In this episode of the Engaging Virtual Meetings podcast, I sit down with Maranda DeSanto, CAE, the Director of Member Experience at the National Speakers Association (NSA). Maranda shares her expertise on creating exceptional member experiences, the NSA's unique culture, and the importance of community within the organization.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

👋 The importance of creating a welcoming community for new and existing members.

💻 How to leverage technology to improve member engagement and experiences.

🚀 The future of virtual and hybrid meetings and their role in association management.

💬 Personal stories and examples of how NSA's community has positively impacted its members.

Tune in to hear Maranda’s insights on creating an exceptional member experience and fostering a supportive community within your organization.

Resources:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marandadesanto/

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Rennie Curran, Brookwood High School Alum and former linebacker for the Georgia Bulldogs from 2007-2009, will serve as the keynote speaker for “Event Title”

Curran, while at the University of Georgia, was a three-time All-American Team MVP, Butkus Award finalist and permanent team captain. He finished his Bulldog career as one of the greatest linebackers in the history of the program and has recently been inducted into the Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame, Georgia vs. Florida Hall of Fame, and UGA 40 Under 40 class of 2020.

In 2010 Curran entered the NFL Draft. He played with the Tennessee Titans, Tampa Bay Bucs, Edmonton Eskimos and the BC lions.

He is now a keynote speaker, author, and Leadership coach. He speaks to Fortune 500 companies, associations, sport teams, schools, and non-profit organizations on topics such as leadership, team-building, overcoming adversity, and high performance. Curran obtained his Bachelors in Business Administration from the University of Georgia and his coaching certification from the Life Purpose Institute. He has been featured on ESPN, The Huffington Post, USA Today, and Fox Sports. Curran has a heart for the community and is honored to serve as our speaker today!

In this episode, we discuss the following:

🏉From sports to business
😊 How Rennie works on his authenticity
🎤Transition to virtual speaking

Resources:
https://Renniecurran.com

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Mike Kachurak is a Talent Management, Organizational Development, Master Facilitator, & Technical Podcaster at Coca-Cola in Atlanta, GA.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

🥤Room tour of Sip Studio, Coca-Cola virtual training studio

🟩 The importance of green screen when doing training

🤗Best practices to make his training engaging

Resources:

https://beveragebreak.com

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Janine Bolon has always loved figuring out how things work. A scientist to her core, she craved to dig into the mysteries of life and understand why things are the way they are. After working in the pharmaceutical industry for 15 years, she dropped out of corporate America to homeschool her four children. She has always had a side business in her life and shares with others how to manage a well-lived life of children, family, friends and clients while not suffering from burnout. Her 17 books, 93 online courses, 4 podcast programs and radio show all express her desire to share her systems & routines with others.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

☕What is Open Friday Coffee

🔗How to connect people in virtual

Resources:

https://the8gates.com/open-friday-coffee/

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Jonathan Pritchard is the founder of ZAVANT enterprises and the author of multiple books focused on the power of applied psychology.

For 15+ years he toured the world as a Mentalist which is type of entertainer specializing in apparently reading minds, predicting the future, instant hypnosis, and other impossible skills. Eventually he realized his talents could do more than entertain people, and that’s when he began consulting for the world’s largest companies.

Currently he is brought in to share his secrets with sales teams, delivery teams, and anyone else who needs to deliver results in high stake environments.

While not on the road you can find him at home in the mountains of North Carolina with his family.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

💯What is authenticity for Jonathan

1️⃣ Top tips for sales presentation in virtual meetings

Resources:

Click https://www.jonathanpritchard.me/ to learn more.

or https://icanreadminds.com

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The Engagement Show is the latest tips and tricks from 2 masters of in-person and virtual engagement.

Today's Theme: Audio Video FAILURES!

Contact Roger at roger@engagementunlimited.ca
http://www.engagementunlimited.ca

Click http://engagingvirtualmeetings.com/meet to meet John Chen.

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Jesse Anderson is a Data Engineer, Creative Engineer, and Managing Director of Big Data Institute.

From nimble startups to established Fortune 100s, Jesse mentors companies globally on Big Data, leveraging cutting-edge tech like Apache Kafka, Hadoop, and Spark.

A true innovator in the field, Jesse’s groundbreaking teaching methods have not only earned him recognition from industry leaders but also captured the attention of renowned publications like The Wall Street Journal and Harvard Business Review. His published works, spanning Apress, O’Reilly, and Pragmatic Programmers, further showcase his unique approach. Reaching a diverse audience through platforms like CNN, BBC, NPR, Engadget, and Wired, Jesse’s influence extends far beyond the classroom, shaping the future of data education.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

📈 Big data and AI
🎛️ What is AV and why it's important
🤗 Tips to engage a virtual audience

Resources:
https://www.jesse-anderson.com/about/

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Gwyn Wansbrough is a facilitator and experience designer who has spent 1000s of hours on Zoom - literally!

She is on a mission to help professionals design and lead exceptional online sessions that get better results for groups.

She has trained nearly 1500 professionals to lead dynamic, engaging virtual sessions that put the joy back into working and learning online.

She is a go-to expert for online course creators and online community platforms like Circle and Session Lab. She has led interactive sessions for global organisations like the International Association of Facilitators supporting their members to become exceptional virtual facilitators.

And she is a "Top Facilitation Voice” on LinkedIn. Gwyn runs a five-week live online cohort-based course called Breakthrough Facilitation.

She writes a weekly newsletter called The Quest with actionable insights and tips for leading live online sessions.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

💡Tips to make group experiences more engaging
🥳 Importance of emotions in the virtual meeting
💪 Power prompt - invite 1 degree more of personal exposure

Resources:
https://www.gwynwansbrough.com

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