AI Strategist + Consultant | Speaker | Creator of AV Prod GPT | Technical Producer | Podcast Host | #Fit4Events | #womeninAI #womeninAV 🦄🏋️💪
In a recent interview I was asked, what is the #1 thing that virtual & hybrid speakers still struggle with? We've had over 24 months of figuring out our tech setup at home, and while many speakers are somewhat still challenged by that, it's definitely better than what we started with. So what is then the #1 challenge speakers and presenters still struggle with? #1 Keeping presentations short Individual sessions in a virtual format (and even in-person) should not exceed 45 min, and for a solo-presenter, should not be longer than 20 min tops with room for Q&A, with the flexibility of extending the session if the audience is really engaged. #2 Capturing interest right away by telling a story I've been saying this a lot part of my regular posts and blogs, our brains are hardwired for stories and we connect and engaged the most with stories. The stories and examples told during a presentation should not compete with the PPT slides and the words on those slides so the audience doesn't struggle with listening to the story while trying to read slides all at the same time. Get rid of your slides if your story is compelling. #3 Mixing up the format and concluding with actionable strategies tied in with the story As an event organizer, event producer, it is your responsibility to find a ways to mix up the format, rather than having a long block of back-to-back presentations, how about your break it up with shorter table discussions/breakout rooms, experiential workshops, pre-recorded video, panel discussions with the audience partaking in the conversation, a yoga calming session or even a middle of the day dance party to get the body moving and the brain cells activated again. And if the technology and production elements get in the way, don't let that be the reason why your audience lose interest fast and becomes disengaged. Let's chat, we'd love to remove that hurdle away so you can focus on your content, your speakers, your sponsors and your audience. Below, I've got a limited number of spots left for an one-on-one focused 60 min virtual and hybrid event consultation tailored for your event, may that be a meeting, a conference or a fundraising gala. https://lnkd.in/exzhxMmy #virtualevents #hybridevents #techevents #technicaleventproducer #eventprofs #eventpros #meetingprofs #inpersonevents #technology #productionservices #womeninav #womenproducers #eventproduction #consulting #womeninavproduction
Cindi Cohn
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You are the expert in your space, for sure!!! You are the go-to that event planners need! Proud to be your friend!!!!
Short, unique, actionable story telling is the key 🔑 👏
AI Strategist + Consultant | Speaker | Creator of AV Prod GPT | Technical Producer | Podcast Host | #Fit4Events | #womeninAI #womeninAV 🦄🏋️💪
1yAlso, here's a short post on must do's and have's when presenting virtually: https://treefanevents.com/2022/01/23/must-dos-and-haves-when-speaking-virtually/