’s your fault. Learn how to stop reactively apologizing and fixing it. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 804 - Start with Empathy 24.05.2026 1:33

Now may not be a good time. Learn how to better frame what you want to say and when you should say it. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 742 - Find Something To Sympathize With 23.05.2026 1:44

Defense is not always the best offense. Learn how to look beyond the upset and find the source of the pain. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship