On 10 Tips from a Professional Speaker:
As we roll into a week full of interviews, podcasts and panels, here are 10 of my tips to share.
Far too often we see well-intentioned facilitators of these conversations taking/seeking too much of the limelight.
The best of these interactions is when the host is there to highlight and feature their guests or guests.
Your reputation, your company's reputation and the guest's are all on the line. Choose your best person to handle this and do your homework.
⭐️Foster Strategies Speaking Tips for Moderators
1. Know your objective(s). Why did you invite this person to speak with you?
2. Learn about your guest.
3. Find something to compliment and recognize.
4. Work on your introductions.
5. I always have a shortlist of important questions to cover and a few things in case the conversation is the conversation. meanders.
6. Spot any anxiety or nerves and help your guest recover as quickly as possible. Be ready to get the conversation back on track and give them the reassurance that everything is just fine quietly… without words.
7. Keep your opinions to yourself... Unless of course it's just about opinions.
8. Depending on the format, share something that you knew about the person before this engagement. Some accomplishment or something you experience together.
9. Talk to your guest in advance if at all possible. If it's a panel, get everyone on the video call in advance. If nothing else get everyone together 30 minutes before the panel starts.
The more they know each other the more kindness and respect there will be when they join the stage together.
10. If there is more than one guest, tell everyone the rules of engagement in advance. It's about hearing from others...not 'owning' the stage.
⭐️ Bonus tip!
Keep it moving and look at your audience to make sure they are engaged.
When you need more tips, I can coach your individuals or teams. If you prefer to have a professional moderate these engagements, with 20 years of experience, I'm glad to help.
I have a long list of strong references and adding more every week.
