Presenting at Conferences

01/23/24 • 30 min

In this episode, Phil and Rich provide advice on how to present at conferences. They discuss the process of preparing and submitting a presentation, including choosing a title and solving a problem. They also emphasize the importance of co-presenting and structuring workshops with experiential activities. They suggest submitting workshop ideas multiple times and highlight the benefits of presenting at smaller conferences for emerging professionals. They also discuss the challenges of presenting to a large audience and the value of vulnerability in presenting. They encourage listeners to practice and test their workshops with smaller groups and provide actionable steps for developing workshop ideas. Takeaways;

Everyone has something to present on at conferences.
Choose a title that solves a problem and grabs the audiences attention.
You don't need to have the full workshop figured out before submitting.
Consider co-presenting for your first few workshops.
Practice and test your workshops with smaller groups before presenting to a large audience.

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TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL, PLEASE INCLUDE: Workshop Title - Be captivating in a few words! Workshop Description - Craft a compelling 50-word summary. Audience - Identify who will benefit from your workshop. Outcomes - Outline what attendees will gain or achieve. Short Bio - Introduce yourself in 30 words or less. High-Resolution Photo/Headshot - Put a face to your name! All workshop sessions are 90 minutes. Email your proposal to [email protected] with "2024 Symposium Presentation" in the subject line. Submission Deadline: February 9, 2024.

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Everyone has something to present on at conferences.
Choose a title that solves a problem and grabs the audiences attention.
You don't need to have the full workshop figured out before submitting.
Consider co-presenting for your first few workshops.
Practice and test your workshops with smaller groups before presenting to a large audience.

VOTE FOR VERTICAL PLAYPEN - https://www.facebook.com/groups/outdoormediaawards/permalink/1023821898848554/

Submit a workshop for the High 5 Symposium -

Let us know what you would like us to discuss in future episodes.

Email - [email protected]

Instagram - @verticalplaypen

Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com

Previous Episode

Ruby Finds a Worry | Tom Percival

Tom Percival, author and illustrator, discusses the importance of emotions in children's books and the power of vulnerability and empathy. He shares his personal experiences and how they influence his storytelling. Tom emphasizes the need for authenticity and creating a safe space for emotional expression. He also discusses breaking gender stereotypes and embracing all emotions. Tom explores the value of 'bad' emotions and the importance of feeling not alone in one's emotions. He concludes by sharing his future projects and his hope for readers to find solace and resilience in his books. Takeaways;

Emotions play a crucial role in children's books, helping young readers understand and navigate their feelings.
Vulnerability and empathy are powerful tools for connecting with children and creating a safe space for emotional expression.
Breaking gender stereotypes and embracing all emotions is essential for promoting emotional well-being.
'Bad' emotions have value and can be used as a guide for personal growth and understanding.
Feeling not alone in one's emotions is comforting and reassuring, emphasizing the importance of community and support.
Authenticity and honesty are key in both personal and professional relationships, fostering trust and understanding.
Creating multi-layered stories that resonate with both children and adults allows for deeper engagement and shared experiences.
Challenges and obstacles in life provide opportunities for growth and resilience.
Children's books have the power to inspire and empower readers, offering hope and solutions to life's problems.

This episode was originally published - 9/14/2021

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Client-focused Training, Collaboration and Cutaway Rescues | Andrew Bogue

In this conversation, Phil interviews Andrew Bogue (Challenge Quest) about his love for training and teaching in the ropes course industry. Bogue shares his passion for sharing knowledge and helping others learn. He emphasizes the importance of allowing trainees to make mistakes and providing a supportive and fun training environment. Bogue also discusses the need for collaboration and the negative impact of ego in the training industry. He shares his opinion on cutaway rescues and expresses his dislike for butt belays. Bogue encourages trainers to normalize mistakes and shares personal experiences of learning from mistakes. He concludes by highlighting the importance of knowing why you do what you do in training. Takeaways;

Create a supportive and fun training environment that allows trainees to make mistakes and learn from them.
Collaborate with other trainers and organizations in the industry instead of viewing them as competitors.
Normalize mistakes and emphasize the importance of learning from them.
Know why you do what you do in training and focus on client needs rather than personal ego.

Learn more about Challenge Quest - https://www.challengequest.com/

Bogue's email - [email protected]

Bogue's Instagram - @bogue_sunshine

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