Over the past month, the events industry has changed drastically: in-person events are put on hold, and events large and small are moving online. This means changes for speakers, event organizers, and event attendees.
These are uncertain times, but our team is certain of one thing: while we’re looking forward to the return of live events, this shift to digital opens up a whole new world of opportunity for online events and virtual thought leadership.
In her recent TED Connects discussion on “How to be your best self in times of crisis,” Harvard Medical School psychologist Susan David shares how to build resilience, courage and joy in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. We challenge you to practice these steps as you work remotely or tackle any new projects!
Our webinar this week features Stephen Kohler, CEO of Audira Labs and Certified Leadership Coach. He talks about the improvisation techniques used by the jazz greats to show businesses how to unlock their value by becoming more adaptable. Listeners will learn how to build more agile and creative teams that learn to bend, but not break, with the changing needs of the day. Tune in to the full recording here!
Over the last month, we’ve seen how the coronavirus has impacted the live events industry. Now, more speakers are focused on how they can use podcasts and webinars to build their brands virtually. In order to become an effective and great virtual speaker, you’re going to need to rely on some tech. We’ve listed 10 of our favorite hardware and software investments to level up your podcast and webinar speaking game.
If you’re like many of us, your world has changed and suddenly you’re doing all of your communicating through video. Where you used to sell in person, you’re now scheduling meetings with customers on Google Hangouts. You used to meet with your manager (or those you manage) once a week in person—now you’re meeting daily on Zoom. How do we adapt?
Heather Hansen, CEO + Founder of Advocate to Win walks us through five ways to win your next video call.
It’s no secret that we are living in an unprecedented time, and the impact has been felt in one way or another across industries. As we adapt, we find ourselves looking for a way to maintain a sense of normalcy. Since the spring season is a prime time to host an event, one way we’ve been able to establish a new normal is bringing events to life—with a virtual twist.
Preparing for an event comes with a long checklist of tasks, and creating a visually engaging presentation can often be a stressful one. Catching your audiences’ eye is one obstacle, but keeping it is another. Having a visually engaging presentation is an easy way to help your audience absorb and retain the information you will be speaking about.
Quarantine Conference, a one-day virtual event presented by Hawke Media on April 7 provided a calming presence and content to soothe fears amid uncertainty during this otherwise difficult time. Here’s a recap of a few sessions attendees loved.
