The Elevator Pitch

Whether someone is meeting his or her in-laws for the first time or being interviewed for a job, a great first impression can mean the difference between success and failure. The business world is no exception. The start of any successful relationship comes down to one thing; a great introduction.  In our private lives, having an attractive personality and uncovering common interests is what makes the difference between making friends and being loners. When trying to create new business relationships, personality does help, but being able to communicate succinctly and intelligently what you have to offer is the best thing you can do. This is where the perfect pitch comes into play and is commonly referred to as an elevator pitch.

An elevator pitch is a briefly worded yet informational statement about who you are and what you do. Often times, people spend years developing a business idea, doing research and writing business plans. They know the business like the back of their hand, but when asked what they do, they either can’t easily explain it or they give a long and wandering explanation that does nothing more than bore the listener.

When offered the opportunity to win a new client or to catch the attention of a prospective business partner, you have to keep two things in mind. First, these types of people are most likely very busy and have little time to hear what you have to offer and second, they get approached with offers more often than they’d like. If you want to overcome these obstacles and make a great impression worth remembering, you have to make both your passion for what you do and the service or product you are offering as evident as possible and you have to do it in about 30 seconds. Half a minute may sound like a short amount of time to get your talking points across, but with some organization of your ideas and a lot of practice, it’s all the time you will need.

Developing Your Elevator Pitch

The main purpose of an elevator pitch is to be an introduction tool. You want to be able to pique someone’s interest enough that you have him or her wanting to know more. Here are a few questions you should ask yourself when creating an effective elevator pitch:

• What need do you fill and how do you fill it? It is very important to clearly define what service you are offering and how you provide that service. Business people think in terms of Return on Investment. When you can clearly and concisely describe how you can make doing business easier or more efficient while increasing their bottom line, you will most likely grab their attention. When developing this part of your pitch, it’s best to jot down the 10 most attractive features of what you have to offer and whittle the list down to the 2 you think will be most effective.

• Are you speaking their language? When approaching a prospect, it’s best to know your audience. Depending on the person you are approaching, you may need to decide whether or not the use of industry specific jargon is appropriate, but always remember to keep your pitch simple to understand. A common mistake when making an elevator pitch is attempting to try to sound smarter than you need to. The result is a pitch that is hard to understand and therefore ineffective. A good pitch is all about getting information across in a short period of time, so keep it simple by using plain, understandable English.

• What makes you so special? You know what you have to offer and you also know that you work hard to deliver the best in service. But your prospect doesn’t know anything about you. As far as he or she is concerned, the same quality of service can be found at any of your competitors. It’s your duty to explain to your prospect why doing business with you is a better choice than any other available. When crafting your elevator pitch, make sure you explain how what you do has made you an asset to other clients and enhanced their success. Write a list of 10 attributes that set you apart from the pack and pick the 2 strongest to include in your pitch.

• Is your pitch passionate? When the opportunity to speak to a prospect arises, you need to make sure that you are firing on all cylinders. If you aren’t passionate about your business idea, no one will be. You have put in the hard work developing your business and you believe in what you do. You need to focus on what excites you about the business you are in and let hat shine through when making your pitch. Your elevator pitch is your chance not just to share information, but to share a sentiment. When a prospective client or business partner sees how much you believe in your ideas he or she will be much more likely to listen to what else you have to share.

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Glenn Louis Parker
Coaching; Life, Business & Health

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Dream, Prioritize, Execute, Achieve, Repeat!

Mohandas K. Gandhi — Known also as “Mahatma” to his people meaning;

“The Great Soul”

“LOVE is the strongest force the world processes, and yet it is the humblest imaginable.”

Viktor Frankl — ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’

“You Choose Your Path, or You’re A Plaything of Circumstance”

When two talented artists get together, the ability to co- create and spread global consciousness is unlimited. This is especially true when the 2 artists are multifaceted and specialize in both performing arts and media production.  Akira Chan is a leader in the world of conscious media. Not only does he have the technical skills to capture and edit amazing footage, he is truly an artist in his process, making sure to find texture, creative angles, and follow movement. Pair that with Adelaide Marcus ability to perform and conceptualize story lines, and the formula is perfectly set for a Global Consciousness project! Shortly after these 2 dreamers met, they realized their potential! Yet, the idea for the project series sprouted after their first “play day.” They decided to take the time to go to a gorgeous location and play; dress up, dance and capture it. After the long day of unpredictable rainy weather that brought forward a magnificent rainbow, Adelaide and Akira drove back home to San Diego with huge smiles on their faces. Adelaide thought to herself, if people could be inspired and put that into action in their lives, then they would love life, and in turn want to invest their energy in making life better. Adelaide sees the current state of our world as being out of balance and unsustainable. Though she never really felt like taking on the role of a “preacher,” Adelaide recognized that there was a voice inside of her that was worth putting out there on a global level. She told Akira, “ What if I wrote a poem, and read it at the end of this video? We could inspire people and share a clear message that is heart felt non intrusive!” And this is the birth of their Global Consciousness project.

Global Consciousness Series Unfolds

According to Adelaide, the entire Global Consciousness series has unfolded in a way that the next step does not present itself until the first step has been taken. The series idea did not come into actualization until the first “Conscious collaboration” video was released. The responses were plentiful and new subscribers began to take interest in Art By Adelaide you tube channel. Strangely, there seemed to be nothing else out there in the Conscious media realm that shared a message using mostly performance art and imagined characters. Fortunately, global consciousness media in its entirety has been spreading rapidly. Information on sacred geometry, division of wealth, and other socially taboo subjects are now being spread and more openly discussed. The Global Consciousness series depicts important “issues” in a way that focuses energy not on harnessing angry feelings about our current state, but instead transforming the energy into something more loving, forgiving or beautiful. To Adelaide, this is where the ART comes into play. For example she says, “If you take a sad moment in your life and turn it into a song and share it through music, you are essentially transforming a hurtful time into a poetic piece of art that others can enjoy and connect with.” Because there are so many subjects that could use some light at this time, the Global Consciousness series will continuously unfold and take on new forms of expression.

Why Now? Importance of Spreading Global Consciousness through Media

Adelaide and Akira strongly feel that this is the point in time for Global Consciousness media to rise up. Of course at any point conscious media would be helpful and insightful to those interested, but it seems that right now, the masses are becoming increasingly open to new ideas, and ways to create a better system of living. With advances in sciences, like quantum physics and other findings giving evidence to ancient cultures we never even learned about, humans have started to realize how little is actually known. “And to take it once step further” Adelaide shares, “many have began to realize that what we see is simply an illusion, and only one possible reality out of infinite realities to choose from.” Along with the unveiling of our current reality, Adelaide believes that people are beginning to recognize our humanness, regardless of color or country. This is where media has a huge impact! Currently, one of the only things not regulated or extensively controlled, is the Internet. Articles, web sites, and videos can be uploaded for millions around the globe to view. “Wow,” says Adelaide, “think about what this can do to shape our collective consciousness and produce a real change on Planet Earth.” Though Adelaide can touch audiences through her performance and visual art through direct contact, she understands that a larger impact is spread through media. Akira and Adelaide have both been inspired by other films that help spread awareness. When they like it, they share it, just as people do with their conscious collaborations. Thus the knowledge becomes a ripple in a huge pond of Global Consciousness.

Current Global Consciousness Project: Default Evolution

As mentioned before, there are tons of global issues that can be conceptualized and depicted through the Global Consciousness Video Series. The one that has fallen into place most recently is titled Default Evolution, and speaks about the “waking up” experience; breaking patterns that do not serve us and learning to find our hearts. Robots are archetype figures that depict a very mechanical approach to “living”, when in fact they are not truly living or feeling at all. Obviously humans are not robots, but in our world of industries, corporations, and pyramid schemes, there are many people who spend most of their days functioning without passion. Adelaide and her acrobatic partner David Booker perform the story of 2 robots left in a broken world. By default, they evolve and enter a new realm of existence. This film was created to the music of Kaminanda, a good friend in the community of artist that Akira and Adelaide create with. Adelaide explains that, what is most important is that the film is seen, appreciated and shared. The conscious collaboration video itself can express more than any article could attempt to explain! Default Evolution was a big production consisting of only a few active creators, only 3rd in the series this was the most time intensive creation, coming with a huge potential to expand Global consciousness.

Where next? How to Expand Global Consciousness

With each Global Consciousness video project, Akira and Adelaide reach further out into the community to co create something even more incredible. It has been quite amazing what this duo has done despite not having a huge camera crew, costume designers, makeup artist and so on. At the same time, the music and guest performers continue to increase and the collaboration aspect of the projects spread across the community of artists. Still, what is most essential is that the product is getting dispersed and viewed. This is where the public plays a big role. If you are inspired its important to share and subscribe to Art By Adelaide you tube channel to stay in the loop on more video projects. The potential of where the films will go is unbounded! “In a sense,” says Adelaide “ after created, the Global Consciousness projects will lead us to the next step in our unfolding process.” Akira and Adelaide are on a roll and constantly gathering footage from all over the world, bringing magic and fantasy to every filming location. Coming next will be dancing flowers, mermaids and magicians. Adelaide expresses the importance of support to keep the series alive. Be inspired and a part of the ripple of escalating Global Consciousness.

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Glenn Louis Parker
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310.701.2840

Dream, Prioritize, Execute, Achieve, Repeat!

Mohandas K. Gandhi — Known also as “Mahatma” to his people meaning;

“The Great Soul”

“LOVE is the strongest force the world processes, and yet it is the humblest imaginable.”

Viktor Frankl — ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’

“You Choose Your Path, or You’re A Plaything of Circumstance”

Sound therapy has been used by humans for ages. It is considered an “expressive therapy,” with an interpersonal method where a qualified therapist makes use of music and its different features – physical, emotional, psychological, communal, aesthetic and divine – to assist clients in improving or preserving their health.

Amber Link uses sound therapy to develop new artists, using a holistic approach to unlock the talent in young musicians. Their youth project has achieved a good and solid reputation in Athens, Greece, and it gives participants opportunities through different exchange programs. So, is Amber Link’s sound therapy program worth the investment in time, energy and money? Ask these questions to find out…

Top 5 Questions to Discovering if Sound Therapy is for your Child

1. Would you like your child to be trained by specialists in the field?

The Koulouris sisters both attended the Conservatory, graduating in 1989 with first prizes awarded by unanimous decision. They are qualified in the field, with both women holding degrees in advanced theoretical studies of music. After leaving the Conservatory, famed concert pianist and
Juillard professor Vinia Tsopelas took them under her wing for specialized training in duo piano repertoire with master class studies. Amber Link also has many other qualified teachers, professionals, and volunteers who help to make their musical programme a success.

2. Would you like your child to be exposed to a holistic approach to learning the arts?

You child will be exposed to much more than just music at Amber Link. He will learn the physical and breathing exercises and meditative techniques that are so important to actors onstage. Whether your child is a dancer, choreographer or singer, a stage designer or a tailor, his unique talents will be explored and fully developed with Amber Link’s programmes.

3. Would you like your child’s body to be in sync with his soul?

Visualize the symphony occurring within your body this second: a heartbeat, the circulation of blood, lymph pulsating throughout. The philosophy of the founders of Amber Link, Stacy and Stephie Koulouris, is that the body and soul depend on each other in life and also on stage, and in their musical programme they strive for children to develop both.

4. Does your child have developmental problems?

Sound therapy addresses problems such as hearing hypersensitivity and inattentiveness, hearing loss, problems processing different tones, speech impediments and language problems, trouble with lateralization and visualization, irritability, learning disabilities and emotional problems. Amber Link’s youth project allows children to counteract these problems by exploring their capabilities and talents when they work with their own creative strength.

5. Are you looking for an affordable, convenient solution?

Sound therapy is affordable and straightforward. The breathing exercises and the classical music restore the ear and work to help the brain. Your children can do sound therapy at Amber Link’s Youth Art Center, at one of their regular workshops or seminars, at their summer music camp or through their exchange program. This musical program will benefit them because it deals with the stress and tiredness young people have to cope with as they try to balance school with other activities.

Sound therapy boosts concentration and recall, leads to improved learning and academic performance, superior balance and coordination, relief of lightheadedness and a general feeling that the mind is sharper and communication is easier. Only you can answer the question of whether sound therapy would be beneficial for your child, but it is certainly worth your consideration.

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Glenn Louis Parker
Coaching; Life, Business & Health

310.701.2840

Dream, Prioritize, Execute, Achieve, Repeat!

Mohandas K. Gandhi — Known also as “Mahatma” to his people meaning;

“The Great Soul”

“LOVE is the strongest force the world processes, and yet it is the humblest imaginable.”

Viktor Frankl — ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’

“You Choose Your Path, or You’re A Plaything of Circumstance”

You might wonder how Gabriella Hartwell, the Twin Flame Specialist, could know about love and her connection to her twin flame before physically meeting him in this lifetime, however this is the core of what a twin flame relationship is. It goes way beyond the physical contact as she says, “Your twin flame is an extension of you. When you connect with your essence, it is natural to begin the process of remembering your twin. You have agreed to meet for certain reasons and that meeting, since it has already been planned before incarnation, you can receive glimpses before you actually meet in the flesh.”

From Feeling the Twin Flame to Remembering…

This is what Gabriella experienced as a young girl, emerging into womanhood, becoming aware of her own self. “I can recall feeling the energy of a man whom I knew I would one day share myself with, and I had a sense of the creative, loving space that we hold together.” These feelings and her knowing increased as she went through her intimate relationships, emerging more into the woman she is today. Even though she knew that her path would lead her to her twin flame, she knew that each relationship and connection throughout her journey was important  for growth, healing, understanding and moving deeper into the vibration of love. She developed an intense desire to help people in loving the way that she saw love to be. “I remember so many people approaching me, strangers even, sharing their issues within relationships and asking me for advice. This began the journey towards working within relationships as I do today.”

Remembering the Twin Flame Brings you into Action…

Gabriella has such a strong sense of belief in love, a calmness inspired by her experience with the guidance of the universe. She feels that one needs to feel this support from Source in order to move forward on the journey towards deeper twin flame love. As a result, there is an ever growing trust that embraces you, as you take action towards what you are guided. Gabriella believes that we are given signs throughout our days, “little cookie crumbs” to encourage us, to remind us of what our soul has intended to create, and when we notice these, we have the opportunity to follow with that trust we establish by being open to the life experience.

The essential step of Letting Go on the Twin Flame Journey…

Gabriella has written the book, You Find Your Soul Mate When You Let Go of Searching, where she helps to guide her readers to go within themselves to discover the love that is there waiting to be cultivated. By discovering that your happiness comes from within you and allowing yourself to be happy in the present moment, you pave the way for the union of your twin flame. It is in the present moment where all of your creations bloom and blossom fully into your life, for it is the energy that you hold that attracts a similar vibration. This is why letting go is so important. Gabriella smiles and says, “Imagine your hand holding so tightly to something. Now imagine what you are intending to create arriving while your hand is still holding so tightly…does it have room to enter into your life?” Gabriella feels that letting go is one of the key steps to welcoming in the twin flame love relationship. What does she mean by this? She says, “It is important to let go of the when and the how, the expectations of each step as it unfolds. With letting go, we allow for the natural process to unfold as it will with faith that everything is happening in its perfect order.“

Are you Ready to Embrace a Divine Spiritual Partnership with your Twin Flame?

Let Gabriella Hartwell help you to know and find that bright light shining within you, to assist in guiding you into the process of letting go and trusting the divine order of the universe as this naturally brings you into the vibration of attracting the twin flame into your life. Gabriella offers relationship coaching sessions, angel and dream guidance readings. You may visit her website at http://www.EmergingSoul.com for more information on these, testimonials, and to connect with her. She also has a weekly radio show on Mondays which you can listen to at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/beyoutofull and monthly live chats which you can view on her upcoming events tab from her website. She welcomes your questions for submission into her Questions Answered section of her blog and is always open for suggestions on topics for both her radio shows and live chats. As Gabriella says with a wink, “Don’t give up on love. Imagine the grandest, deepest, most loving relationship, and allow it to come to you. You deserve it, you can have it, and you can keep it growing ever deeper with the passing years. “

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Love & Light

Glenn Louis Parker
Coaching; Life, Business & Health

310.701.2840

Dream, Prioritize, Execute, Achieve, Repeat!

Mohandas K. Gandhi — Known also as “Mahatma” to his people meaning;

“The Great Soul”

“LOVE is the strongest force the world processes, and yet it is the humblest imaginable.”

Viktor Frankl — ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’

“You Choose Your Path, or You’re A Plaything of Circumstance”

Have you ever received good advice that you were unable to follow? Has your doctor ever recommended a lifestyle change that you found to be unsustainable? Have you ever wanted something in your life, but found you couldn’t achieve it alone? Health  Coaching could be your solution!

Love & Light

Glenn Louis Parker
Coaching; Life, Business & Health

310.701.2840

Dream, Prioritize, Execute, Achieve, Repeat!

Mohandas K. Gandhi — Known also as “Mahatma” to his people meaning;

“The Great Soul”

“LOVE is the strongest force the world processes, and yet it is the humblest imaginable.”

Viktor Frankl — ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’

“You Choose Your Path, or You’re A Plaything of Circumstance”