​PRESENT & PITCH Monthly Workshop

​Led by Mckean Nowlin, Executive Advisor

​Unlock your inner storyteller. Speak with confidence anywhere.

​Presentations and Pitches at eMYRge is a hands-on, practitioner-driven workshop designed for founders, professionals, and anyone who needs to communicate with impact. This is not a lecture. It is applied storytelling. Participants actively develop, refine, and deliver pitches and presentations in a supportive environment with real-time feedback.

​Whether you are addressing investors, presenting to your board, persuading a client, or simply trying to convince your children to eat their vegetables, this workshop equips you with the depth and nuance that AI-generated decks often lack. In an age increasingly defined by artificial intelligence, the ancient art of human storytelling is what distinguishes us. This session will help you find your voice and own the room.

​Builders and communicators leave with sharpened narratives, stronger stage presence, and the confidence needed to speak effectively in any setting. Teams are encouraged to attend together to align on messaging and presentation strategy. Individuals benefit from structured peer feedback and facilitated coaching that surfaces blind spots quickly.

​Attend once to sharpen a pitch. Return monthly to master the craft.

​Ideal for:

• ​Founders preparing for investor meetings or demo days

• ​Professionals who present to clients, boards, or leadership

• ​Startup teams seeking unified messaging

• ​Anyone who wants to become a more confident, compelling speaker

• ​Students building real ventures and real communication skills

​Format:

• ​Safe, instructive space to practice and create

• ​Live delivery with facilitated coaching and peer feedback

• ​Storytelling frameworks applied to your real content

• ​No death by PowerPoint. No theory without application.

​Outcomes:

• ​A refined, practiced pitch or presentation ready for delivery

• ​Stronger storytelling instincts and stage presence

• ​Clear feedback on what lands and what needs work

• ​Confidence to speak effectively in any setting

• ​Deeper connection between your message and your audience

​Participation is open to both eMYRge members and non-members. Repeat attendance is encouraged as your story evolves.

​Seats are limited to preserve depth of feedback. Registration required.