In today's session, I had an awesome chat about the ins and outs of putting on amazing virtual events with my rockstar friend Bernie DeSantis III, the president and CEO of Insignia Training Partners. Bernie brought his A-game, sharing his experience on enhancing virtual training and events, something many of us are always striving to do better with. We all know virtual events can be challenging, and Bernie pinpointed the common blunders many make, from lackluster energy levels to poor audio and video quality. If you want to keep your audience hooked, you’ve got to keep engaging with your camera as if you're talking face-to-face with your audience. We also went over a few small but mighty details that can make or break a virtual event. It's all about audience interaction. Bernie also highlighted the wonders of the interactive tools that you can use to step up the engagement during your presenations.. Here are just a few od the important takeaways from this episode: - Keep your energy high and make sure to engage with the camera during virtual events. - Know your platform's tools and features to maximize audience interaction. - Invest in good audio equipment and test your setup before the event. - Don't underestimate the power of practice and preparation – run those dress rehearsals! - Small details can have a huge impact on the quality and success of your virtual events. Bernie is a wealth of knowledge and a great person to know in the universe of virtual event planning and execution. Want to get connected with Bernie? Here is his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/badiii/