Conversations People Remember: Behind the Mic at VoCoVo's Annual Partner Conference

Throughout my career I’ve spent a lot of time in front of audiences - hosting customer events, leading executive discussions, chairing conferences and facilitating conversations between people with very different perspectives.

The other week I had the pleasure of chairing the VoCoVo Annual Partner Conference and moderating an expert panel discussion, bringing together leaders with different experiences and viewpoints for what turned into a lively and engaging conversation.

I’ve always believed that good moderation is about far more than asking questions. It’s about creating the right environment, drawing out different perspectives, challenging where appropriate, keeping the energy up and making sure the audience gets genuine value. Oh and a few laughs.

After 35 years in business, consulting, sales leadership, coaching and board roles, I’ve accumulated a reasonably large collection of questions and a genuine curiosity about people.

If you’re looking for a conference chair, panel moderator, event host or facilitator, I’d be delighted to have a conversation.

The best events don’t feel like presentations. They feel like conversations people remember.

People. Planet. Progress

Photos by Matt Ankers

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