Pitching is one of the most high-pressure aspects of agency life. This two-hour, virtual workshop is designed to help agency staff at all levels develop the mental skills needed to manage stress, maintain collaboration, and enhance performance throughout the pitch process.
Anyone who works on pitches: agency professionals at both junior and advanced levels, new business, account management, and pitch teams.
Drawing on insights from the IPA and ISBA's Pitch Positive Pledge, the session covers the full pitch cycle - before, during, and after:
The workshop aims to minimise the mental health impact on staff while driving high performance and exceptional results. Delegates will learn practical mental and social strategies to enhance control, focus, and collaboration, ensuring the team delivers the best outcomes while maintaining mental resilience.
By the end of the workshop, delegates will:
Patrick Melville is the founder of Melville Mental Solutions. With over 15 years of experience in advertising, media, and consultancy — and having personally overcome terminal brain cancer — Patrick now focuses on delivering mental health training tailored to the media and marketing industries.