In this episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers,” the hosting roles are reversed as Pitch Publicity® #PitchStar Victoria Najmy interviews Amy Summers about her new book, “Lift: 10 Mentorship Touchpoints to Empower Your Team and Accelerate Your Career” (Page Two, Feb. 25, 2026). Dedicated to the Pitch Stars, “Lift” presents a modern approach to leadership grounded in presence, purpose, confidence and connection. Through 10 intentional mentorship touchpoints, Amy shares how to build stronger relationships with your team, empower their development and grow into the kind of leader who brings others up with you. Drawing from real stories, insights from the “Pitch Live” podcast and her award-winning INICIVOX® seminars, she explains why mentorship does not have to feel like a heavy lift when you view it as a relationship and a shared commitment to potential, trust and progress. Whether you’re currently managing a team, preparing to take on more responsibility, or starting your own entrepreneurial endeavor, “Lift” offers the guidance you’ve been looking for to become a leader who inspires, connects, and creates lasting impact that accelerates not only their careers, but also your own.

Key pitching/mentorship takeaways from Amy Summers on this episode of “Pitch Live”:

• Lead people first, not profit first. Success happens when there is connection.
• Make mentorship your leadership style, not a separate initiative. Keep it relational, not overly formal.
• Create moments of spontaneous connection. Pick up the phone and lead with your voice.
• Assume positive intent. If something feels off, start with a conversation, instead of jumping to a conclusion.
• Delegate MSH-style to build your team’s confidence.
• Record team training sessions to save time and push yourself to delegate more.
• Create rapid-fire mentorship moments. Even 30 focused minutes in a group setting can accelerate growth.
• You are always modeling leadership. There is room at the top and helping others succeed will not diminish your own success.

Join Amy Summers for #PitchLive with #PitchStar Victoria Najmy to be inspired by #mentorship and motivated to #pitch with success stories that prove the power of #ThePitch ☎️🤩

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