“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…
“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…
“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…
“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…
“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…
“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…
“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…
“The quality of your life depends on the quality of your questions.” -Anthony Robbins Tony Robbins is right. Not only can asking questions can help you lead a more interesting life, but questions can also…
“It’s time we highlight the importance of the rehearsal.” -Jourdan Aldredge, The Beat You’ve heard the old saying, “Practice makes perfect.” In the world of events, it’s probably more accurate to say, “Practice makes progress.”…
“According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral,…
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