Kristin Arnold
January 30, 2020
Here at the Powerful Panels blog, week after week we deliver answers to your most pressing questions about panel discussions. We deliver the latest statistics and […]
December 13, 2019
Next week’s Democratic Presidential debate will be overshadowed by the impeachment proceedings. Even though the “historically diverse field” has narrowed to seven, I predict that it […]
August 14, 2019
Trending now: Joe Rogan fans have created a petition asking that the UFC commentator be considered to moderate a 2020 presidential debate. The Change.org petition currently has over 137k signers. Boo hoo. […]
May 8, 2019
It started with a bit of small talk. It was a party of local entrepreneurs and I met a fascinating woman who wrote her doctorate thesis […]
April 8, 2019
One easy way to spark some interest in your panel discussion is to ask for an example, an illustration or a case study from one (or […]
March 25, 2019
Since we desperately want diverse points of view on a panel (otherwise, it’s just plain boring), I am often asked how a panel moderator can make […]
February 27, 2019
Let’s take a poll: How many of you “practice” moderating your panel like you would for a speech? Most savvy presenters map out the speech, write the […]
December 5, 2018
5% of annual meetings have panel discussions – and it’s a fifty-fifty proposition they are any good at all! Expectations decrease dramatically when your attendees walk […]
November 20, 2018
‘Tis the season to be jolly! Or so you would think with all the Christmas decorations already up on display!
July 18, 2018
Was just talking to a panelist about his recent experience in sharing his insights during a panel discussion. One of his comments made me cringe:
June 8, 2018
We’ve talked before about engaging the audience early during a panel discussion. One of my favorite ways is to turn to the audience and ask them […]
May 22, 2018
Want to break up a rather mundane panel discussion? Try polling the panelists!
May 14, 2018
Today’s guest blog is brought to you by Jan-Jaap In der Maur. Jan-Jaap is a meeting-moderator and facilitator, owner and founder of Mastersinmoderation.com, and a keynote speaker on […]
May 9, 2018
Panelists, what do you do when you are the LAST person to answer the same question all the other panelists answered already?
May 2, 2018
In Tina Fey’s bestselling book, Bossypants, Fey shares, “the first rule of improvisation is AGREE. Always agree and SAY YES. When you’re improvising, this means you are required […]
