“Winning is about confidence. So come in there and be proactive in being able to pitch what you think they're going to ask.” - Lauren Fitzpatrick Shanks

For this Speakers Room Live episode, Lauren Fitzpatrick Shanks discusses how to win pitches and how to use your voice for wealth. She gets detailed on the importance of pitch competitions, strategies for success, and what to do once you've won.

Lauren Fitzpatrick Shanks is the Founder and CEO of tech startup KeepWOL. KeepWOL creates talent development technology that uses live multiplayer games and artificial intelligence to maximize cultural intelligence in the workplace. Working at 5 different Fortune 500 companies, plus being a black millennial woman in engineering & tech, she’s no stranger to being the “first” or “only.”

Lauren is the first Black woman to graduate from The University of Kansas’ Aerospace Engineering Department and the first Black woman to win the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics international design competition. She’s a recipient of the Women in Technology Rising Star Award, and she has an MBA in Operations Management. She is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid conversationalist. Her top two values are authenticity and legacy, and she keeps these front in mind in everything she does

[00:01 - 07:29] All About Lauren Fitzpatrick Shanks

• Speech competitions as a way to get some experience under your belt
• Lauren’s story from being born and raised in a small town to achieving greater heights
• The way to help employees learn and focus on their work
• How entrepreneurs can cultivate creativity, innovation, and better presentation skills

[07:30 - 19:14] Step into the Shark Tank with Full Confidence

• An overview of what is to be in a pitch competition and its mechanics
• How pitching and networking are necessary to win in business
• It boils down to the story you tell and how convincing you are with your story
• Tactics to employ for more effective speech delivery and presentation

[19:15 - 31:19] The Tools You Need and the Ways to Prepare

• The importance of practice, paying attention to reactions, and keeping a schedule
• Get over the fear and learn to use your voice to attract money into your business
• Solid advice for aspiring entrepreneurs - have a backup plan

[31:20 - 35:15] Final Thoughts

• Giving free content and providing access to invest in personal support
• Connect with Lauren Fitzpatrick Shanks – leave a review and comment (links below)
• Closing thoughts and advice from Lauren and Evolve 

Key Quotes:

“Pitching is all about the story you tell, but not even the story you tell. [It’s about] how convincing you are with your story.” -  Lauren Fitzpatrick Shanks

“Make sure that you keep that forefront in your mind like this isn't an all-or-nothing type of situation like if this [journey to entrepreneurship] doesn't succeed…have all these different opportunities back doors… Remember that [when] you have a network, you have things to fall back on.” - Lauren Fitzpatrick Shanks

Connect with Lauren!

Website: https://www.keepwol.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlayKeepWOL/

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/playkeepwol/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlayKeepWOL

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Connect with Me!

Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/speaking4profitacademy

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Visit my website https://www.evolvebenton.com/ 

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