Engaging Virtual Meetings Podcast with John Chen

Born in Mountain Home, AR, and settled in Central Arkansas, she taught Special Ed for over 20 years and now is a multi-faceted artist. She has two daughters and has been married for over 26 years. She has multiple interests and hobbies, calling herself a Jill of All Trades. In this episode, we discuss the following: 😍 Nicole’s background story 🎨 When did she start to be an artist 📚 The inspiration behind his children's book If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the Show.

Rob Anderson is a Learning & Development/Learning Technology practitioner. Currently honing in the next organization, but he has spent time at Meta, GoDaddy, Nintendo, T-Mobile, and Starbucks! In this episode, we discuss the following: 👨‍💻 Robert’s career journey ⚙️ Transitioning from in-person to online 🚀 The future of technology If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the Show.

JO Welch, (she/her) Certified Interpreter, is a 1st Gen Latine. She grew up in the marginalized space between Latinx and American cultures and is influenced by her commitment to the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing communities. In this episode, we discuss the following: ❤️ What inclusiveness means to you in virtual 📝 Why you need a will 👌⌨️ What you see in virtual for people with disabilities If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the Show.

Michelle Teague is an experienced, award winning international speaker, trainer, and coach. She has several years of experience working as a corporate trainer with multiple companies. Michelle also works with many coaching clients in business, academia, and government. Jim Teague is an award winning speaker and educator. He has over 20 years experience teaching college classes in business and he has also served as a university department chair. In addition, Jim has extensive experience providing business training in leadership, effective communication skills, and overcoming obstacles. In this episode, we discuss the following: 🤔 How they transition from in-person to virtual training 🫶 Favorite interactions to use in a virtual meeting 💻 Best practices in a hybrid meeting If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the Show.

Join me and Roger Haskett on our new segment “The Engagement Show”. The Engagement Show shares with you the latest in in-person and virtual engagement. Today’s theme is “IMPACT”. Contact Roger at roger@engagementunlimited.ca http://www.engagementunlimited.ca If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the Show.

Sabrina started her career in computer science working for fortune 500 companies including CSX Transportation, Baxter and Florida Hospital. She later reinvented herself by studying interior design and is the owner and principal designer of an award winning firm. Her learning journey did not stop there - for the past 8 years she has been studying and learning marketing from leading entrepreneurs and authors in this field. Today, Sabrina and her husband Gary own Op-X Consulting Services, LLC which provides CTO functions and Business Development Solutions for both large and small companies. Sabrina’s purpose and passion lies in helping entrepreneurs reinvent their businesses using strategic design thinking and exploring other sources of revenue, so that they can multiply their value in the world. In this episode, we discuss the following: 👩 Sabrina’s digital background and success story ❤️ Favorite apps and tools for digital events 🔥 Tips on designing a virtual conference If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the Show.

Joy is a strategic people operations leader who earns her seat at the table by going beyond "traditional HR." As an experienced Chief of Staff and true Organizational Generalist, she brings a strategic mindset - tying company success to employee experience and engagement. In this episode, we discuss the following: 😃 How she got involved in the people business 🛠 Remote tools for collaboration 💯 Tips for managing remote teams If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the Show.

Michele Hecken is a seasoned entrepreneur, author, speaker, and business leader. She has over 25 years of experience running a global company that she started at the age of 22 and sold in 2019. Her passion is elevating other entrepreneurs in life and business as a transformational executive coach. In this episode, we discuss the following: 💪🏼The power of your words and intention 🧑🏻‍🎨Designing a better meeting 👀Where is virtual going in the next 5 years If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the Show.

Cynthia “Cindy” Smith, CMP, DES is a certified meeting professional with extensive experience planning, managing, and executing all logistics for meetings and special events. She is a PCMA Foundation Visionary Awards Finalist for Digital Experience Strategist of the Year. In this episode, we discuss the following: 😍Cindy Smith's background and success story ‼️ Most important thing about a digital event 👍 Why is accessibility so important for Cindy If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the Show.

Meet Dea Irby, a connector, communicator, cultivator, and author. Through many adventures over the decades, Dea Irby has learned that building community is the most valuable aspect of leadership. She is on a mission to share her message of belonging. In this episode, we discuss the following: 👍 What has to happen for a virtual meeting to be engaging 🥳 Tips to make your meetings more engaging 💻 Exploring AI and new tech If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the Show.

Join me and Roger Haskett on our new segment “The Engagement Show”. The Engagement Show shares with you the latest in in-person and virtual engagement. In this episode, we discuss the following: 💪🏼 Overcoming virtual challenges in 2022 📉 Will virtual meeting decline in 2023? 🧐 Outlook for the virtual events industry in 2023 If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the Show.

Sharan Jhangiani is a Growth PM at Yoodli, an AI-powered platform to help you practice and improve your public speaking and communication skills without the pressure of an audience. He lives in Seattle and has previous lives as an engineer and open source developer. Click https://app.yoodli.ai/ for a free trial. In this episode, we discuss the following: 🤯 What is Yoodli and its features 🗣️ How can Ai assist you to have more compelling talk 🤖 The future of virtual meetings with AI If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the Show.

Devin Stubblefield, is a financial empowerment trainer, coach, and author who brings a dynamic energy to inspire, inform and motivate people to maximize their financial potential. Devin trains on behalf of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the FDIC, and various social services agencies and faith-based organizations around the country. In this episode, we discuss the following: 🔮 What he sees in the future of fintech 😍 Favorite apps in fintech 👨‍💻 The future of virtual meetings in the financial industry If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the Show.

Meet Kellan Fluckiger. Coming through decades of depression, addictions, life-threatening illness and a near-death experience, Kellan has become the ultimate catalyst to help motivated people melt barriers, move mountains and mobilize superpowers to achieve their true desires. As a coach and keynote speaker, Kellan’s masterful approach helps people get past old stories, change beliefs and create a life context to reach even goals that seemed impossible. In this episode, we discuss the following: 👌 Tips to be present on virtual/video 🎯 Practices/rituals before Kellan presents 😢 Vulnerability on virtual If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the Show.

Phil Mershon is director of experience for Social Media Examiner, where he helps lead Social Media Marketing World. He’s also a jazz saxophonist and the author of the upcoming book Unforgettable: the Art and Science of Creating Memorable Experiences. In this episode, we discuss the following: 🤔 Experiences that shaped Phil when doing a virtual event ⛪ How has his experience as a worship pastor influenced him today 🫱‍🫲 Well-designed meetings vs. disaster meetings in the past 2 years If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the Show.

Presented on 11/9/2022 Liz Caruso's techsytalk GLOBAL Day 1. Google did 18-months of research on what do their high-performing teams have in common? #1 - Psychological Safety. Your virtual meetings are exactly the same. Psychological safety will help the #1 virtual challenge of engagement. When your attendees feel safe, they will engage. People will chat, unmute and talk and even turn their camera on if they feel safe. Let John Chen share 10 quick tips to make your virtual attendees feel comfortable and engage. He’s the author of the #1 Amazon Hot New Book Release, Engaging Virtual Meetings. He’s been meeting virtually for over 35 years. He has produced over 4,000 virtual meetings including an EIGHT language meeting and the only 100% LIVE virtual conference in the training industry. Let’s WELCOME your speaker, John Chen. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the Show.

Meet Olivia Vanessa Baumgart, engaging virtual karaoke fan, Navy veteran and about to publish a book. In this episode, we discuss the following: 😨 Zoom filter failures 🛳️ Olivia’s Navy background 💭 What she thinks is the future of virtual meeting If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the Show.

Kassy LaBorie is a Master Virtual Classroom Trainer and the Original Virtual Training Hero, on a mission to rid the world of boring slide reading lectures and passive live online participants! She’s the principal at Kassy LaBorie Consulting, training trainers to be virtual trainers around the globe each day! In this episode, we discuss the following: 😍 Kassy’s background story ⭐️ Highlight moments shifting from in-person to virtual 🖥️ New emerging tech in the few years If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the Show.

Realizing that the lives of thousands of homeless people were being wasted on the streets, Tiger Todd took it upon himself to do something about it. He retired from the electronics company he founded and discovered his true calling by motivating people toward the lives they were meant to live. And many thousands have changed. Two decades later, Tiger is a leading expert in human engagement, motivation, and accelerated learning, pioneering the modern hero movement and hundreds of strategies used by public schools, higher education, and myriad businesses, agencies, and non-profit organizations. Tiger’s Hero School® model introduced a new philosophy and psychological framework to social problems, bridging movies, math, and mythology to real people for real-world outcomes. From the multiple companies he’s founded to the hundreds of schools, businesses and organizations he has helped advance, Tiger lives by the wisdom of Emerson: “Everyone is my superior is some way; in that I learn from him.” In Tiger’s real-life movie model, every role is essential and no person is any less valuable. In this episode, we discuss the following: 🦸‍♂️ Helping people through Hero School® 😎 Transforming people’s lives through online 🎬 Life lessons learned through movies If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the Show.

Kathleen Wisemandle is the founder and principal of Aspire to Grow, Leadership Coaching, and Consulting. With over 30 years in the biotech and pharma industry, she works as a fractional operations leader to help small biotechnology and pharma companies strategically plan for IND and early phase studies to optimize execution and decision-making toward further funding and proof of safety and efficacy. With experience in portfolio planning, operational leadership, operational efficiency, vendor selection/oversight, site management, and risk identification and management, she works with companies to strategically plan to deliver quality results on time and within budget. In addition, as a certified coach and believer in the power of the good in humans, she works with individual executives and non-executives through reflection of core values and strengths to find a meaningful path. In this episode, we discuss the following: 🏆 Kathleen’s successes and failures that she learned while working remotely 👩‍💻 How to improve your setup to get better meetings 😱 Best and worst virtual meetings Kathleen had If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave us a rating and review on any podcast platform, I’d really appreciate it. For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com Support the Show.