NotesFrom the stage
Insights on hosting, moderating and waking up a conference
Practical notes from 800+ events: how to open a day, how to run a panel that says something, and what to do about the post-lunch slump.
What is a panel discussion? Formats, roles and pitfalls
What a panel discussion is, the formats worth knowing, who does what, and the pitfalls that sink one, from a host who runs them…
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How to moderate a panel discussion
A working guide to moderating a panel that stays alive: preparation, question design, handling dominant and quiet panellists, pace and audience Q&A.
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How to introduce a speaker so the room actually listens
How to introduce a speaker at a conference or corporate event, from a professional host: a simple structure, how long to take, what to…
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Conference energisers that actually hold a room
Conference energisers that work on a real corporate audience, from a host who runs full-day conferences: what to use after lunch, how long to…
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Audience engagement at conferences: how to get a room taking part
The host techniques I use to get a conference room taking part rather than watching, from reading the energy to splitting the room into…
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Conference host, MC, facilitator or moderator: which one do you need?
Host, MC, compere, facilitator, moderator: the titles overlap far more than the labels suggest. What each one means, where they differ, and which your…
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How to host a virtual event that doesn’t lose the room
How to host a virtual or hybrid event that holds a remote audience: choosing a platform, pacing for the camera, and the host habits…
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