How often do you emcee events? Is it something you want to add to your skill set but don't know where to get started? This week's episode was recorded live at INFLUENCE 2021 with our four emcees Eliz Greene; Omékongo Dibinga, PhD, CSP; Patty Hendrickson, CSP; and Jeff Civillico. In this episode our four guests discuss what it takes to become an emcee, how to be an extraordinary emcee, and even share a few horror stories.

Key Takeaways

• It's a marathon, train for it
• Not make yourself the story
• Always find the pot of gold
• Become so Crucial they can't do it without you next time

Who are our guests?

Eliz Greene

Eliz Greene is a speaker and author with an impressive career that spans two decades. Her focus is on how stress impacts all areas of our lives, including our health, wellness, and professions.

Omékongo Dibinga, PhD, CSP

Omékongo is the UPstander. His life’s mission is to inspire all across the globe to take a stand when they witness an injustice, no matter how small or large. He is an international speaker, trilingual poet, TV talk show host, rapper, and professor of Inter-cultural Communication at American University, where he also serves as a faculty affiliate to the Antiracist Research & Policy Center.

Patty Hendrickson, CSP

Patty is a booked and busy interactive leadership speaker. She has a Masters of Business Administration; is an association leader; and author. She creates an inviting space where engagement is the norm and creatively finds ways to give content “legs” so learning and camaraderie continue after the program.

Jeff Civillico

Jeff Civillico recently celebrated 10 years on the Las Vegas Strip as a Headliner with Caesars Entertainment at the iconic hotel properties The LINQ, The Flamingo, and The Paris. Jeff now takes his renowned clean comedy show to live, virtual, and hybrid corporate events and conferences nationwide.

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