The GOOD Steps: How to Plan for Tomorrow

The GOOD Steps: How to Plan for Tomorrow

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.

Speaking 101: How to Harness the Power of Your Words

Speaking 101: How to Harness the Power of Your Words

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.

 Collision from Home: Bringing Global Tech to Your Living Room

 Collision from Home: Bringing Global Tech to Your Living Room

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 101: How to Lead an Engaging Session on the Virtual Stage

Speaking 101: How to Lead an Engaging Session on the Virtual Stage

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.

Virtual SaaS: SaaStock Remote 2020

Virtual SaaS: SaaStock Remote 2020

In mid-March, when it became clear that live events were no longer happening due to the COVID-19 outbreak, event organizers had to think fast. SaaStock buckled up and decided to host their event virtually—a tall order, to switch gears from live to virtual in less than three months, but they did so graciously.

They felt that speaking to the SaaS community and staying connected in an accessible and safe environment was more important than ever, and brought the community together virtually.

Speaking 101: Leveraging Apps to Promote Individual Wellbeing

Speaking 101: Leveraging Apps to Promote Individual Wellbeing

cred is celebrating its second annual Wellness Week. From homemade smoothies, to virtual workouts, meditation classes, there are many possibilities to make sure you are investing in your individual wellbeing. Outside of the workplace, many of us are practicing wellness from the comfort of our own homes—and our own phones. We’ve put together a list of apps that have helped us exercise wellness in varying areas of our lives.

Names to Know in Blockchain and Crypto

Names to Know in Blockchain and Crypto

As the world undergoes tremendous changes in the wake of COVID-19, the importance of online and contactless payments has skyrocketed. With discussions continuing to emerge on how this tech will propel the global payments industry, who are the leaders of this innovative technology? We’re highlighting Bay Area-based individuals that are leading the wave of blockchain innovation and moving it into the mainstream.