Speak With Passion

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Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn how to design an elevator pitch for a subject you are passionate about. You’ll have the opportunity to hear different elevator pitches to understand what makes them effective. You’ll analyze each one to determine which techniques you like best. Finally, you will write and deliver your own elevator pitch in front of an audience. By mastering the art of crafting a strong elevator pitch, you’ll be better prepared to succeed when sudden business opportunities arise.

HOW DO YOU SPEAK WITH PASSION?

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If you are passionate about your work:

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• It will feel less like a job and more like fun.
• It will help you connect with others in your field who share the same passion.

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When you are passionate about something:

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• You look forward to doing it.
• It brings feelings of satisfaction and joy.
• It can also help you overcome challenges.

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WHY IS HAVING PASSION IMPORTANT?

Discuss the following questions as a class.

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Have you ever listened to someone talk about something they are passionate about?

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• How did they sound?
• What was their body language like?
• Did their passionate feelings about the subject stir any interest in you?

Watch the video "Kid President's Pep Talk to Teachers and Students", and then discuss these questions.

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• In your opinion, is this speaker a passionate person? Why or why not?
• What is he passionate about?
• Is he trying to instill passion in you?
• How do you know?

Kid President's

Pep Talk to

Teachers and Students

Identify topics you are passionate about. It doesn’t matter what the topic is; what matters is that you fully understand the subject and can convey it to others with passion.

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Here is a list of topics to help you brainstorm what you are passionate about. However, feel free to ignore the list and choose anything that genuinely excites you.

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Once you have chosen your topic, create an outline of the things you like about your choice.

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What makes it awesome to you?

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You will use these talking points to help you create an “elevator pitch” later in the lesson.

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WHAT IS AN ELEVATOR PITCH?

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An elevator pitch is a brief description of an idea, product, or company that explains the concept clearly and concisely so that any listener can understand it in a short amount of time.

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The goal is to capture the listener's interest, making them want to learn more about what you're discussing. This is why elevator pitches need to be delivered with passion.

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WHAT IS AN

ELEVATOR PITCH?

Watch the video "How to Perfect the Elevator Pitch" and then form a group of three to discuss the following questions:

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1. Why do elevator pitches need to be given quickly?
2. What pieces of advice were shared in the video?
3. Which of the techniques would be easy for you to replicate?
4. Which techniques would be challenging for you to implement?

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How to Perfect

the Elevator Pitch

Watch the three elevator pitches

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Who do you think delivered their pitch more effectively? Why?

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Jill's Pitch

Emily's Pitch

Harrison's Pitch

WHAT DO I WANT TO SAY IN MY ELEVATOR PITCH?

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Elevator Pitch Structure:

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• Introduce yourself

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• Describe your project, passion, or goal.
• Why is it important?
• What are you trying to accomplish?

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• How do you want your audience to respond?
• Provide funding?
• Join your cause?

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• Must be between 30 - 60 seconds long.

WRITE YOUR ELEVATOR PITCH

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• Form a group of three or four

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• Each student will deliver their elevator pitch to their group.

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• After someone finishes their pitch, each member of the group will give one piece of positive feedback.

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• If the speaker asks for ways to improve, then members of the group can provide constructive feedback.

DELIVER YOUR ELEVATOR PITCH

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED ABOUT SPEAKING WITH PASSION?

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