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What Makes a Great Interviewer?
Did you watch Emily Maitlis’s interview with Prince Andrew about his relationship with the convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein? If not, did you see the wonderful film that has just come out – Scoop – about that interview? Emily excels as an interviewer. She enters...
Tips from a Masterful Media Communicator
People often ask me who excels at talking to the media. My answer is Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner General of UNRWA – the UN Palestinian Relief Agency that employs 13,000 people in the Gaza Strip, and runs schools and social services. Lazzarini has one of the most...
Keeping the Show on the Road
One of the key roles of a conference moderator is making sure that everything goes smoothly. Whatever happens, the show must go on, and the only person who can ensure this is the moderator who has the microphone. Nothing as dramatic has happened to me as the famous...
Event Organisers, Heed Your Moderator’s Counsel
Someone asked me this week to explain the role of a panel moderator. I replied that it was to facilitate an insightful discussion for the audience. Remember them? The most neglected part of an event except when organisers panic the room might not be full....
What Makes a Great Keynote Speech?
When was the last time you heard a great keynote speech? Many speakers use them to sell themselves or their organisation, neglecting to engage with the theme of the event. Not so Dr Steve MacFeely, Chief Statistician at the WHO, tasked with giving the keynote before a...