Awards evenings, dinners, launches and panel discussions. I keep an event moving and an audience with me, with the preparation done properly long before the doors open.
A starting point rather than a limit. If the night needs someone on a microphone keeping it on time, it's worth asking.
From the script to handing over the trophies, keeping the energy up between every category.
Introducing speakers and keeping the room with you between courses.
Briefing with the brand team beforehand and handling live demonstrations on the night.
Chairing a panel, drawing out the quieter voices and keeping answers to time.
Holding a conference day together, linking sessions and summarising as we go.
Hosting guests at a race weekend, where I'm on home ground.
A call to go through the audience, the running order, the tone you want and anything that must be said or avoided.
Names, pronunciations, sponsor mentions and links between sections, written out and checked with you before the day.
I arrive early, work with your AV team and keep the evening to time without it feeling rushed.
Placeholder quote. Justina set the tone for the whole evening, and our guests were still talking about it the following week.
Tell me the date, the audience and what you need from the night.