SPEAKERS

Speaking 101: Building a Strong Co-Presentation

Speaking 101: Building a Strong Co-Presentation

Conversational session formats—panels, fireside chats, and debates—are an engaging way to dive deeper into a topic at an event and hear different perspectives. What does it take to put together a strong co-presentation? It comes down to a lot of preparation, thought, and balance.

Speaking 101: Making the Most of an In-Person Event

Speaking 101: Making the Most of an In-Person Event

Now that a large portion of speaking engagements may not be as hassle-free as logging onto your computer, maximizing your time is more important than ever. Knowing how to make the most out of live conferences might feel like a distant memory, but these tips and tricks will help you fully reap the rewards of your upcoming, in-person speaking engagement. 

Speaking 101: How to Make Virtual Sessions More Interactive

Speaking 101: How to Make Virtual Sessions More Interactive

Speaking at online events is no easy feat. You must ensure your tech is fully functioning, your Wi-Fi is running at lightning speed, in-home distractions are at a minimum, and most importantly, that your session leaves attendees feeling engaged and inspired. Losing the attention of your audience is the last thing you want, so we’ve included five key strategies for keeping your audience engaged.

Speaking 101: How to Write a Professional Bio

Speaking 101: How to Write a Professional Bio

So, tell me about yourself. We’ve all been asked this—and may have overshared, or maybe not dove deep enough— but how do you describe yourself in a professional setting?

A professional bio is essential for the world to get a full picture of who you are—these are found on event agendas, LinkedIn profiles, personal websites, and anywhere else you want people to know you.

Diversifying the Events Industry: Elevating Black Voices and Spaces

Diversifying the Events Industry: Elevating Black Voices and Spaces

Events are a chance for us to share and communicate new ideas with each other, but we know there is much room for improvement. As we actively become more intentional about our decisions across the industry, overlooking the lack of diversity at events is a non-negotiable. Though the conference space has a long way to go to improve, there are some bright spots bringing more representation to event stages and agendas.

From conferences dedicated to solely Black people, to our clients who are utilizing their voices to advocate for other Black entrepreneurs, to increased conversations around diversity at events, here are a couple of ways the industry is starting to change.

Speaking 101: How to Speak at Every Type of Virtual Event

Speaking 101: How to Speak at Every Type of Virtual Event

Over the past few months, almost every in-person event has made the switch to virtual—but not all virtual events are alike. We’ve seen three major virtual session types become popular: pre-recorded, live, and simulcast.

Each of these types of sessions requires different preparation and style, so we’re sharing our tips and tricks to help make sure you rock the virtual stage.