Imagine you step into an elevator, join a networking event or dial into a Zoom call—and someone asks, “Tell me about yourself.” You’ve got thirty seconds—maybe less—to make them lean in, nod and think, “I need this person in my life.” Get it right, and doors swing wide—jobs, gigs, connections. Get it wrong, and you’re just another face in the crowd. That’s where How to Deliver an Epic Elevator Pitch by Christina S. Dean comes in: your no-fluff, fun-as-hell playbook for pitches that feel warm, sharp and 100 percent you.

Pitch coach Christina S. Dean has helped dozens land dream roles with her trademark coffee-stained charm, and here she breaks the art of the elevator pitch into nine laugh-out-loud chapters packed with science (those three-second judgments really are real) and real-life makeovers. You’ll learn the Three-Second Rule—why first impressions hit harder than your morning espresso and how to own them. You’ll discover the Warmth Hack, sprinkling in quick stories and personal quirks that make people say, “I like this one,” before you’ve even finished speaking. You’ll deploy the Competence Cheat Code by dropping one humble yet undeniable win that proves you’re the real deal. You’ll sync body language and vocal tone so your posture, eye contact, gestures and voice all radiate confidence. Then you’ll watch ordinary pitches transform into mic-drop moments, practice with playful drills (mirrors, buddies, phone recordings) and even handle curveballs like interruptions, weird questions or tech glitches with ninja-level cool. Finally, you’ll tie it all together into a pitch that feels uniquely—and powerfully—you.

Written like a coffee chat with your wittiest friend, this book is short, sweet and zero fluff. Packed with real stories and end-of-chapter challenges, it turns every “meh” intro into a game-changing moment!