I was listening to a podcast in which a journalist was talking about how they pitched a project to National Geographic. And it struck me – what if we had to have an elevator pitch for all the ways we are spending our time. Would it help us see our every day lives in a different light? Could we pitch our lives as best sellers?
Here are my examples:
In a commitment to stay agile, Wynne practices every day flexibility. Switching between parenting, working, and dog walking, she navigates the fine line between looking harried and being in charge of too many details to count. But as a side benefit, the mental dexterity necessary to fix the garage door sensors while also playing driveway broom hockey makes her feel younger.
In a world where technology is always changing, Wynne sits at the crossroads between well-organized sanity and communication chaos. Directing teams to improve client collaboration is not a job, it’s a mission.
It’s not easy being a little person in a big world but there’s a lot of insight from the younger set. Instead of just joining in to “how things are,” kids are willing to ask “why.” And that’s where Wynne comes in, ready to write down the profundity that comes from these kids that are buffeted by uncertainty and lack of agency, but also divorced from to-do lists and money worries. They make it through by being observant and learning. Because our lives are better when filled with love and meaning, and kids know how to cut through the rest!
Okay, I need to work on my pitches. But if you want to see a masterful pitch, check out this book project pitch from writer and blogger, Cheryl Oreglia: Episode 61: The Writers Conference with Cheryl Oreglia
Or this fantastic post about an author that took 15 years to get a book published – and it was a hit. Now he has a deal to get a book adapted for TV: Inspiration for Writers
(featured photo from Pexels)
For a different type of pitch (meaning the type you find on a mountain), check out Leadership Lessons From Climbing on my personal blog.
You can find me on Instagram and Twitter @wynneleon
If you want to tune in to our podcast features authors and artists, search for Sharing the Heart of the Matter on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music or Pocketcasts (and subscribe) or click here. My other projects include my personal blog and being part of a team that teaches/speaks about corporate creativity. My book about my journey to find what fueled my dad’s indelible spark and twinkle can be found on Amazon: Finding My Father’s Faith.