While summer is typically full of barbecues, warm weather, and vacations, the summer of 2020 is full of social distancing, wearing masks...and virtual events.
The Next Web (TNW) puts on one of the biggest and best tech festivals in the world, but after postponing their annual event this year due to COVID (which has since moved it online), The team got creative with how to reach the international tech community this summer from the comfort of their couch.
Considered a favorite event among the credTeam, the DIG South Tech Summit is one that can’t be missed. Typically held in Charleston, South Carolina, this event brings together entrepreneurs to discuss the future of tech in the South. But due to the coronavirus, this year’s event is going virtual, allowing for even more attendees across the country to hear about the emerging tech trends, business growth strategies, and innovative digital marketing tactics.
Want a chance to attend the DIG South Virtual Tech Summit? We’ve got your chance!
In a guest post from The GOOD Fest, Laura Kate Whitney discusses how to navigate through this Great Pause and ways to check in with yourself as you look to the next chapter.
I don’t need to exhaust the many ways our professional lives have been turned upside down. We’re all living this nightmare together. What I do want to share is rather personal. I’ve been thinking quite a lot about what it really means to be busy during this Great Pause. I’ve been utilizing this forced quiet to go inward and evaluate my attachment to busyness. As a business owner, I’ve always led with an informed heart, and the lessons I’ve learned in the first half of this year alone are sure to pave the way for my company’s next chapter.
If this is the only list I keep from the year 2020, so be it.
Sound expert Julian Treasure delivered a TEDTalk on “How to speak so that people want to listen” in 2014 viewed by 27.3 million people (and counting). He details how to harness the power of your words, speaking style, and vocal cords in the most effective way possible.
Whether you’re gearing up to speak at a virtual conference, getting on stage in a few months, or are just trying to make your next team Zoom meeting a little more engaging, keep Julian’s tips in mind to grab your audience’s attention. We’ve recapped key takeaways from Julian’s talk on what to avoid, what to remember when speaking, and actionable tips to ensure you’re bringing more power to your words.
Summer events season is in full swing and while live events are currently on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, event organizers are still working behind the scenes to bring the conference experience to your computer screen. Web Summit’s Collision Conference successfully pivoted its in-person event to a first-time virtual experience called Collision from Home—all in just three short months!
Speaking, moderating, presenting, or being a panelist is a task in and of itself—but add in the virtual component and it’s easy to find yourself stuck while arranging your strategy. Every speaker preparing for an upcoming virtual chat is asking themselves: “How do I engage the audience when I’m not there physically?”
We’ve put together some tips to help you lead a captivating on-screen session.
cred hosted its second annual Wellness Week last week, packed with both individual and team-wide activities to help promote personal wellness. While last year’s Wellness Week included in-office face masks and dancing, this year’s climate meant virtual classes and connecting digitally. With the major shift in our daily routines the past three months, this week served as a reminder to practice self-care and check-in with ourselves at home.
