First Time Facilitator FTF234: Behind the Mic: My Co-MC and Committee Reflections with Leanne Hughes
Oct 9, 2023
19:37
In this solo episode, host Leanne Hughes reflects on the world of event planning, MCing, and the unforeseen challenges that can arise during a charity event.
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Highlights:
- Committee Dynamics: The initial stages of planning, the process of narrowing down nominees, and how this committee stood out from typical group projects.
- Communication Platforms: The value of asynchronous communication, the prominence of WhatsApp, and the advantages of immediate messaging.
- Roles & Responsibilities: Discovering personal strengths, navigating through responsibilities, and how to tweak and adjust pre-existing templates.
- Co-MCing Insights: Splitting the MC role, understanding the environment, ensuring audience engagement, and the importance of staying organized.
- Challenges Faced: Unexpected hurdles like potential noise disruptions, technical difficulties, and overlooked details. How adaptability and quick thinking made the difference.
- Event Dynamics: Balancing philanthropy with entertainment. Creating a unique event atmosphere likened to "philanthropy meets Shark Tank meets a cocktail party."
- The Power of Introductions: How adding humor and connection can set the tone for the event and engage attendees.
- Audience Engagement: Encouraging interaction, making connections, and using humor to lighten the mood.
Mentions:
- Organisations: Altru, Indigenous Futures Foundation, and What Ability.
- 10x10 Philanthropy
Key Takeaways:
- Preparation is Key: Ensuring you're fully prepped not just for your role but also for potential challenges that could arise.
- Environment Matters: Recognizing the significance of being aware of the surroundings and adjusting accordingly.
- Open Communication: Ensuring there's clear communication between all key players, like co-hosts or other committee members.
- Engage & Interact: How engaging your audience and encouraging interaction can change the dynamic of an event.
Every day in 2025, Leanne is podcasting on her new show, Leanne on Demand.
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(Otherwise, enjoy the back catalogue of First Time Facilitator episodes).