Registration cost: £50 + VAT

This short online course for female professionals examines techniques and gives practical advice for getting the best out of panel discussion opportunities.

While in-person events are currently on hold, this course provides a good opportunity to master this format in preparation for live events, as well as gain further tips for webinars.

Panel discussions are an integral part of industry event programmes, and provide an excellent entry-point for women to raise their profile at industry events and gain public speaking experience.

The course will cover the following topics:

• What to expect from panel discussions and how to prepare for them
• The psychology of panel discussions and how to get your share of air-time and handle the on-stage dynamic
• Key principles of effective communication and message delivery
• A practical workshop with volunteers showcasing how to deliver concise powerful messages

On completion of the course, attendees will be able to:

• Understand the dynamics of the panel discussion format and how to prepare for them
• Contribute to panel discussions with interesting content while conveying key messages
• Increase their personal effectiveness on stage as a panellist

Programme at a glance

The theory of panel discussions

• Types of panel discussions
• What works, what doesn’t
• What to expect from being on a panel

Preparation and content

• Delivering core messages
• The optimal structure for answering questions
• Techniques for bringing lively content
• Handling difficult questions
• Preparing for panel discussions

The psychology of panel discussions

• Managing anxiety and emotion
• How to get your share of time
• Handling moderators
• Where to sit and effective body language

Interactive workshop

• Techniques for delivering concise powerful information
• Mock questions with volunteers

Q&A

Who should register for the course?

This course is designed for women from the real estate industry who already have some experience of panel discussions as well as those who are new to it. This training is particularly relevant for female professionals who are part of the Women Talk Real Estate database and want to expand their skills, or those looking to gain experience and confidence in public speaking before featuring in the network. 

Who is running the course?

Andrea Carpenter, Co-founder and Director, Women Talk Real Estate

Andrea Carpenter is a Director of Women Talk Real Estate, and a writer and communications consultant in the property industry.

As a Director of Women Talk Real Estate, Andrea helps raise the visibility of female experts in the industry through the stage and media. On the writing side, her book about the history of the modern European property industry, High Rise and Fall, was published by Routledge in September 2018.

Andrea began her career as a journalist at Property Week before moving on to be editor of EuroProperty for seven years. Following this she worked for various industry bodies including the Urban Land Institute, INREV in Amsterdam, and its sister organisation ANREV in Hong Kong. On returning to the UK, she worked as Head of Marketing and Communications EMEA at CBRE Global Investors.

Mark Dailey, Partner, Madano

Women Talk Real Estate has partnered with Mark Dailey a Partner from Madano, a strategic communications consultancy, to deliver this course.

Mark leads Madano’s coaching and training business, designing programmes to help companies manage complex change, improve engagement and productivity, and strengthen communications. He also advises firms on strategy, corporate positioning and internal communications.

Before joining Madano in 2011, Mark was head of corporate affairs at Standard Chartered Wholesale Banking and held similar roles in London at Credit Suisse Asset Management, GAM and JPMorgan Asset Management. Head of Communications for four banks, worked for the Hong Kong Trade Development Council over the handover and was a journalist and newsreader for 12 years.

Before his banking career, he held a senior comms position during the handover in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and had an 11-year career in television with TVB in Hong Kong and CBC TV in Canada.

Women Talk Real Estate

Women Talk Real Estate is a non-profit organisation dedicated to increasing the visibility of women in the European real estate industry. Our database connects female professionals with speaking and media opportunities and we provide training for successful stage and media presence.

www.womentalkrealestate.org

FAQs

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please contact us on viktorija@womentalk-re.org 

On what platform will the webinar be delivered?

The webinar will be broadcast via Zoom

Is the webinar interactive?

Yes, there will be the opportunity to ask questions via the chat function and verbally.

Will the session be recorded?

Yes, registrants are encouraged to attend the live webinar but it is also possible to register and receive a recording after the event.

What's the refund policy?

Women Talk Real Estate will issue a full refund for cancellations received no less than 24-hours prior to the scheduled broadcast start time.

Refunds will not be issued for cancellation requests received less than 24-hours prior to the scheduled broadcast start time.

You can transfer your place free of charge to a colleague/peer at any point whilst the registration is open.

All cancellations/transfers must be done through Eventbrite and might be subject to Eventbrite cancellation fee.

Contact viktorija@womentalk-re.org with any queries.