Leader on the Pitch Kicks Off

The new book from TV psychologist and established CGW author Paul Boross and rugby legend Scott Quinnell, entitled Leader on the Pitch, launched on Monday to a wonderfully keen audience at Soho's Union Club.

With guests from the worlds of entertainment, sport and business, Paul and Scott got the book off to a flying start, acknowledging the hard work that has gone into its production over the past year or so.

"What started as a crazy idea grew during the filming of Sky's School of Hard Knocks series, and with the support of Christopher and the CGW team, we've turned that idea into something that you can hold in your hands, and we believe that it's going to make a genuine difference to the lives of anyone who reads it. The experiences and concepts that we're sharing aren't just for people in obvious leadership roles, they're for anyone who has to do what they do through a team of people.", says Paul.

Scott adds, "There's a story that I tell in the book, about the time that I scored a try in the 2001 Lions Tour game against Australia. If you’ve ever seen it, I just get over the line, and I just look up, and I just nod my head. That was just a little thank you to everybody who achieved my goal. I'd say that around 250 people, family, friends, doctors, teammates, all supported me, and I couldn't have done it without them. Any leader has to recognise that they can't do it alone."
The 80 or so guests at the launch event are part of that success too, because it's very easy for an author to lose touch with their readers.

Paul says, "The act of creating something new can be so isolating that we lose sight of the reason for creating it. So our book launch was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with the people who we wrote the book for.

The atmosphere at the launch was wonderful, and all of our guests were so charming and supportive of Leader on the Pitch. So many people gave us such lovely feedback that meant a great deal to both Scott and I, and that’s what gives us the strength and energy for all the hard work that is yet to come."

With so many books on leadership, and even sport and leadership, many people have asked what Paul and Scott have got to say about the subject that’s new. Scott replies, "What I would say is that everyone has a unique perspective on leadership because everyone, at some time in their life, has been inspired to follow a leader. Our angle is that leadership isn’t about the amazing charisma of the leader, it’s about the relationship that they create with their team, because in the end, the results that the leader shows for all their hard work aren’t achieved by that leader, those results come from the hard work of their team."

Join Paul and Scott's team by getting your own copy of
Leader on the Pitch, available now from all good book shops

ISBN 978-1-9082934-1-1

£7.99

One Small Stumble for a Newsreader, One Giant Leap for Paul Boross

The 'entertainer' Lenny Henry has recently received a Knighthood from the queen, however the researchers at ITV news didn't think the viewers would notice which bald funny black guy they showed on TV, because they obviously all look alike, and as a result our author Paul Boross received some unexpected and always welcome airtime...

Will Greenwood, rugby star, talks about Paul Boross' latest book Pitch Up!

Pitch Perfect for the Financial Times

Paul Boross has been featured on the front page of the FT's Executive Appointments section, sharing his experience on how to pitch for a senior level appointment...

The Pitch Doctor

Paul Boross aka The Pitch Doctor is going to be supplying a series of guest blogs for the Financial Mail Women's Forum on the subject of career development.

Based on his new book, Pitch Up!, the series kicks off with "ten ways to charm your interviewer".

Why not check in and pick up some valuable interview skills?

How Good a Presenter Are You?

The Pitch Doctor's annual survey is online, find out how good you are at presenting and pitching, and when the results are published, compare yourself to other professionals across the world.

Visit http://www.cgwpublishing.com/pitching-survey.htm to complete the survey.

Pitch with Perfection - Elite Business Magazine

Elite Business Magazine has published a feature article by Paul Boross, author of The Pitching Bible and The Pocket Pitching Bible.

You can read the magazine online, and Paul's article is on pages 48/49.

One of the most daunting things that any professional has to do is deliver a pitch. Not only does it involve speaking in front of people, which is nerve-wracking enough, it also puts you under personal and professional scrutiny. And of course, if it doesn't work out then you've lost business to a competitor. So it's no wonder that so many people worry about pitching, yet it can just as easily be an engaging, collaborative and fun way to win business and build that all important network of professional contacts.

How's Your Pitch?

Are you pitch perfect?

Or do you sometimes struggle to hit the right note in your presentations?

OK, enough cliches... The Pitch Doctor, Paul Boross, has launched an annual survey into the business impact of pitch and presentation performance.

Take a few minutes to complete the survey here...

http://www.cgwpublishing.com/pitching-survey.htm

...and if you leave your email address, or visit Paul's website once the results are in, you can see how your experiences compare to others'

Pitch Up! The New Book from Paul Boross

Paul Boross is applying his considerable experience in pitching to write his new book "Pitch Up!" which focuses on the personal pitch as a means to succeed in the ever more challenging recruitment market.

Pitch Up! will be published in January 2013 so you'll be able to get it just in time for your New Year job search.

The Pocket Pitching Bible features in the Financial Mail

"Paul Boross, author of The Pocket Pitching Bible, gives tips for delivering engaging, collaborative and fun pitches to win business and build a network of contacts."

http://www.fmwf.com/media-type/news/2012/07/guest-blog-paul-borros-the-pitch-doctor-on-how-smes-should-deliver-a-pitch/

The Pocket Pitching Bible Hits Amazon's Number One Spot

Paul Boross’ new book, The Pocket Pitching Bible, has already hit the number one position in its sales category, just a few weeks after its launch.

The book builds on the success of Boross' first book, The Pitching Bible, and the new book has been created as a pocket companion guide to it.

Paul Boross said, "I am very happy to see that so many people have wanted to get The Pocket Pitching Bible in addition to The Pitching Bible. My new book is the perfect aide memoir to the original and people are already reporting that they are The Pocket Pitching Bible just before they go into pitches so that they can make sure that they remember all the key ingredients of a perfect pitch"

The new book is much smaller than the original at 210 pages versus 350, and it packs all of the author's 25 years of experience in pitching into a handy format that readers can take with them on any business trip.

Not only is the new book a condensed version of the original with just the key points, checklists and practice exercises, it also features all new content in several key areas, all with the aim of making it as easy as possible for the reader to prepare quickly for an important presentation.

"I'm very excited at this news about The Pocket Pitching Bible's Amazon sales rank”, concludes Boross, "and I feel very grateful to all of the readers of my books who have given me such valuable feedback on how they are using them. I know that a lot of people are still worried about the state of the economy and feel that any edge in a pitch situation can make the difference between failure and the survival of a business. I've spent 25 years developing these skills with clients all around the world, and the one thing that stands out above all else is that making a real and genuine connection with your audience is what makes that difference, every time. I’ve really worked hard at creating two books which capture the essence of how to do that, and my readers tell me it works, so that works for me!"

The Pocket Pitching Bible is available from all good book stores. Published by CGW Publishing and priced at £7.99 ISBN 978-1-9082931-2-1.

The Sunday Times features The Pocket Pitching Bible

The Pitch Doctor featured on Tweak Your Biz.com

Paul's interview with Lorna Sixsmith is featured on the Tweak Your Biz.com blog:

http://tweakyourbiz.com/marketing/2012/05/16/the-pitching-bible-paul-boross-on-pitching-successfully/

The Pitch Doctor Launches His New Book - The Pocket Pitching Bible

Hot on the heels of his first Amazon number one ranking book, The Pitching Bible, The Pitch Doctor aka Paul Boross has released a unique companion guide.

Pitching is becoming more and more well known and widely accepted as a vital way of securing new business, and even in ensuring success in job interviews. TV series such as The Apprentice and Dragon’s Den have made pitching part of our everyday language, and everyone from graduates to seasoned entrepreneurs can benefit from improving their skills and winning more pitches.

Boross’ original book, The Pitching Bible, is a well regarded and comprehensive work, but it’s not so easy to dip into when you just need a quick reminder before you walk into a meeting with an investor. With critical acclaim from experts such as Tom Ziglar, son of the great Zig Ziglar, and Gavin Duffy, star of the Irish Dragon’s Den, The Pitching Bible was a big hit with sales and media professionals all over the world.

The Pocket Pitching Bible is a streamlined version of the original with all of the exercises, check lists and reminders plus all new content and a valuable new diagnostic section that helps you get to what you uniquely need to create the perfect pitch.

The Pocket Pitching Bible is available now from all good book stores, priced at £7.99.

The Pocket Pitching Bible

CGW Publishing

ISBN 978-1-9082931-2-1

The Pocket Pitching Bible released on Monday

Paul Boross' new book, The Pocket Pitching Bible, will be released on Monday.

It's the companion guide to The Pitching Bible which has hovered around the number one slot on Amazon in its category and is a handy pocket sized guide to delivering perfect pitches that you can carry with you everywhere you go.

The Pocket Pitching Bible nearing completion

Paul Boross' new book, The Pocket Pitching Bible, is now in its final stages of production and will be available very soon.

Paul says "I'm very excited because I've been getting such good feedback on the original, 'The Pitching Bible'. I wanted to release a pocket version of the book which you can carry easily in your pocket or briefcase for those all important last minute preparations. It's packed full of checklists and exercises and it doesn't have all the depth of The Pitching Bible, so it really is what it says, a companion guide."

The Pocket Pitching Bible will be available, as always, in all good book stores priced at £7.99.

ISBN 978-1-9082931-2-1

The Pitch Doctor writes for Real Business magazine

http://realbusiness.co.uk/advice_and_guides/ask-the-pitch-doctor-how-do-i-impress-the-board


Ask The Pitch Doctor: How do I impress the board?

Q: I’ve recently started my own consultancy business. A customer has asked me to put a pitch together for their board. I'm terrified! How can I make sure I wow them?

A: Firstly, congratulations. It’s an interesting time to start a service business.

Currently your focus is on yourself – how you feel and what you think of your experience. But focusing on yourself won’t get you anywhere. In a crowded marketplace, you need to focus on how your client can benefit from tapping into your expertise.

Tom Ziglar Reviews The Pitching Bible

Tom Ziglar, son of the great Zig Ziglar, recently gave us a lovely review of The Pitching Bible by Paul Boross:

"If you are in sales or if your business or personal life depends on great communication, then you need the Pitching Bible by Paul Boross. You need to fully armored to be successful!"

Tom Ziglar, CEO, Ziglar Inc.

Paul met up with Tom and his daughter, Alexandra, in London recently. As you can see, after an afternoon sightseeing, she was ready to call it a knight!

Ask The Pitch Doctor in Real Business Magazine

Paul Boross, aka The Pitch Doctor and author of The Pitching Bible, now has a regular column in Real Business magazine, where he'll be answering readers' questions about presentations, pitches and other public speaking problems.

In the first column, Paul answers a question about how to approach speed networking events, which will be invaluable to anyone hoping to develop their business through networking in these tough times.

Review for The Pitching Bible by Gavin Duffy of Dragon's Den Ireland

How come you can pick two or three exec’s who are brilliant individual presenters but put them together to make a pitch presentation and you often don’t even get the sum of the parts? The reason, they haven’t read The Pitching Bible by Paul Boross. Boross is the boss when it comes to learning the know-how of successful, effective and memorable pitching.

Gavin Duffy - Dragons’ Den Ireland