Controlling the Stage and your Audience: Tips, Techniques, and Tales from a Veteran Master of Ceremonies
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Duration
4 hours
Language of Delivery
Cantonese or English
Introduction
Led by an experienced & well-known TV Presenter and Master of Ceremonies, this half-day workshop is designed to equip your staff with the necessary experience, techniques, and confidence to excel as emcees.
With a focus on sharing experiences and practical tips, participants will learn how to captivate audiences, manage expectations, and deliver exceptional performances. Tailored to be relevant for staff of various ages with public speaking experience, this workshop will empower your team to shine on stage.
Course Details
Objectives
The objective of this workshop is to transform your employees into professional masters of ceremonies. By the end of the session, participants will have a deep understanding of the emcee’s role, effective preparation techniques, strategies for engaging with different audiences, and the ability to overcome nerves and anxiety. This training aims to enhance their overall communication skills and provide a competitive edge in the workplace.
Methodology
The workshop will combine experience sharing, technique demonstrations, and practical training to create an immersive learning experience. Participants will have the opportunity to practice emceeing in a supportive environment, gaining firsthand experience and feedback. The content will be tailored to the dynamics of the group and participants, ensuring relevance and applicability.
Key Takeaways
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
- Understand the role of a master of ceremonies and gain insights into self-awareness as an emcee.
- Learn effective techniques for managing audience expectations and differentiating among various emcee jobs.
- Develop strategies for pre-event preparation, day-of preparation, and on-show performance.
- Enhance their voice projection and adaptability for different occasions.
- Identify and manage stakeholders of live events and navigate potential challenges.
- Gain practical tips for overcoming nerves and anxiety while emceeing.
- Develop a sound and effective practice methodology.
- Understand technical considerations that impact their role as an emcee.
Agenda
- Understand the emcee’s role, understand yourself
- (Sometimes) no one is listening and that’s OK – know who matters and how to manage expectations
- Differentiate among various kinds of emcee jobs and how that affects where you focus your attention and mindshare
- Implement good pre-event preparation, day-of preparation, and on-show strategies
- Use your voice effectively and adjust how you should sound for different occasions
- Know your friends, enemies, and other stakeholders of live events
- Learn practical tips on how to overcome nerves and anxiety
- Develop a sound and effective practice methodology
- Understand the technical considerations that will affect your job
Target Participants
Employees with prior public speaking experience, professionals seeking to enhance their emcee skills, individuals responsible for hosting events, team members interested in developing their communication and stage presence abilities.