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. A contact within the organization from whom I can learn unique needs, expectations, and likely audience composition will make you and the presentation more successful.
– 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 don’t usually use PowerPoint, but do use various electronic and other visual aides. I will provide my own computer, but will need a projector and a screen.
– For seminars and breakouts I need an easel with paper and markers.
– 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. When possible, the best seating for break out sessions is round tables with no audience backs to the front of the room.
