Neil J Milliner
Pitching doesn’t have to feel like selling your soul. If you’ve ever frozen up when someone asked, 'So, what do you do?'-this book is your antidote. Pitch Yourself Without Cringing is a modular, emotionally intelligent guide for creatives, coaches, introverts, and anyone allergic to sleazy self-promotion.Instead of forcing you into a one-size-fits-all elevator pitch, this book helps you build a flexible, shame-free toolkit of 'pitch pieces'-small, authentic ways to talk about your work without sounding like a walking LinkedIn ad. You’ll learn how to:Craft a pitch that feels like you, not a sales scriptUse humor, metaphor, and micro-stories to connect with your audienceNavigate visibility blocks, imposter syndrome, and 'ick' feelings with compassionBuild modular intros for bios, interviews, networking, and social mediaCreate rituals and reframes that make self-promotion feel like self-honorWhether you’re launching a project, changing careers, or just tired of hiding your brilliance, this book offers a playful, validating path to being seen-without selling out.No jargon. No hype. Just you, showing up with clarity and confidence.