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Join host Lesley Luce as she cuts through the jargon and puts a new spin on the PR industry. In each episode, we interview experts who have made their mark in Public Relations, Social Media and creative industries and share their insight for taking your career to the next level. Find out more at www.pitchgraphicdesign.com
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Aug 31, 2016

Today, I welcome back Kamara Toffolo to discuss the cringe-inducing issue of rejection. Rejection is something we all face in both our personal and professional lives. During our conversation, Kamara finds a positive way to spin rejection and how it can be beneficial to creating better work. 

As a career coach, Kamara knows the right steps to getting what you want out of your job. Every day, she helps her clients dare to not only work differently, but pursue what they love. With all her experience as a coach, Kamara is the perfect person to discuss rejection. 

Topics: 

  • Benefits of facing rejection
  • Spinning rejection
  • Dealing with too much rejection
  • Pushing through fear 

This podcast is courtesy of Pitch Graphic Design, a Toronto based firm, whose goal is to provide quality graphic designs for Public Relations. If you would like to get in touch with Pitch, please fill out the contact form. 

Links and Resources: 

Kamara Toffolo’s Website

Kamara Toffolo on LinkedIn

Kamara Toffolo on Facebook

Kamara Toffolo on Twitter

Branded.me

“Work Differently” on YouTube

Pitching PR Mainpage

Pitch Graphic Design on Instagram

Quotes: 

“We have to be good at hustling to make things happen.” –Leslie Luce

“Rejection truly trumps silence.” –Kamara Toffolo

“In order to strive for what you want…you need to just push through that fear…” –Kamara Toffolo

 

Aug 17, 2016

Today’s episode is a special one for me, as I get to speak with my former boss from P&G Canada, Melissa Karis. The two of us discuss one-to-one meetings and how important they are to creating positive office culture and advancing projects.  

Melissa is the Director of Beauty Communications and leads the development and execution of PR programs for P&G’s health and beauty brands. In her time at P&G Melissa has participated in over TWO THOUSAND 1:1 meetings and knows from experience how these can strengthen or weaken a team. We discuss how to set objectives for a one-to-one meetings and how to lead and listen in these meetings to motivate and support your team. Melissa also boils it all down and provides 5 key tips for having effective and productive 1:1 meetings. If you manage a team of any size, this episode should prove particularly helpful.  

Today’s Topics:   

  • Objectives of setting up a one-on-one meeting 
  • Prioritizing these meetings 
  • Who should set the meeting agenda and why 
  • Prioritizing meeting agenda 
  • Adding a personal aspect to these one-on-one’s 
  • The importance of listening 
  • 5 key tips for creative an effective one-on-one meeting 

This podcast is courtesy of Pitch Graphic Design, a Toronto based firm, whose goal is to provide quality graphic designs for Public Relations. If you would like to get in touch with Pitch, please fill out the contact form.  

Links and Resources:  

Career Opportunities with P&G (Canada) 

Career Opportunities with P&G (United States) 

Melissa Karis on Twitter 

Melissa Karis on LinkedIn 

Snapchat: @MelKaris  

Pitching PR Website 

Pitch Graphic Design on Instagram 

Pitch Graphic Design on Twitter  

Quotes: 

“There’s always something new to learn, even for a more experienced manager.” –Melissa Karis    

“Each person and relationship is different and it’s important to know the employee and adapt your one-on-one meeting accordingly.” –Melissa Karis   

“…Being a good leader means that you’re also a good listener.” – Lesley Luce 

Aug 3, 2016

 

In this episode of the Pitching PR Podcast, we chat about the five key questions you should be asking all your prospective clients – even before you agree to the first meeting!  

 My guest today is Rhonda Page, a veteran business developer who now coaches agencies and freelancers on building and growing their business. Through her experience Rhonda understands the frustration and stress that comes with wasting your time on prospective clients who don’t pan and how to spot those that will turn into bankable revenue. Rhonda’s five key questions will help any PR professional decide which clients are genuine, and which should be avoided at all costs.  

Today’s Topics  

  • Rhonda Page’s experience in graphic design and business development 
  • Asking for background information and getting the inside scoop on a project 
  • Who’s the boss? 
  • Listening to your intuition: deciding if you want to work on the project 
  • Getting comfortable talking about money and asking about budgets 
  • How to ask if your client is serious about the project 
  • Why you should ask about your competition and what to say 
  • Having meaningful conversations with a prospective client 
  • How to bring the right energy to your first meeting   

Links and Resources:  

Rhonda Page’s Website  

Rhonda’s four-month course, The Business Development Breakthrough, will be starting on August 18th 2016. This course is perfect for any freelancer, design firm owner, or business development manager who wants to significantly increase their revenue! Interested? Chat with Rhonda by emailing her at rhonda@rhondapage.com.  

This podcast is hosted by Lesley Luce from Pitch Graphic Design, a Toronto-based firm specializing in the design needs of PR agencies and freelancers. More episodes of the Pitching PR Podcast can be found on iTunes or online.  

 

 

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