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The Unexpected Panel
After the summer break, we are now back in the world of webinars, hybrid and in-person events. I am being asked to moderate panel discussions - sometimes four or five consecutively on the same day - each with far too many people to have a real discussion. And if they...
Elevate your event with a graphic recordist
Many of us are visual learners and images definitely aid recall. So, it is surprising that not more event organisers engage graphic recordists. They visually map conversations illuminating what is essential in real-time. “People learn by looking and reading and they...
What Makes a Great Master of Ceremonies?
As soon as the sound failed in the opening video, I knew the conference would be rock and roll. Fortunately, I had insisted on an earpiece. I told the hastily assigned director to put the video volume up and he subsequently told me in my earpiece when the last-minute...
SEE, STOP, SAY: How to deliver a speech that captivates
Most of the people I coach do not write their speeches. They rely on a speechwriter who either fails to capture their voice or delivers a text that has been written to be read, not spoken. This makes it incredibly difficult to deliver in a natural and convincing way....
When Do You Cancel A Panel Discussion?
The head of an organization that last year ran more than 100 panel discussions asked me that question recently. By the way, if you think 100 is a lot, the organization had topped 150 panel discussions in 2020/21! We all understand the quest for visibility, but...