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February 14, 2024
trending topics for panel discussions

Powerful Panels Top Ten Trending Topics for Panel Discussions – Q1, 2024

For 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 […]
February 6, 2024
Test of Panelist Success

The Ultimate Litmus Test of Panelist Success

As 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? Sure, […]
January 24, 2024
4 Instances Where a Moderator Should Contribute Content (2)

4 Instances Where a Moderator Should Contribute Content to the Panel Discussion

A client recently asked me, “As the panel moderator and expert on the topic, is it ever appropriate for me to weigh in on my ideas […]
January 18, 2024
clipboard for a panel discussion

Personalize Your Clipboard for a Panel Discussion

I always get so many compliments on the clipboard that I use during my panel discussions. Here’s what I do to personalize my clipboard for a […]
January 9, 2024
Turn Off Your Audience

12 VERY Easy Ways to Turn Off Your Audience During a Panel Discussion

We’ve all been there. The panel moderator or a panelist says or does something that turns us off. Instead of leaning into the conversation, we lean […]
January 4, 2024
Best Q&A polling platform

Best Q&A Polling Platform

I am often asked, “What is the best Q&A and polling platform to use during a panel discussion?” My go-to answer is “Whatever the event organizers […]
December 12, 2023
Use AI/ChatGPT to prepare for a panel discussion

20 Ways to Use AI/ChatGPT to Prepare for a Panel Discussion

Yes 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 […]
November 29, 2023
panelist crisis

How Moderators Can Handle an On-stage Panelist Crisis

Emergencies happen during a panel discussion. A panelist crisis could occur mid-panel discussion! Some you can plan for and some you can’t. So I was curious […]
November 22, 2023
panel discussion report format

Panel Discussion Report Format

For many academic and scientific panel discussions, it is not uncommon for the organization to publish a report that summarizes the key points, insights, and outcomes […]
November 15, 2023
Top Ten Trending Topics for Panel Discussions

Powerful Panels Top Ten Trending Topics for Panel Discussions – Q4, 2023

For the fourth quarter of 2023, these are the top ten trending topics for panel discussions at business events in priority order based on social media […]
October 30, 2023
Can you plan too much for a panel discussion (1)

Can You Plan Too Much For a Panel Discussion?

During 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 […]
October 17, 2023
can i get paid to be a moderator

Can I Get Paid to be a Panel Moderator?

I am often asked, “Can I get paid to be a panel moderator?” Good question, and the answer is (like most things) “it depends.” Many panel […]
October 11, 2023
9 Factors to Consider When Organizing Your Panel Discussion (1)

9 Factors to Consider When Organizing Your Panel Discussion

What 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, […]
October 5, 2023
When to Hire a Professional Panel Moderator

When to Hire a Professional Panel Moderator

When the stakes are high and you really need to hit a home run, you’ll want to hire a professional panel moderator to: In the big […]
September 26, 2023
how to promote your panel discussion

How to Promote Your Panel Discussion

You have selected an awesome topic, premise, title, moderator, and panelists for your upcoming panel. Now you need to promote your panel discussion. 1. Write Compelling […]
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