Pitch Like Hollywood: What You Can Learn from the High-Stakes Film Industry

Peter Desberg · Jeffrey Davis

Feb 2022 · McGraw Hill-Ascent Audio · Narrated by Christopher Grove

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A clinical psychologist and writer/producer share secrets to overcoming presentation anxiety and crafting the perfect "award-winning" pitch-no matter what industry you work in! From impromptu elevator pitches to full-board presentations, sales and marketing professionals face an "audience" daily-often with make-or-break consequences. No matter what business you're in, you can up your game substantially by incorporating elements of a classic Hollywood pitch: driving emotion, piquing curiosity, and ultimately winning over decision makers with top-notch persuasion and performance. In Pitch Like Hollywood, clinical psychologist Peter Desberg and writer/producer Jeffrey Davis take you on an insiders' tour of the entire process, from defining the fundamentals to smart strategies for overcoming stage fright (pitch panic). They also include a step-by-step guide so that you can adapt the Hollywood Pitch for your next board meeting or sales call. With chapters that include Persuasion Boot Camp, The Pitch Panic Cycle, and Creating the Pitch II (The Sequel), you'll have a front-row seat in a master class on giving great performances for any audience, every time.

About the author

Peter Desberg is professor emeritus at California State University, Dominguez Hills, and recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award and Outstanding Professor Award. The author of twenty-three books, he is also a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the area of stage fright and performance anxiety.

Jeffrey Davis is a professor of screenwriting at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, and served from 2009-2019 as the department chair. Davis has also written and produced trade shows for Dick Clark Productions. He has more than thirty credits to his name, including Night Court and Remington Steele.

Christopher Grove is an award-winning, veteran actor and narrator based in Los Angeles. He guest-stars on top network TV shows and has performed at major theaters around the country, including the Mark Taper Forum and the Public Theater.

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