The Quest

Can big online groups actually feel intimate? Big Zoom rooms can be full of energy, ideas, and momentum. But as they grow, participation often shrinks. The challenge isn’t getting people into the room. It’s helping people feel like they’re part of the room. I’ve been thinking about this a lot because it’s one of those challenges that […]

Are your online participants feeling seen? Have you ever joined a big online session and thought: “Does anyone even know I’m here?” It’s a strange feeling. You’re technically in the room. Your name is on the participant list. Maybe your camera is even on. But somehow, you still feel invisible. This is one of the #1 […]

Have you ever planned a live online session so carefully… Only for the best moment to come from something completely unplanned? That’s what I kept thinking about after a live session with my friend and collaborator, Lux Narayan, Co-founder and CEO of online engagement platform StreamAlive. Because here’s what I am hearing from a lot of […]

“How do you engage the quiet ones?” That’s a question I get asked a lot. And maybe you know this situation… You’re leading a live online session. You ask for volunteers.The same hands go up. You ask a question.The same people jump in. Meanwhile, you know there are brilliant humans sitting quietly on the other side of […]

Quick announcement before we start: I am opening five spots for 1:1 Accelerator Live Session Coaching in June. If you are feeling frustrated by low engagement in your online sessions – or just want fresh ideas that will level up your design and sharpen your delivery for upcoming courses and workshops, these sessions are for you! Book a […]

Give me a wave if you’ve ever asked a question in a live session… and heard crickets. 🦗 The kind where you launch a question and no hands go up. Where there isn’t a peep in the chat. No one unmutes. And a few people even turn their cameras off. The kind of awkward silence […]