panelist tips
July 20, 2023
It 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 […]
July 12, 2023
The main way to learn how to be a better panelist is to be a panelist in a panel discussion more frequently. You know that you […]
June 1, 2023
Once you agree to serve on a panel, have a quick conversation with the meeting organizer and/or panel moderator to confirm the event details not mentioned […]
May 24, 2023
Should you have fun on a panel discussion? Oh my goodness, YES, have fun on a panel discussion! Even though your audience wants to learn something, […]
May 9, 2023
As my editor reviewed my upcoming book, The Powerful Panelist: Everything You Need to Know to be a Capable and Confident Panelist in a Panel Discussion, […]
May 2, 2023
Congratulations! You had a good experience being a powerful panelist and want to be invited to participate in more panels. Here are some ideas on how […]
April 10, 2023
Inviting a friend to attend your panel discussion is a great idea – just check with the meeting organizer first! There may be some reason why […]
April 5, 2023
The order in which panelists offer their prepared remarks is a major factor in determining how they will be perceived. While each panelist will be speaking […]
March 9, 2023
I was recently asked this question by a client I am coaching to be a powerful panelist: “I have been known to swear…can I use profanity […]
February 9, 2023
It annoys me when panelists solely talk to the panel moderator and their fellow panelists – and never address the audience. After all, it is the […]
November 23, 2022
Ideally, the panel moderator has briefed you prior to the panel discussion about the room logistics: The stage, the chairs, and where you will be sitting […]
November 1, 2022
It’s possible that you, as a panelist, may not be able to insert yourself into a panel discussion. Perhaps it is because you’re an introvert, or […]
May 17, 2022
Although you have been selected to speak candidly about your perspective, you may be wondering how to disagree respectfully during a panel discussion. It’s bound to […]
December 17, 2021
I never know what to wear during a panel discussion. My general rule of thumb is to wear one cut above what the audience will be […]
May 13, 2021
If you are asked to serve on a panel discussion as a panelist, there are some things you should DO and some things you definitely should NOT do to be successful. Here's my list collected over the last ten years of moderating panel discussions:
