Joanne Tombrakos: The Bold Truth Behind a Great Pitch

About This Episode

Joanne Tombrakos, a Marketing & Business Strategist, Assistant Professor at NYU, and author of Crafting Your Pitch, shares how genuine storytelling and everyday boldness have shaped her career. From her own experience in media sales and marketing, Joanne reveals that true boldness often lies in following your intuition, even when the path is unclear. She emphasizes the power of listening as the foundation of compelling storytelling and highlights why embracing imperfection is more important than ever in an AI-driven world. Tune in for a masterclass in using bold storytelling to connect, communicate, and inspire action.

About Joanne Tombrakos

Joanne Tombrakos is a longtime storyteller with a 25-year career in media sales and marketing, including roles at CBS and Time Warner Cable. Known for closing business through compelling storytelling—not selling—she now works as a Marketing and Business Strategist, Assistant Professor of Marketing at NYU, and host of the Marketing, Mindfulness and Martinis podcast. Joanne is the author of four books, including Crafting Your Pitch: A Storytelling Framework. A recognized expert in personal branding, pitch development, and social media, she believes human connection is at the heart of it all.

Additional Resources

Website: joannetombrakos.com

Instagram: @joannetombrakos

LinkedIn: @JoanneTombrakos

Chapters

• 16:15 Bold Career Transitions
• 23:18 The Art of Effective Pitching
• 30:40 Storytelling and Human Connection
• 35:10 Personal Branding vs. Perfection