Online engagement
The C word
Christmas. It’s coming. On the usual date. 25 December. Yet, every year, it seems to take some people by surprise. I know it’s early to mention it, but now is the time to book your Read more…
Online engagement
Drawing people in (in more ways than one)
I spoke to Dr Penny Pullan, author of Virtual Leadership and Making Workshops Work. Among other things, we discussed: Types of hybrid working Engaging people with visuals Drawing squiggle people How stories keep people ’til Read more…
Remote speaking
Back in the office?
Foil Arms and Hog show what it might be like when meetings are no longer virtual.
Remote speaking
Audience participation online, offline & hybrid
I had a conversation this month with Alan Stevens, the Media Coach. Among other things, we discussed: Why to give the audience a choice about participating Using the pick-a-card exercise offline and online Offline, online Read more…
Online engagement
KISSING
You probably know that KISS stands for Keep It Short and Simple. (Some people say Keep it Simple, Stupid, but I prefer my version.) I advise speakers and trainers to get their audience to do Read more…
Online engagement
Opening your online meeting
On stage, you would usually open your meeting with impact. Get introduced by the MC. Walk on stage to a round of applause. Start your talk with a powerful story or compelling statistic. Online, it’s Read more…
Online engagement
Connecting with the audience
I spoke to Lisa Braithwaite (also known as Coach Lisa B) about how to connect with the audience, whether in-person or at remote and hybrid events. Like me, she stresses that you should adapt any Read more…
Online engagement
How to engage introverts
I spoke to Jon Baker of Introvert in Business, about how to engage introverts online and offline. Among other things, we discussed: How to attract introverts to your event Engagement v activity Energy draining, online Read more…
Gamification
Wheel of Names
I delivered a presentation to PSA Scotland last night. They wanted a masterclass on copy that converts. After nearly 40 years as a copywriter, I could talk about it for a week! I have lots Read more…
Online engagement
7 principles of online engagement
In this article, I share my seven principles of online engagement. Follow these when choosing the activities to include in your session, and you won’t go far wrong. 1. Engage your audience little and often Read more…