Kendal Lucas

Pulling off a great event starts with a bit of know how!

October 5, 2017

Put Your Best Foot Forward

Put Your Best Foot Forward Presenters must feel comfortable on stage in order to put their best foot forward. If they aren’t they run the risk of their audience losing interest. In other words, the whole presentation will suffer and turn out to be a waste of time and money. […]

September 21, 2017

Three Crucial Elements of Successful Meetings

Three Crucial Elements of Successful Meetings All successful meetings and events have one thing in common: the proper use of audiovisual equipment and ancillary services. The common denominator stops there. Literally everything else is a variable – from venue to venue and event to event – every one varies in […]

September 6, 2017

The Devil in the Conference Details

The Devil in the Conference Details William Shakespeare penned the now famous phrase “All the world’s a stage” in his play “As You Like It” way back in 1623. Truer words were never spoken, and that phrase still resonates today, especially when it comes to conferences! Let’s face it, at […]

August 16, 2017

“On-site” Technicians invite Failure to Your Conference

Planning for a conference or meeting consumes energy, time, money, and other valuable resources. One often overlooked aspect of event planning is technical support. Small challenges become major distractions when a technician is not readily available. Issues don’t happen every time, but they happen far too frequently. Do you want […]

July 21, 2017

NEVER touch the Lectern

It’s time for your big presentation. You’ve been preparing for weeks. You’ve gone through four revisions of your PowerPoint, rehearsed endlessly in the shower, and picked out your best power suit. You’re ready. Or so you think. When you give your presentation, will the audience receive your message as intended? […]

July 14, 2017

Microphone Failure – NOT an option!

All events have one thing in common – sound! It’s the common denominator that can make or break an event. Creating great sound is not for the novice however. Knowledge of state-of-the-art systems and experience are the calling cards of an established reliable sound company. Let’s face it, great sound […]

July 7, 2017

Glossophobia: The Fear of Public Speaking

It’s perfectly normal to get nervous before speaking in public. In fact, most people experience some signs of discomfort and nervousness before embarking on a speech. Think about public speaking and a whole world of worries suddenly pop into your brain, adding to the discomfort. What if the audience is […]

June 30, 2017

Could financial disaster strike your conference?

You’ve given your upcoming conference a lot of thought. Your planning team has come up with some really great ideas that will make the conference one to remember. Excitement about the event is becoming infectious. Then the ax falls. The finance committee has reviewed the plans and is slamming on […]

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December 28, 2017

Live Streaming Event Issues

Live streaming is one of those things that’s wonderful when everything goes as planned, and a real nightmare when issues occur. This is definitely a “don’t try this yourself” item! Case in point: In August 2017, the boxing world collided with Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) for the biggest Pay Per […]

December 14, 2017

Time: A Potential Presentation Killer

When it comes to planning a presentation, the number one consideration is time. You have an allotted amount of time to get your message out and it’s critical that you stick to that time. You’ve put a lot of thought into this and you have the perfect roadmap to make […]

November 30, 2017

Beware of the Old “Bait and Switch”

Bait and switch tactics are as old as the hills. You’ve seen advertisements for products or services at a great price that are suddenly not available when you attempt to buy them. Sadly, it happens too often. Webster’s Dictionary defines bait and switch as “a sales tactic in which a […]

November 16, 2017

Can Everyone Hear Me?

The wait is over…you’ve been working on your event for over a year. You’ve negotiated with the venue, you’ve gotten the word out to attendees, the speakers have been updated, and everything is going as planned. It’s show time! Following the introduction, your first presenter gets up on stage and […]