The Pitch with Amy Summers
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 Pitch Publicity® and INICIVOX®, who has more than 20 years experience in the field of public relations as a communications expert and high-performance entrepreneur with a proven track record of pitching success.
Amy Summers’ career unfolded in a rapidly evolving communications landscape. Since 2003 and throughout the 20-year-history at Pitch Publicity®, Amy has executed hundreds of campaigns that have collectively garnered billions of media impressions worldwide. Notably, Summers holds the distinction of being the first publicist to orchestrate live media interviews at both low and high points of the planet: the scientific laboratory Aquarius, situated 63 feet beneath the sea, and the summit of Mount Everest, towering at 21,000 feet above sea level. Her influential career has earned her recognition as a PR News Top Women Awards Honoree in the Business Entrepreneurs category, a testament to her unwavering dedication to the public relations profession.
Summers’ visionary leadership extends far beyond her accomplishments in public relations. As a pioneer in remote work since 2010, she created a virtual internship mentorship program at Pitch Publicity® that has launched more than 50 careers and fostered the growth and success of every young professional who has participated in her program. Building on this momentum and desire to expand her mentorship reach, Summers embarked on a visionary venture in 2020, establishing INICIVOX®, a virtual mentorship platform designed to hone a diverse array of soft skills crucial in today’s intricate communications landscape. For access to more in-depth communication mentorship including all episodes of “The Pitch” subscribe at: www.INICIVOX.com.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 2 minutes
- Episodes
- 172
- Years Active
- 2025
Encore Episode 421 - Humble Or Hiding
It’s popular to be humble, but is humility holding you back from being ambitious? Learn how to go for greatness, but refrain from bragging about it. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
Encore Episode 579 - Leverage PR To Stay Relevant
Is your pre-pandemic plan still sitting on a shelf? Learn how to change your message to test the waters before diving in deep with marketing. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
Encore Episode 506 - Criticism Breeds Ignorance
Often what you know the least about you criticize the most. Learn how to replace criticism with questions. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
Encore Episode 540 - Meet Them Where They Are At
A crisis is a marathon, not a sprint when you are working with people. Learn how to assess where someone is at before you push ahead with your own agenda. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
Encore Episode 527 - Downside of Disruption
It’s like hitting the panic button every time you do this. Learn how to gain maximum productivity from your team by holding back on this seemingly innocent action. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentors…
Encore Episode 537 - Ask For Help This Way
Giving someone else the chance to problem solve with you has hidden benefits. Learn how to increase your value in another person’s eyes and help to build more trust in the long run. #ThePitch #INICIV…
Encore Episode 502 - Voice Lessons From Mrs. Beasley
You don’t have to pull the cord anymore. Learn the importance of embracing new technology platforms. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
Encore Episode 424 - Intuition Is Your Secret Superpower
You should listen to that voice in your head more often. Learn how to backburner logic and respond to your intuition. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
Encore Episode 425 - Three Words To Curtail Disease To Please
You are good enough. Learn how to question relationships that make you feel insufficient. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
Encore Episode 535 - Handshake Stopgap
If we don’t shake on it anymore, what will replace this nonverbal agreement? Learn how to communicate trust, respect, balance and equality when greeting others without making physical contact. #ThePi…
Encore Episode 528 - Pre-Post Checkpoints
What seems funny today, may not be tomorrow. Learn how to evaluate a post before it becomes permanent. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
Encore Episode 729 - Be Sure To Follow
Follow. Like. Connect. Learn how to use social media to your advantage in interviews. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
Encore Episode 414 - Do Your Part
Are you shifting into cruise control? Learn how to control what’s in your power to control then let the rest go. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
Encore Episode 660 - Try Why Before I
Larry King was a master at this interview technique. Learn how to avoid inserting yourself into the stories of other people. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
Encore Episode 620 - Participate Before Planning
Don’t lose sight of the participant’s perspective. Learn how to observe and attend before diving into the production. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
Encore Episode 505 - NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, don’t start with NO
Directness is good, except in these situations. Learn how to soften the blow before you begin with “no. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
Encore Episode 532 - Can The Canned Response
With advertising you talk at them, but with social media you talk with them. Learn how to actively be part of the conversation before social distancing sets in. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
Encore Episode 645 - Curiosity Moves Aggravation To Innovation
To be an entrepreneur you must do this. Learn how to open yourself up to new opportunities. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
Encore Episode 602 - Dodge Recycled Thoughts
Don’t let someone reuse you. Learn how to lead the conversation of your own personal identity. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship
Encore Episode 728 - Bring Thoughtful Questions
Do you have any questions? Learn how to ask questions that will help your position. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship