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Three Non-Negotiables: Delivering Your Best When Given the Stage
When you're selected to speak at a conference, you're being handed something precious: trust. Yet in the rush that comes with being in demand as a speaker, it's easy to fall into the trap of recycling the same talk, the same slides, the same jokes. Here are three non-negotiable steps you must take - no matter how busy you are - to deliver real value to your audience.
The Truth About Audience Polling Tools: The Good, The Bad, and The Glitchy
Let's talk about audience polling tools – those magical widgets that promise to transform your sleepy audience into engaged participants. When they work, they're amazing. When they don't... well, let's just say you'll want to have a Plan B (and maybe C) in your back pocket.
Want Better Event ROI? It's All About Those Breakout Stars
Let's talk about a conference truth that nobody wants to admit: Your rockstar keynote speaker might excite the crowds, but it's your breakout session leaders who keep them coming back for more. While keynotes typically gobble up the lion's share of your speaker budget, they only account for about 10% of the actual conference time. Mind-blowing, right?