Powerful Panels Blog
October 8, 2025
In a previous post, we explored how the event emcee and the panel moderator shape the audience’s experience in very different ways. In this post, let’s […]
September 30, 2025
When it comes to creating a seamless, engaging conference experience, two roles often get confused: the event emcee and the panel moderator. Both serve as “hosts” […]
September 23, 2025
I was coaching a brand-new panelist…and she was freaking out. Not only was it her first time EVER on a stage in front of her peers, […]
September 15, 2025
You’re moderating a panel discussion. The vibe is going great! There’s some laughter, nodding heads, engaged panelists, and great takeaways. And then…it’s Audience Q&A time. A […]
September 9, 2025
You’ve got your panelists prepped, your questions lined up, and an engaging format ready to go. But there’s one critical variable that will make or break […]
August 29, 2025
I recently read a LinkedIn post that questioned whether journalists are the right choice to moderate panels. It made me pause and think about how many […]
August 26, 2025
You’re preparing to moderate a panel only to discover it’s “sponsored.” Maybe even fully funded by one of the panelists’ companies and packed with speakers who […]
August 20, 2025
Too often, panels at conferences and events are treated as filler content. They give the audience a “break” between keynotes, or a convenient slot to showcase […]
August 13, 2025
For the third quarter of 2025, these are the top ten trending topics for panel discussions at business events in priority order based on social media […]
August 6, 2025
The most effective panel moderators aren’t just great timekeepers or expert facilitators…they’re relentlessly curious. At every stage of the panel experience – before, during, and after […]
July 30, 2025
I just sat through a mainstage panel that left me equal parts impressed and irritated. Impressed because the moderator had clearly done their homework. The session […]
July 23, 2025
You asked for it—and now they’re here! Whether you’re planning your very first panel discussion or you’ve moderated dozens, you know one truth: not all panels […]
July 16, 2025
A Panel Technique from Jennifer Hudson and the Cast of “Nobody Wants This” I recently watched this hilarious segment on The Jennifer Hudson Show featuring the […]
June 23, 2025
Every panel needs a moderator—but how you moderate can vary wildly depending on the topic, tone, and your personal style. Are you a steady guide, a […]
June 17, 2025
I had to laugh out loud. Adam Spencer recently stated, “The death of great panel discussions is unanimous agreement. Far too many times I’ve seen a […]
