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Ban Boring: Holding Attention in Longer and Virtual Meetings

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In this episode of The Dee-Brief Show, multi award-winning Executive Coach and Trainer Dee Clayton is joined by Will Grover, Senior Coach and Trainer at Simply Amazing Training. Together they tackle one of the biggest frustrations at work: long or hybrid meetings that drag on, lose energy, and achieve little.

Whether you are presenting online in Zoom or Teams, running a hybrid strategy session, or leading a face-to-face update, this episode is full of practical tools to keep people engaged and involved. You’ll learn how to:

  • Build psychological safety so everyone feels confident to contribute
  • Use signposting and active listening to keep meetings clear and on track
  • Apply meeting ways of working such as the Car Park and conversational turn-taking
  • Encourage equal participation and avoid wasted time with simple techniques that boost inclusion

    • With ideas for virtual presenting, interactive tools like polls, whiteboards, and breakout rooms, plus tips for better presentation skills, this episode shows how to transform long or online meetings into focused, outcome-driven conversations.

    If you liked this, check out related topics in The Dee-Brief Show Playlist on YouTube:

    Watch the playlist here

    • Episode 1: Brings the LITTLE INTRO and the WHY section alive by showing how to frame your message and grab attention from the start
    • Episode 2: A step-by-step of the full SAS structure (WHY, WHAT, HOW)
    • Episode 3: Dives into the WHAT section with tips for chunking complex ideas
    • Episode 4: HOW to inspire action and avoid delays

      • Visit Simply Amazing Training Blog or connect with Dee on LinkedIn.

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