Latest Panelist Podcast Episodes
How to Insert a Panel Discussion within a Speech
Powerful Panels - June 19, 2024 20:01 - 47 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsProfessional panel moderator Kristin Arnold interviews CPAE Speaker Hall of Famer Joe Calloway on brilliant techniques to insert a panel discussion within a speech.
Using Little-Known Facts and Statistics in a Panel Discussion
Powerful Panels - June 06, 2024 20:16 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsI have always shied away from using little-known facts and statistics during a panel discussion because it just takes more time to prepare. But these days, all it takes is a query into an AI engine such as ChatGPT. So why not dazzle your audience with some facts that they wouldn't otherwise know?
What To Do When a Panelist is Missing
Powerful Panels - June 05, 2024 21:32 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOne of your panelists is missing. The panel is about to start and either they never showed up to the venue or they are now missing in action (MIA). It's easy to freak out. What are you going to do? When a panelist is missing, you can take several steps to manage the situation effectively.
How to Moderate the Verbal Grenade on a Panel Discussion
Powerful Panels - May 31, 2024 21:03 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsI was recently asked what to do when a panelist's opening comment is a volatile hypothesis - that they hadn't talked about during the planning session. Other than being surprised, here are some ways to respond to this verbal grenade to maintain control of the conversation and ensure it remains...
How to Manage a Standing-Room-Only Panel Discussion
Powerful Panels - May 30, 2024 21:31 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHaving a standing-room-only crowd for your panel discussion is fabulous - especially if you manage it appropriately! Here is what you will need to keep in mind.
Pick a Card Technique for Panel Discussions
Powerful Panels - April 25, 2024 19:55 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsUse this simple technique for panel discussions to entice your audience to lean into the Q&A segment.
How to Moderate an Edu-taining After-Dinner Panel Discussion
Powerful Panels - April 25, 2024 12:43 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAfter-dinner panels need to be more edutaining – educational/informational/inspirational AND entertaining. Here are best practices to ensure your after-dinner panel discussion is much more lively, informative, and engaging:
Powerful Panels Top Ten Trending Topics for Panel Discussions – Q1, 2024
Powerful Panels - March 24, 2024 19:27 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFor the first quarter of 2024, these are the top ten trending topics for panel discussions at business events in priority order based on social media mentions and internet activity. These topics reflect current global concerns and interests, particularly in business, technology, and society at ...
The 3 Most Powerful Words to Use in a Panel Discussion
Powerful Panels - March 22, 2024 17:32 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHere are seven reasons why these three words are the most powerful words to use in a panel discussion.
Use More Inclusive Language on Your Panel Discussion
Powerful Panels - March 20, 2024 09:14 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this day and age, you may be alienating a part of your audience. Why do that? There ARE other ways to address your audience AND use more inclusive language!
The 10 Players in a Panel Discussion
Powerful Panels - March 19, 2024 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA panel discussion involves more than a panel moderator and panelists. Consider involving these 10 players in a panel discussion:
What to do When You Have Too Many Panelists
Powerful Panels - March 18, 2024 20:04 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsEven though you tried to influence the meeting organizers to limit the number of panelists, you might have been unsuccessful. You can't change it. So what do you do when you have too many panelists? Here's my short list of what to do when you have too many panelists - and can't change the numb...
The Ultimate Litmus Test of Panelist Success
Powerful Panels - February 22, 2024 21:11 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAs a panelist in a panel discussion, how do you know you've done a good job? What is the ultimate litmus test of panelist success? Here is something unexpected that you want to achieve.
Personalize Your Clipboard for a Panel Discussion
Powerful Panels - February 21, 2024 20:45 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA few things to consider to personalize your clipboard as a panel moderator for a panel discussion that won't break the bank.
4 Instances Where a Moderator Should Contribute Content to the Panel Discussion
Powerful Panels - February 20, 2024 21:06 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThere are some unique instances where the panel moderator should dip their toe into the content to get the conversation on track and back on track. Once a contribution is made, then the moderator should resume the role of facilitator. Here's what you need to know.
Best Q&A Polling Platform
Powerful Panels - January 24, 2024 20:29 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHere is my favorite polling platform to use during a panel discussion. You can also find a more comprehensive list of platforms, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each here.
20 Ways to Use AI/ChatGPT to Prepare for a Panel Discussion
Powerful Panels - January 23, 2024 20:55 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsYes indeed - you can use AI/ChatGPT to prepare for a panel discussion. In this blog post, I will not only give you some ideas on how to use AI/ChatGPT to help prepare for a panel discussion, but I will also share prompts I have used to get the best results. As you query AI/ChatGPT, keep these th...
Can You Plan Too Much for a Panel Discussion
Powerful Panels - December 21, 2023 16:50 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDuring one of my coaching sessions with a panel moderator, my client asked, "Can you plan too much for a panel discussion? Seems like there is a lot to do here!" Fair question. For a novice panel moderator that is true. As you get more comfortable with the role, there is still a bit of prep w...
How Moderators Can Handle an On-stage Panelist Crisis
Powerful Panels - December 21, 2023 09:05 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhat can a panel moderator do when a panelist has an on-stage, unexpected crisis? Here is how to handle it with grace and professionalism.
When to Hire a Professional Panel Moderator
Powerful Panels - November 16, 2023 21:27 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhen the stakes are high and you really need to hit a home run, you’ll want to hire a professional panel moderator to do the following . . .
Can I Get Paid to be a Panel Moderator?
Powerful Panels - November 07, 2023 21:12 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDepending on how badly the organization wants someone to moderate a panel, you may or may not get paid to moderate a panel, but you can get compensated in some way, shape or fashion! Here's what you need to know.
9 Factors to Consider When Organizing Your Panel Discussion
Powerful Panels - November 06, 2023 17:49 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhat do you do if you don't have a clear vision for your panel? What if all you have known is the traditional style panel format, how would you even know what else is possible? Here are nine factors to consider as you clarify your vision for your panel discussion.
When to Have a Panel Discussion
Powerful Panels - November 01, 2023 19:51 - 27 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsI was chatting with Event Strategist Devon Montgomery Pasha about when to have a panel discussion - and when not to. We both agree that panel discussions can be a powerful format for knowledge sharing, attitude shifting, and building connections. However, to create a truly impactful panel dis...
Panel Discussion Recovery Lines What to do When the Unexpected Occurs
Powerful Panels - October 20, 2023 20:45 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAfter you have moderated panel discussions for a while, you realize it is simply a matter of time before some “incident” will occur in the middle of your panel discussion. Everyone knows that S#!T happens – some of which you have control over (your attitude, the structure and format, your ques...
Repurpose Your Panel Discussion Content
Powerful Panels - October 20, 2023 18:34 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsJust because your panel discussion is over doesn't mean you can't continue the conversation! Events and media consultant Julius Solaris reminded me how important it is to repurpose your panel discussion content.
A Dozen Common Misconceptions about Panel Discussions
Powerful Panels - October 19, 2023 15:49 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAs I coach panelists to prepare for an upcoming panel discussion, there are a dozen common misconceptions about panel discussions that I think we need to clarify. To ensure a successful panel discussion, panelists should be aware of these misconceptions and actively work to avoid them. Effective...
Have a Vision for a Panel Discussion
Powerful Panels - September 25, 2023 20:39 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhen you start talking about the vision for the panel discussion and what it might look like, you'll see the implications for your choices for the moderator, panelists, structure, format, and logistics.
Pick a Strong Topic, Premise, and Title for Your Panel Discussion
Powerful Panels - September 19, 2023 22:47 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMany meeting organizers select a topic, and reach out to a couple of panelists who can talk on the subject. Ask one of them to moderate it and then move on to the next item on the meeting checklist. Whoa! Not so fast! It IS a fabulous idea to start with a pithy one to three-word "topic" that s...
Last In Line To Speak During a Panel Discussion
Powerful Panels - September 18, 2023 19:35 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt does not happen too often, but you could be the last in line to speak after the other panelists have detailed all of your prepared points. Yes, it is a bit disappointing, but do not despair. Even though your main points have been covered, you still have your own unique examples and a memorab...
Powerful Panels Podcast: National Speakers Association Panel Success
Powerful Panels - August 29, 2023 18:29 - 21 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsProfessional panel moderator Kristin Arnold interviews strategic leadership advisor Liz Weber on her standout job as a panel moderator on a jam-packed success of a panel discussion at the National Speakers Association conference.
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