WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV Powerplay Pitch Academy
The Powerplay Pitch Academy is a year-round workshop series designed to meet business owners where they are and support their growth every step of the way.
Every business owner pitches, whether they realize it or not. Every time you introduce yourself at a networking event, meet a potential client, or walk into a room of unknown opportunity, you’re pitching your business and yourself. The question is: are you doing it in a way that leaves a lasting impression?
The Pitch Academy is designed to make sure the answer is always YES.
KEY FOCUS AREAS: Content, Delivery, and Presence
Content
The foundation of every great pitch starts with what you say. Pitch Academy workshops are designed to help you craft a clear, compelling, and memorable message that communicates your value, tells your story, and leaves a lasting impression.
Delivery
Knowing what to say is only half the battle. Delivery workshops focus on how you say it: helping you develop the pacing, tone, and structure to communicate your message with confidence, clarity, and impact every time you speak.
Presence
How you show up matters just as much as what you say. The Pitch Academy will help you cultivate the confidence, body language, and authentic energy needed to command any room, connect with any audience, and show up as your most powerful self.
Sessions
July 8, 2026 | THE SCIENCE OF STORYTELLING
The Science of Storytelling
Storytelling drives results.
A powerful story changes everything. It draws people in, strengthens your message, and
makes your ideas stick. This workshop, led by experts from Speeko, blends AI with human
guidance to help you craft stories that elevate every conversation.
Nico Aguilar, Co-founder and CEO of Speeko
Nico Aguilar, the CEO and co-founder of Speeko, knows firsthand the challenges of public
speaking. For years, he struggled to find his voice, experiencing the anxieties and
frustrations that hold many people back from communicating effectively. He eventually
discovered the transformative power of speech coaching, but also realized how expensive and inaccessible it was for most people.
This personal journey fueled Nico's passion to democratize this essential skill. He co-founded Speeko, an AI-powered speech coach, to make confident communication accessible and affordable for everyone.
Jen Litwin, Managing Director, Coaching and Strategic Partnerships at Speeko
Jen Litwin leads Speeko’s premium live coaching business and enterprise partnerships. She brings deep expertise in executive presence, vocal mastery, relationship building, and career development, empowering individuals and teams to unlock their voices andshow up with confidence, authenticity, and power.
Jen's diverse background spans over three decades in high-stakes finance, tech sales, classical music performance, and dynamic live facilitation. Prior to Speeko, Jen served as Vice President, Head of Sales & Client Experience at The Forem, Senior Vice President and Head of Relationship Management at Greenwich Associates (now Crisil Coalition Greenwich), and she was a senior sales trader at UBS Investment Bank. She began her corporate career in back office operations at AIG Financial Products Corp
April 22, 2026 | Know Your Voice: Establishing Your Executive Presence
Know Your Voice: Establishing Your Executive Presence
Created and led by Jen Litwin, Speeko’s Managing Director, Coaching and Strategic Partnerships, expert public speaking coach blending her dual careers as an opera singer and a Wall Street and tech executive, you’ll gain the tools to gives you the tools to speak with confidence, clarity, and credibility in any environment.
Jen Litwin, Managing Director, Coaching and Strategic Partnerships at Speeko
Jen Litwin leads Speeko’s premium live coaching business and enterprise partnerships. She brings deep expertise in executive presence, vocal mastery, relationship building, and career development, empowering individuals and teams to unlock their voices andshow up with confidence, authenticity, and power.
Jen's diverse background spans over three decades in high-stakes finance, tech sales, classical music performance, and dynamic live facilitation. Prior to Speeko, Jen served as Vice President, Head of Sales & Client Experience at The Forem, Senior Vice President and Head of Relationship Management at Greenwich Associates (now Crisil Coalition Greenwich), and she was a senior sales trader at UBS Investment Bank. She began her corporate career in back office operations at AIG Financial Products Corp
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