tips on nailing a mock pitch presentation? to give some context: it is going to be a 10 min pitch with a 10 mins Q&A afterwards. i’ve written out a 1.5 pager sales script but don’t want to be reading it.

i think the idea of a 10 min long mock pitch has gotten me all anxious - or should it be more of an interactive pitch with questions asked to the panelists and the responding ?

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Leave plenty of room for engaging with your audience - making sure they understand your pitch, asking if they have questions.

You need to know how to get the attention of the audience. Don't read to much from your notes. Ask and entertain questions.

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