Another class graduated. One of my great joys is teaching the SMPS AEC.AI workshop twice a year to AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) professionals. This two-day intensive is AI bootcamp for AEC pros to get up to speed quickly on the latest in AI. By the end of the event, folks walk away with training…
Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. Expert. Ever been to a conference or checked out conference session descriptions and seen these tags on sessions? How do you know whether it’s right for you or not? I’ve been to beginner sessions that went way over the heads of the people in the room. I’ve been to advanced and expert…
Summary In today's episode, I break down why events that charge thousands in tickets and sponsorships but refuse to pay speakers undermine their own success. Here's what this means for you. You discover the business logic behind compensating speakers and how it directly impacts the quality of events you attend. You'll also learn these concepts:…
Summary In today's episode, I walk through how I deliver customized AI keynotes and workshops that make your conference the must-attend event of the year. Here's what this means for you. You get a fresh, tailored presentation packed with actionable resources instead of a canned stale talk your attendees will forget by lunch. You'll also…
Summary In today's episode, I walk through how to break into public speaking as a marketing analytics professional alongside experienced co-hosts. Here's what this means for you. You gain a practical roadmap for going from no audience to landing stages without needing celebrity status. You'll also learn these concepts: how event organizers view speakers as…
Summary In today's episode, I pitch my customized speaking services on large language models and generative AI for companies. Here's what this means for you. You get a tailored deep-dive into AI concepts specific to your industry with dedicated time for your team's private questions. You'll also learn these concepts: how a 35-minute conference keynote…
Bobby asks, “How do I help people remember what I’m presenting when I’m speaking?” To help people remember what you’re presenting, try to reduce cognitive load as much as possible. This means keeping your slides clean and simple, providing captions, and not overwhelming your audience with too much information at once. You can also try…
Summary In today's episode, I explain why the labels beginner, intermediate, and advanced are useless for conference sessions and what to use in their place. Here's what this means for you. You'll be able to find sessions that match your knowledge level and stop wasting time on talks that turn out to be too easy…
