Last week I facilitated a workshop in the Metaverse. And in person. At the same time. Here's how!

I was delighted when two of our fantastic clients invited me to Southern California to facilitate an interactive workshop. In-person? Yes please!

However, Eric, the client, told me not everybody will be in person. No problem – I’m a trained facilitator! I’ve done this before, having conducted workshops when people have been in person and remote. But things are different now. The last time I facilitated a hybrid group was two years ago when being remote meant…being remote.

One more thing, Eric added. Some people will be in the Metaverse. I paused. I asked (excitedly), can we all be in the Metaverse? Sadly, no, that wasn’t going to work.

FacilitationMaria IamsMarch 16, 2022facilitation, hybrid meetings, facilitatorComment

Presenting Virtually? Practice and Preparation Are More Important than Ever

I’m optimistic that we’ll be able to fill auditoriums, convention centers and conference rooms in the near future, but virtual presenting is here to stay. One to one, one to few, one to many – being great at presenting virtually takes the same level of commitment to practice and preparation as does face to face.

Guest UserMay 24, 2021Presenting Virtually

Are You Setting Boundaries – and Communicating Them?

It was May 2020. My family was at the dinner table, enjoying a meal… that I cooked. Eating off plates that I unloaded from the dishwasher. Wearing clothes that I washed.

Maria IamsApril 7, 2021setting boundaries

The Road to Self-Confidence

In honor of National Women’s History month, I’ve been thinking a lot about my female clients. A topic that comes up time and again in our coaching is self-confidence.

Lindsey WinterMarch 9, 2021self-confidence, Norman FischerComment

You’ve Got Spinach in Your Teeth (and other good feedback)

Receiving feedback can make you feel exposed and vulnerable. It’s not fun to hear that your incisor is covered in salad or that your presentation landed flat. Yet, without this valuable insight, it’s hard to make meaningful adjustments to our behaviors – or know when to floss.

Kirsten SmithFebruary 18, 2021FeedbackComment

Vague Feedback Could Be Holding You Back

I'm sure you've received feedback that was amazing at some point in your career. When you were told exactly what you should change to have more impact. And you've probably received feedback that wasn't worth much at all. Something like, "You needed to show up with more confidence."

What are you supposed to do with that? Other than panic and feel nervous the next time you talk.

Jenna LangeDecember 7, 2020Feedback, Executive CommunicationComment

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