Speaking 101: How to Become a Confident Public Speaker

Speaking 101: How to Become a Confident Public Speaker

It's no secret that many struggle with the fear of speaking publicly—approximately 75% of people experience Glossophobia, the fear of public speaking or speech anxiety. While you may not be able to conquer the fear entirely, there are many approaches to make the experience less daunting.

And let’s be real—no one has been able to overcome their phobia by picturing a crowd in their underwear. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of practical tips to alleviate some of the pressure that comes with public speaking.

Play it Smart: How to Safely Attend In-Person Events Again

Play it Smart: How to Safely Attend In-Person Events Again

If there is anything that 2021 has pushed us all to do, it is to think critically and be adaptable. In the event world, the dust is settling, and we’re now emerging with new tools to move forward.

If you’re getting ready to attend an event in person, what should you keep in mind? We’ve compiled our tips for how to navigate in-person events in the safest, most enjoyable way possible.

Event 101: How to Jazz Up Virtual Session Breaks

Event 101: How to Jazz Up Virtual Session Breaks

Transition breaks: those five, ten, or 15-minute windows between sessions that would normally be reserved for walking from room to room in the event venue. In the virtual world, however, these breaks are now open space to fill for attendees tuning in from home. In the past year and a half, we’ve seen a lot of ways to fill these windows in your event agenda. Keep reading for a few of our favorite ways to jazz up session breaks.

Speaking 101: How to Network at Virtual Events

Speaking 101: How to Network at Virtual Events

Virtual events offer different perks than in-person events, including new ways to meet other speakers or attendees—several virtual event platforms have networking features to help attendees stay connected via one-on-one meetings, small group discussions, active discussions in the chat, and more. Networking during virtual events is quite different from mingling IRL, and our tips can help you make the most out of those screen-to-screen meetings.

Speaking 101: How to Network at In-Person Events

Speaking 101: How to Network at In-Person Events

After a year of attending only virtual events, we are finally able to attend them in person. One big perk with IRL events? Networking. But, whether you’re fresh out of college and trying to land your dream job, or a big-time CEO, chances are you are a little out of practice. With just a few tips, you’ll be back out there—feeling comfortable and confident to shake hands (or touch elbows) and make a connection.

Speaking 101: Preparing for an In-Person Speaking Experience

Speaking 101: Preparing for an In-Person Speaking Experience

Gathering back together in person is just as exciting as it is a little nerve-wracking, especially when you throw in speaking in front of an audience. Though virtual events are still alive and well, we are starting to see events slowly return to in-person formats. Feeling a little rusty with the return to live events? Here are a few things to keep in mind when you are navigating a live speaking opportunity

Event 101: How to Safely Host Your In-Person Event this Year

Event 101: How to Safely Host Your In-Person Event this Year

After a year and a half of all-virtual-all-the-time, in-person events are starting to make their way onto our fall calendars.

As we begin to plan and attend events again, the top concern on event managers’ minds is how to be certain that these events occur—our events team has compiled 5 strategies to assure your event can happen safely.