“People are silently begging to be led.” – Jay Abraham, marketing guru As the master of ceremonies, you are the leader of the pack. The audience is looking for you to clue them in on where the event is going, what they’re doing, what they’re going to experience, when it’s…
“It takes me three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.” -Mark Twain The greatest emcees are masters at ad-libbing, spontaneous yammer, and off-the-cuff entertainment. You might think, hey, I’m no Robin Williams – I could never master off-the-cuff humor. But you’d be wrong! See Related: Notecards And Prompters – How…
“Consider what a romantic expedition you are on; take notes.” -Anne Boyd, distinguished Australian composer The proper use of notecards and prompters is essential to your effectiveness as a master of ceremonies. There are times when it’s more appropriate to use a word-for-word script when you are hosting an event,…
“Your microphone is the connection between you and what your clients hear.” – James Young, BunnyStudio Sound Effects I would hate to have to make this decision – but if I had to, I would choose good audio over good lighting, good staging, and good clothing! Why? Because sound effects…
“Listening is about being present, not just about being quiet.” –Krista Tippett, Award-Winning Public Radio Host What is the difference between being a good emcee and a great one? Many emcees are hired or invited to host events because they are good talkers, but great emcees are masterful listeners. This…
“Momentum makes meetings magical.” -Maggie McDonald, Meeting Mavens Magazine As the master of ceremonies, you are the conductor of the event you have been hired to emcee. It is your job to not only keep the train on the tracks but also to keep that train moving. Maintaining momentum is…
“If you are going to tell people the truth, you better be funny or they will kill you.” – Billy Wilder, Film Director What does an audience want from a wonderful emcee? Survey says…humor! That’s right– from the attendees’ perspective, that special sauce that makes a wonderful emcee is humor. …
“I want my emcee to introduce our guest speakers in an upbeat and professional way. We want our team to feel excited to hear what they have to say.” -Maria Jimenez, Event Planner If there is only ONE thing event emcees are expected to do, it’s this: introduce the speakers. …
“I’m part of the housekeeping team. Therefore, I get great results, make a difference, strive for excellence, make this place shine, and exceed expectations…” -Sign for International Housekeepers Week When it comes to being a great master of ceremonies, every single moment matters. Remember that even when you’re handling something…
“We are never more fully alive, more completely ourselves, or more deeply engrossed in anything than when we are playing.” -Charles Schaefer As a corporate emcee, you might sometimes be asked to host a game show night for an organization. Game shows are a great way to bring fun and…