Ep. 226 Match Their Energy?

“I thought you would come out with more ENERGY!” Imagine hearing THAT from a meeting planner! (Ask Darren!) He and Mark talk about matching the audience’s energy as they share techniques for connecting quickly and delivering an unforgettable experience.

SNIPPETS:

• Read the room and match the energy

• Always connect first

• Research the audience; learn what is top of mind for them

• Arrive hours or days early and have conversations in the corridor

• Keep your finger on the pulse of the event

• Avoid get caught thinking, “I didn’t see THAT coming!”

• Avoid starting with energy too low or too high

• Look at the audience as you speak and check their body language

• See the audience’s perspective