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Being an MC isn’t just about holding a microphone. It’s about leading the entire experience.
In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my first-ever three-day conference as the MC, where I ran the full run of show and held the room from start to finish. This is a real look at what it actually takes to run a live event — from the preparation weeks before, to speaker coordination, to navigating on-stage pivots when things go off script.
You’ll hear:
- What an event MC really does before, during, and after an event
- Why the run of show is critical to audience experience
- How professional MCs handle technical issues and tight schedules live
- The role of presence, identity, and leadership on stage
- What event organizers should look for when choosing an MC
I’m also sharing real moments from the event, including live pivots when slide decks failed and how I kept the audience engaged under pressure. This episode is for speakers, leaders, and especially event organizers who want their events to feel intentional, high-value, and unforgettable.
If you’re ready to elevate how you show up on stage — or you’re planning an event and want to understand what separates a professional MC from someone who’s just behind the mic — this episode will change how you see live events.
To go deeper:
- Standing O is where we build speaker identity, presence, and leadership
- SpeakEazy is where speakers practice live delivery, pivots, and confidence
When the MC is prepared, the event flows.
And when the event flows, the audience feels it.
Support the show
Join the Community: https://thevoicearchitect.com/so-home-page
Join Me Live at SpeakEazy in Orlando, FL: https://app.gohighlevel.com/v2/preview/CXHDhDRZ1jHdda7wsEX9?notrack=true
Support the Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1827386/support
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/publicspeakingiconpodcast/
https://www.instagram.com/thevoicearchitect/
Email Me: [email protected]
Thank you for listening!
You are your best project...always be working on YOU!
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Being an MC isn’t just about holding a microphone. It’s about leading the entire experience.
In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my first-ever three-day conference as the MC, where I ran the full run of show and held the room from start to finish. This is a real look at what it actually takes to run a live event — from the preparation weeks before, to speaker coordination, to navigating on-stage pivots when things go off script.
You’ll hear:
- What an event MC really does before, during, and after an event
- Why the run of show is critical to audience experience
- How professional MCs handle technical issues and tight schedules live
- The role of presence, identity, and leadership on stage
- What event organizers should look for when choosing an MC
I’m also sharing real moments from the event, including live pivots when slide decks failed and how I kept the audience engaged under pressure. This episode is for speakers, leaders, and especially event organizers who want their events to feel intentional, high-value, and unforgettable.
If you’re ready to elevate how you show up on stage — or you’re planning an event and want to understand what separates a professional MC from someone who’s just behind the mic — this episode will change how you see live events.
To go deeper:
- Standing O is where we build speaker identity, presence, and leadership
- SpeakEazy is where speakers practice live delivery, pivots, and confidence
When the MC is prepared, the event flows.
And when the event flows, the audience feels it.
Support the show
Join the Community: https://thevoicearchitect.com/so-home-page
Join Me Live at SpeakEazy in Orlando, FL: https://app.gohighlevel.com/v2/preview/CXHDhDRZ1jHdda7wsEX9?notrack=true
Support the Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1827386/support
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/publicspeakingiconpodcast/
https://www.instagram.com/thevoicearchitect/
Email Me: [email protected]
Thank you for listening!
You are your best project...always be working on YOU!