This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast features Angela Buonocore, a powerhouse in corporate communications who spent 36 years shaping the reputations and narratives of some of the world’s most influential companies, including GE, IBM, PepsiCo, ITT and Xylem. Rising to chief communications officer in her final three roles, Angela is known for building award-winning advertising and PR campaigns, launching major brands, leading philanthropic initiatives, and developing the next generation of communications talent. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising from the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida, where she was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007. She has also been recognized as a Woman of Power and Influence by the NYC chapter of the National Organization for Women, named a top PR professional by PR Week, and honored in Rome as a leading Italian-American executive. Retirement has not slowed Angela down as her influence and insights continue to make an impact through board service with the Student Press Law Center, Equal Justice USA, and the Sing Sing Prison Museum. Key pitching takeaways from Angela Buonocore on this episode of “Pitch Live”: Success isn’t guaranteed from education alone, you must understand the business, culture, and power dynamics of your company. If you want influence in any organization, learn finance — business decisions ultimately follow the numbers. Keep your hand up for opportunities. Say yes, volunteer, and step forward when others hesitate. Feedback is a gift. If you’re not receiving it, actively ask for it. Delegation requires patience and sometimes you have to step back longer than feels comfortable to let others succeed. If a pitch doesn’t land immediately, don’t abandon it too quickly — ideas sometimes need time to take hold, and concise messaging helps them stick. If you’re no longer challenged or feel stifled, it may be time to move on and grow elsewhere. It’s never too early to start thinking about what you want your next career chapter to look like. Join Amy Summers for #PitchLive with #PitchPro Angela Buonocore to access Angela’s pitching strategies and success stories that prove the power of #ThePitch ☎️🤩 Connect: Follow and connect with Amy Summers: Instagram | Bluesky | TikTok | Facebook: @amysummersnyc X: @PitchAmy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysummersnyc Lift Your Leadership - Elevate Your Career: https://lifttolead.com Get Your Copy of Lift: https://lifttolead.com/book Follow and connect with Pitch Publicity #PitchStars Instagram and LinkedIn @pitchpublicity Follow and connect with #INICIVOX for #VirtualMentorship Instagram | Facebook | X | LinkedIn: @INICIVOX Website: www.INICIVOX.com Be sure to hit that subscribe button and give us a rating or review. Your feedback helps us plan future episodes. As a bonus, join us at www.INICIVOX.com where you can get motivated, hone your communication skills and binge as much mentorship as you want, whenever you need it.
