Wednesday, 27 May 2020

Some Tips, A Resource and A Question

Some Tips, A Resource and A Question

OMG! It is Wednesday. I must confess, I have struggled getting this email out on a Monday over the last couple of weeks.

Time seems to have shifted. We came off daylight savings and I seem to have lost 3 weeks, 2 months and 1/3 of a day!!

My apologies - I will get back on it!

 

OK So here are a few things for you.

Some Tips

1) Be kind. As shops, business and states start to open up. Please be kind. To those running the place, the other patrons and even yourself. It is a weird world now and usual rules don't apply

2) Get Better at Video. Our world has been transformed and video is a thing, now more than ever. Julian Mather is a legend at using your smart phone to make things look awesome. If you want to communicate better over video just using your phone, he is the one to turn to. He has a free course here and then offers a more sophisticated course for a fee. 
(I rarely take on affiliates but I am an affiliate of his because I am such a fan of his work. So be aware that should you choose to pay him, I would get a commission)

3) Have Fun. The Minister for Fun once told me, "If it's not Fun - don't do it. If you have to do it, Make it Fun!" 
So no matter how distanced we have to be, you can always add a bit of fun.

A Resource

Here is a three minute ish video I created for one of Australia's premier online events company RedBack Connect. It covers some of the key things you need to do to present powerfully online. 
You Won't Believe Number 5! (He says in a click bait kind of way!)

A Question

How can I help you? With all that is going on right now, what do you need?

If you need to connect, come to our What's Up Wednesdays for an informal chat and connection 
If you need some coaching to really boost your online presenting skills, get in touch and let's talk.
If you need a burst of inspiration, check out this cover of the Foo Fighter's Times Like These.
If you want to have your own Online Event but don't know how to get started, get in touch and let's talk.
If you have been homeschooling kids and you need a resource to help you and the kids, this song really provides what you need.

If you need anything else, get in touch and we will see what we can do.

Next Time

Ok. So next time should be on a Monday, but we will see how that goes.

Take care of yourself, those you love, those who love you and, of course, wash your hands!

 

Warwick

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Warwick Merry - The Get More Guy, is your high energy, results focused, action oriented, no holds barred tour de force Master MC, keynote speaker and Exhibiting Specialist. He ensures your attendees Get More from your event. His MC work is like insurance for your event. It guarantees things will run smoothly and on time. As a speaker, he is like a dose of sparkling mineral water – a bubbling, burst of healthy, sustainable energy for your attendees.  If you need a burst of inspiration, cogitation and celebration at your next event you MUST book The Get More Guy, Warwick Merry.

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Monday, 18 May 2020

We Have Changed Forever!

We Have Changed Forever!

Zoom Meeting with faces blurred out

We did it!
We did what they said couldn't be done.
It has changed things forever!

So often before the lockdown, business and people would say to me, "Oh no face to face is so much better. We will never go online"

Then there was the lock down.

It is amazing how quickly things will change when they have to. While my personal belief is that we are not out of the woods yet when it comes to minimising the harm from COVID19, it seems to me that Online Sessions are here forever.

People have found how easy it is to connect, communicate, sell, entertain, care, and grow with an online experience. Yes, there are different elements of the online experience that are exhausting or take extra effort, but we will get used to it. We will adapt. We will adopt. It will become our new normal.

We did it with trains! In Victorian times, it was believed that Train Travel could cause instant insanity. Turns out, this isn't the case!

While it won't replace face to face meetings completely, it has changed us forever. I know for a fact it has changed my business forever - mostly in a good way. 

So how do we embrace it? How do we change our interactions to take advantage of it's benefits? How do we deal with the many different tools to use?

The secret is to not go alone.

I know I have learnt so much from those around me.
I have learnt some of the key issues can be easily dealt with regardless of the technology.
I have learnt that there are secrets to each platform to get the most out of it.

The world has changed forever - I believe for the better.

My renewed mission is to Get Events Online. From large conferences down to small team and family gathers. It means I won't have to travel as much. It means I get to spend more time with my loved ones. It means I get to have a global presence while staying at home.

When it comes to events, the world has changed forever and I, for one, am glad!

PS Let me know if you need help changing to Online Events in your world!

PPS The latest Get More Success Show Episode is out! I talk with Tathra Street on what it takes to Change the Face of Leadership. 
You can find the latest episode here. Don't forget to subscribe on the podcast player of your choice!


Warwick Merry - The Get More Guy, is your high energy, results focused, action oriented, no holds barred tour de force Master MC, keynote speaker and Exhibiting Specialist. He ensures your attendees Get More from your event. His MC work is like insurance for your event. It guarantees things will run smoothly and on time. As a speaker, he is like a dose of sparkling mineral water – a bubbling, burst of healthy, sustainable energy for your attendees.  If you need a burst of inspiration, cogitation and celebration at your next event you MUST book The Get More Guy, Warwick Merry.

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Tuesday, 12 May 2020

5 Keys to an AWESOME Online Session

5 Keys to An AWESOME Online Session

TV Studio Mixer Desk

It is not just Eventprofs and Conference crew who are running online events. In the current world order, online sessions are the new norm.

We are running them for family, friends, oh and work too! But there is a big difference to just "jumping online" and running an Awesome event!

More of my clients are asking me to produce the whole sessions, technically as well as the content, because they know they need to take it up a notch.

From my experience, here are the 5 Key Elements you MUST get right (in no order of importance):

1) Timing - face to face or online, it doesn't matter. You must get the timing right. Stick to time, honour those who turned up on time, and keep to the run sheet.

2) Audio - I don't care if I can't see you fully but if your sound is bad, I will disconnect from the call.

3) Make it Interactive - You are competing with Facebook and Email. Only by getting people to do things, play more, poll, or respond will you keep their attention and keep them awake.

4) No Dead Air - Channel your inner DJ. Dead air will kill the session.

5) Have Fun - This is the new normal. Find a way to make it fun and your sessions will stand out.

 

Need some help to make your next online session stand out? Get in touch and I will work with you to make your next online session AWESOME!


Warwick In Action

Warwick Merry - The Get More Guy, is your high energy, results focused, action oriented, no holds barred tour de force Master MC, keynote speaker and Exhibiting Specialist. He ensures your attendees Get More from your event. His MC work is like insurance for your event. It guarantees things will run smoothly and on time. As a speaker, he is like a dose of sparkling mineral water – a bubbling, burst of healthy, sustainable energy for your attendees.  If you need a burst of inspiration, cogitation and celebration at your next event you MUST book The Get More Guy, Warwick Merry.

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Monday, 4 May 2020

May the 4th Be With You

May the 4th Be With You

Even Australians can get in on this holy day of Jedi Worship!

But to be serious, it is always good to look for a laugh, wherever you can find it!
Particularly with all that is/isn't going on at the moment.

We have come a long way since the lockdown. With all the discussions I am having with friends and business colleagues, a bit of excitement and possibility is starting to grow. We can now see possibilities for the future - maybe not light sabre wielding kangaroos, but still, some good possibilities.

But there are risks too.

We can't risk forgetting those who have been hurt and are continuing to hurt due to the lock down.
We can't risk putting people in harms way unnecessarily. 
We can't risk building a possible future on a foundation of others suffering.

So as we look at our possible futures, it is important that we stay in today, look for the great stuff around us and keep our sense of humour strong!

May the 4th be with us all!

 

PS We are having some great interactions over at the What's Up Wednesday sessions.
It is a freebie and you are welcome to join in.
Two time slots to ensure all time zones are included. Details on how to join in are at WarwickMerry.com/Wednesdays 

PPS The latest episode of the Get More Success Show is out.
We chat with Bernadette Janson on what it takes to create a building school to recreate her own life and those of people around her.
Have a listen here. 



Warwick Merry - The Get More Guy, is your high energy, results focused, action oriented, no holds barred tour de force Master MC, keynote speaker and Exhibiting Specialist. He ensures your attendees Get More from your event. His MC work is like insurance for your event. It guarantees things will run smoothly and on time. As a speaker, he is like a dose of sparkling mineral water – a bubbling, burst of healthy, sustainable energy for your attendees.  If you need a burst of inspiration, cogitation and celebration at your next event you MUST book The Get More Guy, Warwick Merry.

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