How to test the emotional temperature of your invisible audience with Nikki Bush (Episode 177)

How to test the emotional temperature of your invisible audience with Nikki Bush (Episode 177)

Author: Leanne Hughes June 14, 2021 Duration: 41:58
Send Leanne a message Is it possible to test the emotional temperature of your virtual/workshop group? Today’s guest share her ideas, and fun ways of reinvigorating her virtual sessions. She’s an absolute rockstar and I cant wait to share her facilitation story and experiences on today’s episode. I met Nikki Bush when I was lucky enough to present a workshop for the Professional Speakers Association of South Africa (Jo’burg Chapter) a couple of months ago. We got along so well (thanks f...

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