— Specialized Training Program
New Venture Pitches
Specialized pitch training for founders who need to translate technical expertise into funding-ready narratives.
Overview
About New Venture Pitches - DRAFT
In the venture world, a great idea with a weak pitch loses to a good idea with a compelling one — consistently. Whether you are presenting to a VC, pitching to a strategic partner, briefing a board, or making the case to your own team, your ability to communicate your vision with clarity and conviction is not a soft skill. It is a competitive advantage that determines outcomes.
Founders leave with a framework for structuring any pitch — from a two-minute elevator conversation to a full investor presentation. The work is practical and immediate: you build and deliver a real presentation during the training, receive filmed feedback, and leave with a version you can use.
Format & Details
- In-Person or Live Online
- Two full days
- Up to 14 participants
- Individual coaching option available
Pricing
Custom-quoted based on scope, format, and context. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
Learning Objectives
What You’ll Build - DRAFT
Persuasion Skills
Structure your ideas in a logical, concise format to provide a compelling message at the highest levels.
Performance Skills
Master the mechanics of delivery: voice, eye contact, gestures, energy, and posture.
Content Organization
Design a customized presentation built around your audience's most pressing needs and concerns.
Audience Engagement
Hold your audience's attention and stimulate curiosity, participation, and feedback throughout.
Slide Design
Create attractive, easy-to-understand slides that flow clearly from one idea to the next.
individual coaching OptionThe Coaching Format
For Those Who Want All of It, Focused Entirely on Them
For senior leaders who want the full intensity of Clarity Central focused specifically on their presentation, their stakes, and their growth — Executive Presentations That Deliver® is also available as a one-on-one or small group coaching engagement.
You have a critically important presentation ahead — a board meeting, an industry conference, a major account, or an executive team review. You are committed to making it an absolute success. With nearly three decades of coaching executives, Michael Foley and the Clarity Central team bring a proven process built to take you well beyond what you thought possible — in one to two focused days.
This Format is for you if:
The stakes are too high for anything less than excellent — and you want every hour focused entirely on you
You have a specific, real presentation to prepare and want to develop and rehearse it during the engagement
You want to reach the highest level of presence, persuasion, and executive command you are capable of
Format & Details
· In-Person or Live Online
· One to two days
· 1 - 4 participants
· Senior executives only
Pricing
Custom-quoted based on scope, format, and context. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
I have seen increased confidence in our presenters, improved clarity of content, and more engaged audiences as a result of the one-on-one coaching sessions with Michael Foley of Clarity Central.
Mark Lucas
Chief Executive Officer · Imation Corporation
I had the pleasure of working with Mike and Scott as I prepared for a presentation to 75 CEOs. What really counted was the way in which they challenged me to be authentic and think about what would be most interesting to my audience.
Mike Felmlee
CEO · The Prouty Project
Our CEO recently complimented me on my delivery — very impressed with your training!
Robert Kelley
VP, Corporate Controller · Prime Therapeutics
I absolutely loved this course! Mike did a great job teaching us some key frameworks for delivering effective presentations. I was surprised at how much I learned in such a short period of time.
Workshop Participant
This is one of the best courses I have ever taken; I am a changed leader as a result.
Workshop Participant
Client Success
What Participants Say - DRAFT
We have partnered with Clarity Central for many years; their workshops are truly outstanding and align with our cultural values.
Robbin Romano
Global Talent Development Manager · Ecolab
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Every engagement begins with a conversation about your specific situation, your audience, and your goals.