MC with MEi

“MC with MEi” was always designed to ultimately be an audio and interactive course in public speaking, specializing for the Master of Ceremony. With the completion of this final session in the PodCourse, I encourage you to keep the MC with MEi 20-sessions for future reference.  If you subscribe and download the series then it will forever be available to you on-line anytime wherever you have been following along already. Remember, at www.masterofceremonies.ca you will have access to me anytime online for questions, suggestions for future podcast “Dailies” ideas and to keep me up to speed with hope you are progressing. 

So let's wrap this up; here we root out the behind-the-scenes work that we do as Masters of Ceremonies for a wedding that, because nobody has a clue is even happening, sometimes can unfortunately undervalue the necessity of looking beyond a DJ or invited guest to represent the biggest day in the lives of 2 people, 2 families and a history of friends. Sounds insane, I know; this is why we're here to tear open the curtain to reveal the truth behind how it is we do what we do.  “We Are The Great And Mighty OZ!!” haha. (If you never saw “The Wizard of Oz” then that last bit will not make sense :-)  

My credentials? Look me up at www.masterofceremonies.ca and play the videos, browse the photos and watch my short animated video intros for each of the sessions in this series; they are fun and easy to follow. This way you know which sessions are right for you without having to listen to them all if you do not need to.  Click on photos for the stories behind the situations captured. I am always available for hire as a Master of ceremonies for your events, key note on the "Science Behind The Podium", and if you would prefer a more one-on-one or one-on-group approach to this course, I can accommodate most requests for that as well. Just send me a note on my "Contact MEi" link.  Like and follow me on Twitter @MCwithMEi and send notes to me that way either in a conversation or as a direct message.  And don’t forget to Subscribe to MCwithMEi so you have every PodCourse session as well as all the other releases from “MC with MEi”.  This way you can follow along or download anything you want and not take up any data on your wireless device.

This is it! The 2-part finale of what has been the 20-session/20-Minute PodCourse from “MC with MEi”. My goal was, in the year 2020, to sharpen your 20-20 vision toward what it REALLY is to be a professional public speaker and, more specifically, a Master of Ceremonies Specialist.  Now that I have extinguished all of my 2020 references, these final 2 sessions we dedicate all focus on the ONE event that happens millions of times a day all over the world, The Wedding. I will outline to future Masters of Ceremonies just what it takes to excel at this very specialized category of opportunity AND make it crystal clear to brides, grooms, and wedding coordinators just why it is critical that you employ a true Master of Ceremonies at the mic for your once-in-a-lifetime occasion that you will want to remember fondly forever. We've all been to the wedding reception that everyone laughed about afterward for how awful it was and it is normally because the person on the mic was woefully incapable of living up to the requirements. If you are a DJ or invited guest who has been tapped on the shoulder to be a wedding MC, you need these 2 sessions. I'm only here to help!

My credentials? Look me up at www.masterofceremonies.ca and play the videos, browse the photos and watch my short animated video intros for each of the sessions in this series; they are fun and easy to follow. This way you know which sessions are right for you without having to listen to them all if you do not need to.  Click on photos for the stories behind the situations captured. I am always available for hire as a Master of ceremonies for your events, key note on the "Science Behind The Podium", and if you would prefer a more one-on-one or one-on-group approach to this course, I can accommodate most requests for that as well. Just send me a note on my "Contact MEi" link.  Like and follow me on Twitter @MCwithMEi and send notes to me that way either in a conversation or as a direct message.  And don’t forget to Subscribe to MCwithMEi so you have every PodCourse session as well as all the other releases from “MC with MEi”.  This way you can follow along or download anything you want and not take up any data on your wireless device.

This session will fit independently but, obviously, could also play a co-op role with any of the event scenarios described in this phase of the PodCourse.  And with the arrival of the year 2020, expect going forward that many events, of all sorts, will gravitate to the “Roaring 20’s” theme ...you may as well invest in a flapper dress or tuxedo now :-)  Never ever underestimate the scope and precariousness of a Themed event. It may on the surface appear like a good bit of fun in costume. BUT if you ignore the many critical details I discuss today in this session, you will find out very quickly that you are woefully unprepared. Let's not have that happen to you. I the following 20 short minutes, I cover tips techniques and hidden secrets that normally you are only aware of when you've been at this a long time. And I offer case study examples from my own work, including mistakes I've made that I do not want anyone else making because they are too easy to fall into. Welcome Aboard the Theme Night!

My credentials? Look me up at www.masterofceremonies.ca and play the videos, browse the photos and watch my short animated video intros for each of the sessions in this series; they are fun and easy to follow. This way you know which sessions are right for you without having to listen to them all if you do not need to.  Click on photos for the stories behind the situations captured. I am always available for hire as a Master of ceremonies for your events, key note on the "Science Behind The Podium", and if you would prefer a more one-on-one or one-on-group approach to this course, I can accommodate most requests for that as well. Just send me a note on my "Contact MEi" link.  Like and follow me on Twitter @MCwithMEi and send notes to me that way either in a conversation or as a direct message.  And don’t forget to Subscribe to MCwithMEi so you have every PodCourse session as well as all the other releases from “MC with MEi”.  This way you can follow along or download anything you want and not take up any data on your wireless device.

Live bands are a big part of many events. They can compliment an occasion or they can actually BE the primary draw; the event themselves. You have to be ready for anything and tailoring your delivery to each scenario is critical. In this session, I recount at least 4 different situations that required a different approach so it's important that you take note of why they differed and why they were necessary in each scenario. I discuss passive vs active eye contact and how to use it to your advantage. I discuss a different microphone technique that we haven't touched on yet in this series but it is important. And I breakdown the many differences between the indoor vs the outdoor concert setting. Aside from the obvious, you will be surprised at how many missed details can lead to potential disaster for the event, and therefore for you as the Master of Ceremonies. But hey, that's what makes what we do so exciting, isn't it?

My credentials? Look me up at www.masterofceremonies.ca and play the videos, browse the photos and watch my short animated video intros for each of the sessions in this series; they are fun and easy to follow. This way you know which sessions are right for you without having to listen to them all if you do not need to.  Click on photos for the stories behind the situations captured. I am always available for hire as a Master of ceremonies for your events, key note on the "Science Behind The Podium", and if you would prefer a more one-on-one or one-on-group approach to this course, I can accommodate most requests for that as well. Just send me a note on my "Contact MEi" link.  Like and follow me on Twitter @MCwithMEi and send notes to me that way either in a conversation or as a direct message.  And don’t forget to Subscribe to MCwithMEi so you have every PodCourse session as well as all the other releases from “MC with MEi”.  This way you can follow along or download anything you want and not take up any data on your wireless device.

The word “Corporate” is right in the title; many of these events that I outline here can be part of your calendar year if you exceed expectations for a company doing one event.  Corporations like to win and will back a winner and stick with a winner. PLUS there are many companies who may hold several different events each year, opening doors for your potential.  The Corporate Christmas Party does not need to be the gong-show you dread or have seen in R-rated movies. This is that gift at the end of the year from whomever you are employed as a thank you for the year's efforts. There a myriad of reasons why this is as critical an event as there is; and the irony is, most who put these events on may not even be aware themselves of why. I worked for a brilliant leader who once in passing told me why it was so important to him that his company feel enough to attend and then have a great time. I never forgot his words and it has gone in to EVERY company holiday party I have been responsible for. We will laugh a lot and learn a lot in this session. Please enjoy responsibly :).

My credentials? Look me up at www.masterofceremonies.ca and play the videos, browse the photos and watch my short animated video intros for each of the sessions in this series; they are fun and easy to follow. This way you know which sessions are right for you without having to listen to them all if you do not need to.  Click on photos for the stories behind the situations captured. I am always available for hire as a Master of ceremonies for your events, key note on the "Science Behind The Podium", and if you would prefer a more one-on-one or one-on-group approach to this course, I can accommodate most requests for that as well. Just send me a note on my "Contact MEi" link.  Like and follow me on Twitter @MCwithMEi and send notes to me that way either in a conversation or as a direct message.  And don’t forget to Subscribe to MCwithMEi so you have every PodCourse session as well as all the other releases from “MC with MEi”.  This way you can follow along or download anything you want and not take up any data on your wireless device.

This is THE single most neglected major event where hiring someone professional to be held accountable for the outcome of the end result is concerned. The irony here is that many Charitable initiatives are driven by a Corporation of some sort so you’d think they would know by now that anything less than a professional to deliver a professional product never ends well...or at least as well as you needed it to be considering all that went into organizing and preparing for the event.  All “that time”, all “that money”, all “that marketing”, all “that reputation”; all “that opportunity” to maximize fundraising potential, all lost! It won't be this way when a professionally trained and experienced Master of Ceremonies is hired to make it all work and exceed expectations. This is THE session that fund-raising committees and chair-people need to download and listen to. AND, if you are an aspiring Master of Ceremonies, or you need to master this type of event, we hold no punches here. Buckle up; it's a deep dive with this one!

My credentials? Look me up at www.masterofceremonies.ca and play the videos, browse the photos and watch my short animated video intros for each of the sessions in this series; they are fun and easy to follow. This way you know which sessions are right for you without having to listen to them all if you do not need to.  Click on photos for the stories behind the situations captured. I am always available for hire as a Master of ceremonies for your events, key note on the "Science Behind The Podium", and if you would prefer a more one-on-one or one-on-group approach to this course, I can accommodate most requests for that as well. Just send me a note on my "Contact MEi" link.  Like and follow me on Twitter @MCwithMEi and send notes to me that way either in a conversation or as a direct message.  And don’t forget to Subscribe to MCwithMEi so you have every PodCourse session as well as all the other releases from “MC with MEi”.  This way you can follow along or download anything you want and not take up any data on your wireless device.

Corporations are normally those behind Awards Galas so everything you learned in Session #13 can apply here.  The Awards Gala means everything to the organizer and the company they represent. For any company to dedicate this amount of financial, resource and time expense means that they want this perfect. This is from the company, FOR the company. However, still with this much at stake, oftentimes these committees will have either the company president host it or they will get "that person" from within who may be an office-place comedian to act as the master of ceremonies. They find fast that there is a whole universe "behind the mic" that they didn't count on. That is where we come in! BUT we have to be heads and shoulders better than all other alternatives; in this session we find out how.

My credentials? Look me up at www.masterofceremonies.ca and play the videos, browse the photos and watch my short animated video intros for each of the sessions in this series; they are fun and easy to follow. This way you know which sessions are right for you without having to listen to them all if you do not need to.  Click on photos for the stories behind the situations captured. I am always available for hire as a Master of ceremonies for your events, key note on the "Science Behind The Podium", and if you would prefer a more one-on-one or one-on-group approach to this course, I can accommodate most requests for that as well. Just send me a note on my "Contact MEi" link.  Like and follow me on Twitter @MCwithMEi and send notes to me that way either in a conversation or as a direct message.  And don’t forget to Subscribe to MCwithMEi so you have every PodCourse session as well as all the other releases from “MC with MEi”.  This way you can follow along or download anything you want and not take up any data on your wireless device.

The PodCourse is into the 2nd phase of the training: “The Scenarios”.  We will cover each of the event types that you would likely be sought for and hired to lead. We will draw on the information from these first 12 sessions as we explore each scenario one-by-one. The corporate engagement is the most prolific, sought after and actually the most available. The bigger the company, the more regularly they hold events and, therefore,  know the value of qualified "role players". But you have to know what you are doing and you have to exceed expectations or your time with this client will be short. You know the old saying: "what do you get for that person who has everything"? Well same optics apply here; "how can I impress a committee or board who have likely seen it all already"? Believe me "THEY AIN'T SEEN NOTHING YET"! Subscribe today and let's open some eyes!

My credentials? Look me up at www.masterofceremonies.ca and play the videos, browse the photos and watch my short animated video intros for each of the sessions in this series; they are fun and easy to follow. This way you know which sessions are right for you without having to listen to them all if you do not need to.  Click on photos for the stories behind the situations captured. I am always available for hire as a Master of ceremonies for your events, key note on the "Science Behind The Podium", and if you would prefer a more one-on-one or one-on-group approach to this course, I can accommodate most requests for that as well. Just send me a note on my "Contact MEi" link.  Like and follow me on Twitter @MCwithMEi and send notes to me that way either in a conversation or as a direct message.  And don’t forget to Subscribe to MCwithMEi so you have every PodCourse session as well as all the other releases from “MC with MEi”.  This way you can follow along or download anything you want and not take up any data on your wireless device.  

This is the end of the “Prep Sessions”! We've covered what it takes to get you the gig, now you need to impress at the gig. What if I told you that I could see the future and be able to see an entire timeline of events from start to finish, before it even happens, would you take that bet? In this session, I outline all that you need to look for and prep for to get you from "Welcome" to "Good Night". Think you know all there is that could go wrong...think again. I have situations that you could not have anticipated unless you have already spent years in this business. You are going to love this episode...lots went wrong...and it's a great laugh while we learn how to not let this happen to you.  

Starting next session (Session 13-20), we will cover each of the event types that you would likely be sought for and hired to lead. We will draw on the information from these first 12 sessions as we explore each scenario one-by-one. This is why subscribing to MC with MEi is essential; you will have everything to draw on and refer back to...like a book. The only way you succeed at any of the event scenarios coming up is by being prepared; so this session is a key.  

My credentials? Look me up at www.masterofceremonies.ca and play the videos, browse the photos and watch my short animated video intros for each of the sessions in this series; they are fun and easy to follow. This way you know which sessions are right for you without having to listen to them all if you do not need to. Click on photos for the stories behind the situations captured. I am always available for hire as a Master of ceremonies for your events, key note on the "Science Behind The Podium", and if you would prefer a more one-on-one or one-on-group approach to this course, I can accommodate most requests for that as well. Just send me a note on my "Contact MEi" link. Like and follow me on Twitter @MCwithMEi and send notes to me that way either in a conversation or as a direct message. And don’t forget to Subscribe to MCwithMEi so you have every PodCourse session as well as all the other releases from “MC with MEi”. This way you can follow along or download anything you want and not take up any data on your wireless device.

All events hinge on "the sum of the whole". You are part of a team, so integrating yourself into the crew on site is AS important as when you called that consultation meeting and then insisted on attending a logistics meeting with the committee. A massive component, and the area where the most money is invested by any organizing committee, is the venue; but more to the point, the food. No one remembers what the venue looked like but they will always recall the food if it was lousy, or regale it if it was truly brilliant cuisine! This is as much to do with the quality of the service on the floor and in the kitchen as it is the quality of the actual food. BUT the service depends on coordination of the Dining Room Manager (or Maitre'D)....and for THAT reason they depend on YOU conducting the actual flow of the events. You now just lifted the weight of the night onto your shoulders by the way :). Buckle up! - You will need this session of “MC with MEi: The PodCourse” to move on.

My credentials? Look me up at www.masterofceremonies.ca and play the videos, browse the photos and watch my short animated video intros for each of the sessions in this series; they are fun and easy to follow. This way you know which sessions are right for you without having to listen to them all if you do not need to. Click on photos for the stories behind the situations captured. I am always available for hire as a Master of ceremonies for your events, key note on the "Science Behind The Podium", and if you would prefer a more one-on-one or one-on-group approach to this course, I can accommodate most requests for that as well. Just send me a note on my "Contact MEi" link. Like and follow me on Twitter @MCwithMEi and send notes to me that way either in a conversation or as a direct message. And don’t forget to Subscribe to MCwithMEi so you have every PodCourse session as well as all the other releases from “MC with MEi”. This way you can follow along or download anything you want and not take up any data on your wireless device.