With over 25 years of experience as a productivity speaker and software trainer, Dawn Bjork is The Software Pro®. Her informative and engaging style helps you discover easy ways to be more productive with software.

Dawn has earned the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, a credential held by less than 800 speakers worldwide. The creator of hundreds of training programs, Dawn is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) as well as a Microsoft Office Specialist Expert (MOSE), and a Certified Virtual Presenter (CVP). When she's not focused on technology and software, Dawn enjoys hiking, Pilates, and pretending she can play golf.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

🎯 Dawn's journey into virtual meetings, evolving from in-person to nearly 100% online engagements post-pandemic.

💡 Strategies for creating dynamic and interactive online sessions, including polls, breakout rooms, and personalized interactions.

💻 Embracing technology, the role of AI tools in productivity, and insights into Microsoft Office's evolution and legacy.

Resources:

https://TheSoftwarePro.com

https://www.youtube.com/TheSoftwarePro

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For more information, visit us at www.engagingvirtualmeetings.com

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Michael Grabham is an entrepreneurial type who turns business ideas into profitable businesses. Known as a serial expander of businesses, he thrives on transforming companies into growth machines and has a closet full of failures and successes of his own to prove it. Whether you're looking for tech insights or a light-hearted quip, Michael's approach blends practical strategies with an infectious enthusiasm for all things tech and entrepreneurial.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

🎉 Overcoming setbacks, resilience through optimism, and lessons from bankruptcy recovery.

📈 Diversifying revenue streams, boosting client lifetime value, and adapting to customer needs.

💻 Techniques for dynamic online meetings, the rise of hybrid work, and video’s role in effective remote connection.

Resources:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegrabham/

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Tyler Hayden, CSP has been full time professional speaker and best selling team building author since 1992. He works with brands like Staples, and Honeywell helping to engage workplace culture.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

🎥 Producing engaging hybrid events and the benefits of on-site production.

🤝 Effective team-building strategies, including micro-engagements and tailored activities.

🤖 The role of AI and emerging technologies in shaping the future of virtual and hybrid events.

Resources:

https://www.teambuildiingschool.com.

https://www.tylerhayden.com

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