We’re back! And some things haven’t changed at all…

I don’t know about you, but the holiday break feels like a year ago already!

And after a week back, I find that the people I speak to are facing the same problems with pitching and presenting new ideas.

They have great proposals: but the bosses, customers or investors they need to get on board are just too busy to hear the whole story.

Sound familiar?

Here are two quick upgrades to help you get Buy-In for your ideas from busy customers, investors or leaders.

Video: Pitching to Management.

I just posted a short version of this on LinkedIn – focusing around presenting the Problem you solve, not the process you propose.

Watch it HERE:​

Carousel: 8 Powerful Phrases to create Instant Focus

Sometimes you really do have to present more detail, and for longer. But we want those holding the purse-strings to remember key messages.

Here’s a great carousel with 8 phrases that I’ve learned really work – because they create ‘verbal signposts.’

These signposts are phrases that re-set the audience’s attention, and give a clear message: “Listen Up: This Matters!”

Take a minute to read through it HERE; 👇

Oh, and if you like football, here’s a post about what Penalty Taking and Public Speaking have in common!

What I’m working on right now

📘 New Book! ‘Long Story Short’​
Every time I start a new book, I think: “Why on earth are you going to put yourself through this?”

And every time I finish, I feel: “Wow, that was more work than expected, and I’m really happy I did it!”

This one will be a short, sharp paperback, very simply targeted at helping you Convince Busy People. I’ll let you know how it’s going along the way.

Good luck with your next pitch and all the best for 2026!

David Beckett
​I help you & your team tell a Long Story Short,
so you can Convince Busy People.

Find me on: LinkedIn | YouTube
​or Contact me for Workshops and Keynote talks