Belonging Project Podcast
Pitching with Purpose: Build Confidence, Communicate Clearly, and Win Opportunities, with Grace Fogarty
How to overcome anxiety, tailor your message, and connect with the right audience—whether you’re freelancing, job hunting, or leading inside an organisation.
How do you show up, speak up, and get heard?
In this episode, I sit down with Grace Fogarty, pitch expert, to unpack the skill of pitching—and why it matters far beyond sales calls. Whether you’re a freelancer, founder, or working in a large organisation, your ability to pitch isn’t just about performance. It’s about showing up.
“Pitching isn’t just for freelancers. It’s how we share our ideas, advocate for ourselves, and belong in the room.” – Fiorenza
We cover:
- How to prep for pitches that actually connect
- Why your mindset shapes your message
- Where confidence really comes from (spoiler: it’s not perfection)
- The link between great networking and great pitching
- How to tailor your pitch for different audiences without faking it
🎧 This episode is packed with practical tools for anyone navigating business communication, presentations, or professional visibility.
Sometimes, it might feel overwhelming to speak up in a meeting, and I love this quote from Grace:
When your name gets called, smile, pause, take a breath, and take up space. That moment is yours.
I think it really helps staying grounded during high-pressure pitching situations!
🎧 Episode Highlights
- 01:38 – Grace’s story: burnout, pivot, and finding her voice
- 05:28 – How to start pitching when you hate it
- 09:23 – Why your 60-second pitch can make or break your networking
- 11:47 – Staying authentic when the pressure’s on
- 14:51 – Choosing the right networking groups for your goals
- 19:25 – How pitching works inside organizations too
- 22:06 – What acting taught Grace about pitching—and how she teaches it
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Host
Fiorenza Rossini
Career and Leadership coach helping working parents navigate career pivotsFiorenza started building her coaching business in 2016 while still working in investment banking. When her first child was born in 2019, she knew something had to give. Like many parents, she realised she couldn’t keep growing her career in the same way while also being the parent she wanted to be. Her priorities became clearer, and she chose to leave corporate life to focus fully on her coaching work. Today, Fiorenza supports driven professionals & leaders who are also parents of young children, who find themselves to be at a pivot point - whether that’s returning to work, stepping into leadership, or rethinking what career growth now looks like.
