Ping: (verb) to send a signal to (a device) in order to determine its status or location.

As presenters, we must be sure that our audiences receive our message. We 'ping' in order to determine our audience's status (engagement/understanding) and location (presence.) Today Darren and Mark drill down on 'pinging' and share how pinging, when done well, can leave a lasting impact.

SNIPPETS:

• Check in with the audience

• Confirm their thought process

• Make an emotional connection

• Are they following you

• Can they relate

• Do they fully comprehend

• Read the audience's reaction

• Ping and Pause

• Do you ping enough

• Do you ping at the right moments

• Ping for deeper connection and lasting impact