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Episode 79: Top Tips to Nail Your Pitch with Kirun Goy

September 19, 2025 • Lisa Partridge • Season 6 • Episode 79

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If you're looking to enhance your presentation skills and make a lasting impression, this episode is a must-listen!

Kirun's curiosity sits at the intersection of brain science, leadership, and education to nudge how people feel, think and act. Having delivered over 1400 keynotes and workshops reaching over 100,000 professionals worldwide, he gives practical tools to help leaders navigate themselves, their teams, and organisations with intention. He's the host of the BrainTools Podcast, making cognitive science actionable and is a Senior Facilitator with Harvard Business Publishing; bridging leadership theory and practice with Fortune 500 companies.

Here are just a couple of tips Kirun shares:

The Power of the Expectation Gap: Kiran shares the importance of breaking the audience's expectations during a pitch. By doing something unexpected, like starting with reasons not to invest, speakers can capture attention and create a memorable experience. This principle can be applied not just in pitches but in all forms of communication!

The Importance of Curiosity: a powerful quote from Harvard professor Clayton Christensen: "Without a good question, an answer has no place to live." This highlights the significance of curiosity in our interactions. By asking the right questions and genuinely seeking to understand our audience, we can tailor our pitches to meet their needs and foster a deeper connection. Curiosity not only enhances our communication but also opens the door to new insights and opportunities.

Post-listening reflection question:

How might you apply the idea of the “expectation gap” to your own pitches, presentations, or everyday communication?

Timestamps:

00:01:55 - Memorable Pitches and the Expectation Gap
00:03:21 - Structuring a Clear and Compelling Pitch
00:04:55 - The Importance of Emotional Connection
00:07:27 - Engaging with Numbers in a Pitch
00:09:43 - Using Hot Button Words Effectively
00:12:23 - Common Mistakes in Pitching
00:13:52 - The Power of Premortems
00:15:56 - Leveraging Micro-Commitments
00:16:08 - Enhancing Pitches with Body Language and Tone
00:19:36 - Balancing Authenticity and Preparation
00:22:27 - Techniques for Staying Confident and Adaptable
00:26:32 - Recap of Key Techniques

Resources:

Download the 6Cs of a Thriving Communicator Guide here!

Brain Tools Podcast: https://braintools.podbean.com/

Persuade Better with Brain Science

Build Confidence with Brain Science

Connect with Kirun:

Website: https://www.kirungoy.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirungoy/

Connect with Lisa:

Website: https://www.sixcomms.org/

Email: lisa@sixcomms.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasing/