Leading a Decentralized Workforce
The Big Biz Show: Troy Hazard on leading a decentralized workforce In recent months leaders all over the world have had to find a new way to lead a somewhat scattered workforce. For some of us, working from home or having part of our teams work from...
By Troy Hazard | July 6, 2020
Read moreCatering to Your Virtual Event Attendees
While some organizations had already been incorporating virtual components in their events, for most of us, this is new territory. In an industry centered on face-to-face engagement and networking, this new digital landscape seems – on the surface – pr...
By Leah Doyle | June 8, 2020
Read moreTechnical Considerations for Your Virtual Event
In a recent industry survey, powered by IRF, 50% of meeting professionals shared that some combination of live and virtual events will be the new norm, even after the current COVID-19 crisis subsides. Virtual events present a whole new set of unique fa...
By Leah Doyle | June 1, 2020
Read moreHow to Make Sure Your Speaker Adapts to a Digital Format
In his recent FastCompany article, Microsoft VP of Global Events Bob Bejan notes that presenters need to adapt their style – “to tone it down and tune in.” Delivering content to a room full of attendees is approached differently than engaging directly ...
By Leah Doyle | May 21, 2020
Read moreTips for Booking a Virtual Speaker
In a recent industry survey (Powered by IRF) of meeting professionals, 50% of respondents asserted their belief that some combination of live and VIRTUAL EVENTS WILL BE THE NEW NORM, even after the current COVID-19 crisis subsides. Though some organiz...
By Leah Doyle | May 5, 2020
Read moreHow to Create a Successful Virtual Event
With more and more companies shifting resources to virtual events, we compiled this quick and handy guide on how to create a successful virtual event for your company. Not only have I presented at more than 100 virtual events in the past twelve years,...
By Jay Baer | March 31, 2020
Read moreThe Small Business Antivirus
Small business owners and leaders need to get busy to protect their business against the impact of this virus, as unfortunately it has the potential to bankrupt more people than it kills. I’m no doctor, but I have got a pretty good prescription for any...
By Troy Hazard | March 23, 2020
Read moreTop Diversity Keynote Speakers from SpeakInc
In today's business climate, embracing diversity is not just admirable - it is essential; and the one statement we hear over and over is, "We need to bring more diversity to the stage." Here are some of the top keynote speakers - for any budget - curr...
By Lisa Coleman | March 10, 2020
Read moreAsk More of Your Conference Speakers: Tips from a Bureau Expert
SpeakInc Senior Partner, Tim Mathy, was recently interviewed for PCMA Convene Magazine. Tim shared his expertise on strategic negotiation and how to get the most out of your professional conference speaker. He also discussed what you can (and can't) ex...
By Leah Doyle | Feb. 27, 2020
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