Pitching, Public Speaking, and Leading in Startups with Beth Mach, Co-founder of Spacely Media
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Beth Mach, Co-founder and COO of Spacely, shares how her 25+ year career—and 70 global pitches in one year—prepared her for her TEDx talk. She discusses decision-making confidence, leadership resilience, and work-life integration while thriving in high-stakes startup environments.
Key Takeaways:
- Why pitching beats perfect scripting
- Her go-to-strategy for overwhelm
- The surprising power of listening
- Why every leader needs a board of advisors
- Practical strategies to strengthen decision-making confidence
Show Guest:
Beth Mach brings over 25 years of experience driving growth through marketing, media, and technology solutions for Fortune 500 brands. She is currently the Co-founder and COO of Spacely and an advisor and moderator for The Room. Beth actively contributes to several start-ups such as Compliant, Brandstory Architech, and Influential and is also an accomplished public speaker, mentor, investor, and active volunteer. Beth holds a B.A. from Walsh College and is pursuing a CME through Harvard Business School. Find more about Beth Mach at:
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Chapters
1. Introducing Beth Mack's Multifaceted Career (00:00:00)
2. TEDx Experience and Communication Mastery (00:05:45)
3. Honing the Art of Reading Rooms (00:11:52)
4. Leadership and Values-Based Decision Making (00:17:37)
5. Transitioning from Corporate to Startup Life (00:32:09)
6. Startup Advice and Media Industry Insights (00:39:04)
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