Bob Mason

For Meeting Planners

You have a tough job! Your organization is relying on you to provide a good speaker or seminar leader and ensure everything is perfect. You have enough to worry about without being concerned about the speaker. The easier I can make it for you, the more likely we’ll both have a positive experience..

I love to speak about leadership and tell others what I’ve learned through the years. One of my greatest joys is seeing audience members “get it” and hearing how I’ve helped them become better leaders. Providing value to your organization is what we are both striving for. Since I’ve spoken in just about every type of forum you can imagine, I’m not terribly picky. I’ve always managed to get the the point across successfully. But, there are a few things that will help you and I both succeed.

- I need a contact within the organization from whom I can learn their unique needs, expectations, and likely audience composition. I will probably send them a survey, but will create it specifically for the client.

- I will create an introduction that is tailored to the specific audience, but I assure you I will make it available well in advance.

- I will most likely use slides and/or internet during the presentation. I will provide my own computer, but will need a projector and some sort of screen. (I will provide my own projector for presentations in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and western Texas)

- For seminars and breakouts I need an easel with paper and markers. I often post sheets on the wall so I need tape, but it should be something that won’t ruin the wall. Masking tape is usually a bad idea.

- For seminars and breakouts each attendee needs room to write and a pen or pencil. I will provide a handout.

- I provide my own critiques. If you would like me to add anything to my critique, let me know ahead of time.

- I will arrive early to ensure all audio-visual equipment is set up and to get a feel for the venue. Please set a specific time when the right people will be available.

- The seating arrangement is always an issue. Again, I’m not too picky, but I do want the audience to be comfortable. So, please try to avoid seating where audience members have their back to me. Also, in the case of row seating, please remember this isn’t an airline. A little breathing room between seats really helps.