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The question is: are you doing it in a way that leaves a lasting impression?<\/p>\n<p>The Pitch Academy is designed to make sure the answer is <strong>always YES<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tKEY FOCUS AREAS: Content, Delivery, and Presence\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<h2>Content<\/h2>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h2>Delivery<\/h2>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h2>Presence<\/h2>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tSessions\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<h2>July 8, 2026 | THE SCIENCE OF STORYTELLING<\/h2>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h3>The Science of Storytelling<\/h3>\n<p>Storytelling drives results.<\/p>\n<p>A powerful story changes everything. It draws people in, strengthens your message, and<br \/>makes your ideas stick. This workshop, led by experts from Speeko, blends AI with human<br \/>guidance to help you craft stories that elevate every conversation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Nico-Aguilar-Speeko-Portrait.jpg\" alt=\"Nico Aguilar - Speeko - Portrait\" title=\"Nico Aguilar - Speeko - Portrait\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<h3>Nico Aguilar, Co-founder and CEO of Speeko<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Nico Aguilar, the CEO and co-founder of Speeko, knows firsthand the challenges of public<br \/>speaking. For years, he struggled to find his voice, experiencing the anxieties and<br \/>frustrations that hold many people back from communicating effectively. He eventually<br \/>discovered the transformative power of speech coaching, but also realized how expensive and inaccessible it was for most people.<\/p>\n<p>This personal journey fueled Nico&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Jen_Litwin_1.jpg\" alt=\"Jen_Litwin_1\" title=\"Jen_Litwin_1\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<h3>Jen Litwin, Managing Director, Coaching and Strategic Partnerships at Speeko<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Jen Litwin leads Speeko&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>Jen&#8217;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 &amp; 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<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h2>April 22, 2026 | Know Your Voice: Establishing Your Executive Presence<\/h2>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Know Your Voice: Establishing Your Executive Presence<\/h3>\n<p>Created and led by Jen Litwin, Speeko&#8217;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&#8217;ll gain the tools to gives you the tools to speak with confidence, clarity, and credibility in any environment.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Jen_Litwin_1.jpg\" alt=\"Jen_Litwin_1\" title=\"Jen_Litwin_1\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<h3>Jen Litwin, Managing Director, Coaching and Strategic Partnerships at Speeko<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Jen Litwin leads Speeko&#8217;s premium live coaching business and enterprise partnerships. 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