Episode 167: Learn how to create engagement before your event even begins, use technology to stay present, and build stronger connections through meaningful experiences. What if engagement starts long before people walk into the room? In this episode, John Chen sits down with his good […]
Episode 168: Learn how to create stronger connections, improve virtual engagement, and make online meetings more meaningful and effective. What does it take to keep people connected and engaged when everyone is behind a screen? In this episode, John Chen sits down with Elizabeth McCormick, […]
Episode 174: Learn how speakers can use short-form video to build visibility, showcase their expertise, and create more opportunities to book speaking engagements. What if your next speaking gig could start with a 30-second video? In this episode, John Chen sits down with Vaibhav “Happy” […]
Episode 169: Learn how to build a stronger workplace culture, create psychological safety, and keep virtual and hybrid teams connected and engaged. What does it take to create a workplace where people feel valued, connected, and motivated to stay? In this episode, John Chen sits […]
Episode 174: Learn how to make virtual teaching more engaging, build stronger connections, and turn Zoom failures into meaningful student wins. In this episode, John Chen sits down with Leila Kubesh, keynote speaker, consultant, entrepreneur, Ohio Teacher of the Year, and National Teachers Hall of […]
Episode 170: Learn how to pause before reacting, understand your emotions, and make more mindful choices with the SQUID method. What if you could create a pause between what happens and how you respond? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mel “The Squid […]
Episode 173: Learn how to handle uncertainty, unlock hidden potential, and use curiosity to navigate change. Uncertainty is something we can’t always control, but we can learn how to respond to it. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lynda Shaw, behavioral neuroscientist, entrepreneur, […]
Episode 172: Learn how to design engaging experiences, create meaningful connections, and turn every event into an opportunity for impact. Great events aren’t just about what happens on stage—they’re about how people feel, connect, participate, and remember the experience. In this episode, I sit down […]
Episode 171: Learn how to boost productivity, engage every audience, and create virtual experiences that truly connect. Being productive isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what matters most. In this episode, I sit down with productivity expert, keynote speaker, and SO Productive founder Sarah […]
Episode 7: Learn how to grow your career, build inclusive communities, and lead with impact—online and off. Virtual meetings are here to stay, but real engagement takes more than good tech. In this episode, I sit down with Lori Pugh Marcum, former Head of Meeting […]
Episode 6: Learn how to design virtual and hybrid meetings that keep people engaged without overwhelming them with tech. Virtual meetings aren’t going anywhere, but how do you make them actually engaging? In this episode, I sit down with Jim Spellos, tech educator and founder […]
Episode 3: Learn how to design virtual experiences that actually connect people We’ve all sat through virtual events that felt lifeless, disconnected, or just plain exhausting. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, I sit down with Emmy Award-winning creative director […]
Episode 2: Learn how to create engaging virtual meetings that make people feel seen, heard, and eager to participate. Zoom fatigue is real, but virtual meetings aren’t going anywhere. The good news? They can be better. More human. More effective. And more engaging. In this […]
Learn how to create engaging, high-impact virtual meetings using a proven framework. Let’s be honest, most virtual meetings are still boring. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, I, John Chen, author of Engaging Virtual Meetings, share what I’ve learned over […]