+ How does Debra keep people engaged?

We know that virtual events are competing with emails, social media and the ‘To Do List’ so we need to keep people actively engaged.

Debra builds in interactive elements every 8 minutes or so. This can be a combination of using screen annotation, chat box, non-verbal buttons, breakout rooms, music, video, Q&A and poll features.

We’ve found that people are really drawn in when Debra asks direct questions that facilitate a processing of the ideas on a personal level.

+ What is the quality like?

Having been trained by the BBC, Debra brings broadcast-quality to her virtual events.

Her professionally equipped studio has everything from green screens to spotlights to top-level microphones and cameras, plus a superfast broadband connection.

+ What technology does my organisation need?

All that your team needs is access to a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone. Debra can host using our own Zoom account – we’ll just send you a link to the room which you can then share with your team.

Alternatively, Debra is happy to use your inhouse hosting platform, whether that be WebEx, Teams, or something different – we’re familiar with dozens of them!

+ Is the content always the same?

No, Debra’s content isn’t the same. Debra always tailors every presentation that she delivers to ensure that it’s meeting your objectives and is completely relevant for your team.

She does this through the use of an online pre-event questionnaire which she follows up with an in-depth briefing call.

+ Are virtual events as good as 'real life' events?

Although nothing is quite the same as getting away from the office and spending some dedicated time together as a team at a conference or meeting, we’ve found that live virtual events can actually be more engaging than a traditional keynote as individuals are able to interact with Debra directly, using tools like annotation to show which of Debra’s mindset strategies they would find most useful in their own workplace.

Virtual events also come with the benefit of being more inclusive by design – even the quietest of introverts can take part in an anonymous poll or type a question into the chatbox – something they may never dream of doing in front of their colleagues at work.

+ Can we stream Debra into our live, in-person event?

Yes, Debra regularly works with organisations who stream her into an event and have her on a big screen for the audience to watch and interact with. This can be done with very simple technology such as Teams or Debra can work with your AV production company to put in place something more comprehensive. Technical rehearsals are done in advance, as well as early on the day of the event to ensure it is all working smoothly onsite.

+ What if the tech goes wrong?

Debra always does a tech run-through before the main event to ensure that the conferencing software is set up correctly and has all of the functionality that is needed to create a truly interactive experience for participants.

With 20+ years of experience in live events, Debra has handled most things that can go wrong! If worst comes to worst Debra can always record a presentation for you to share with your colleagues at a later date (although fortunately we’ve never had to resort to that!)