Pitch Expert: The Art of Winning the Room (And Closing the Deal)
About this episode
Jonathan Pease discusses the impact of AI on pitching and the importance of authentic human connection in presentations.
Jonathan Pease is Australia's go-to pitch expert, working with executives from the biggest companies in the country. Here's how AI is completely reshaping the way we present and pitch. In this episode, Jonathan breaks down how AI has commoditised content creation but amplified the need for authentic human connection. We explore the critical difference between documents and presentations, why vulnerability is your secret weapon, and how to read the room in real time. Plus, Jonathan reveals his MeWe storytelling framework and explains why the future belongs to those who master taste and communication. Check out more details on the Pitch retreat here: https://www.winningtheroom.co/the-pitch-retreat-2026 Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram , LinkedIn & YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Mark Bouris
Guest: Jonathan Pease
Topics covered
- pitching
- AI in presentations
- human connection
- storytelling
- communication skills
- executive training
Keywords
- pitch expert
- AI
- storytelling framework
- human connection
- vulnerability
- presentation skills
- executives
- communication
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Organizations: Mentored.com.au, Winning the Room, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube
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