Don't Calm Down: Overcoming Nerves in Pitches and Presentations (for founders and builders)

In pitches and presentations, nerves aren't the problem. ⚡ Your reaction is. You're always pitching something. Pitching your ideas to communities. Pitching your products to clients. Pitching your business to VCs. Somewhere between knowing your material and actually saying it out loud, something goes wrong. Your voice tightens, sounds "thin." You talk fast, rambling wayyy off script. You blank on a question you know the answer to. Suddenly it's over. "What just happened?" Most people try to calm down when they're nervous. But what happens when you TRY to calm down? You get more focused on how nervous you are. This hands on workshop teaches you what to do instead. A science-backed approach to working with your nervous system rather than against it, so you can perform when it actually counts. What we'll do: 1. You'll learn why suppressing nerves backfires. 2. Do a guided exercise to improve your reaction to "being nervous." 3. Put it to work immediately by practicing pitching in small groups. 4. **Raffle Winners** will pitch live in front of a panel of real investors for real feedback. You'll leave with: A protocol you can use before any high-stakes pitch, meeting, or presentation. Who this is for: Founder Freelancers Consultants Community builders If you pitch a service, product, or idea, and you get nervous beforehand, this is for you. About The Organizers Self Science Coaching Venture Walks and Talks