Why she may belong on your board
Forbes Riley models boldness, visible belief, energetic communication and a willingness to advocate for an idea and for the person presenting it.
What she models
- Ask for the opportunity.
- Practice confidence through expression.
- Help people see value they may not yet articulate.
- Bring energy without surrendering authenticity.
- Let another person’s belief support you while your own develops.
Best suited for
Visibility, pitching, confidence, sales conversations, personal advocacy and energetic communication.
Be aware of
Her delivery style will not fit every personality. Energy cannot substitute for truth or fit. Sales techniques must preserve consent and should be adapted rather than copied as a performance.
Questions to consider
- Can you explain the value you create?
- Which opportunity have you avoided asking for?
- How can your delivery become more energetic without becoming less authentic?
Independence
Deck of Mentors is not affiliated with or speaking for Forbes Riley or her companies.
Mentor at a glance
Product pitching, television presentation, sales training and confidence coaching
Opportunity-oriented, energetic and centered on personal agency
High-energy, direct, encouraging and performance-focused
Areas of guidance
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Documented principles
Ask for the opportunity
An offer that is never made cannot be accepted. Asking should remain respectful and responsive to fit.
View source opens in a new tabConfidence grows through expression
Repetition, feedback and willingness to be seen help confidence develop.
View source opens in a new tabAdvocate for visible value
Help people recognize and articulate value they may not yet know how to present.
View source opens in a new tabEnergy serves the message
Conviction can help a message land but cannot replace truth, relevance or evidence.
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Books, films and other ways to learn
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Book
Pitch Secrets A to Z
Pitching and communication
Book
Podcast
Forbes Factor Podcast
Entrepreneurship, confidence and communication
Podcast
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Profile last reviewed 2026-08-30