Online course: Become an expert panellist (open to all genders)

Registration cost: £75 + VAT | Course open to all genders | Early bird and group discounts

This succinct and informative online course for real estate professionals examines techniques and gives practical advice for getting the best out of panel discussion opportunities.

The course will help you prepare for in-person as well as online events. You will learn about all the key aspects of panels discussions - their format and preparation, communication principles for effective participation and the psychology of panel discussions.

Panel discussions are an integral part of industry event programmes, and provide an excellent opportunity to raise your profile and gain public speaking experience.

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

• 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

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

This course is aimed at women, ethic minority and other under-represented professionals in the real estate industry. It is appropriate for professionals who already have some experience of panel discussions as well as those who are new to it.

Andrea Carpenter, Co-founder and Director, Diversity Talks Real Estate

Andrea Carpenter is Co-Founder and Director of Diversity Talks Real Estate, and a writer and communications consultant in the property industry.

As a Director of Diversity Talks Real Estate, Andrea helps raise the visibility of under-represented groups in the industry through the stage and media. This includes training and other initiatives through DTRE’s Women Talk Real Estate community.

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, Managing Director, Dailey and Associates

Diversity Talks Real Estate partners with Mark Dailey to deliver this course.

Mark Dailey, the Managing Director of Dailey and Associates, is an award-winning international television journalist who has used that base in communications and storytelling to build a career offering leaders strategic advice and coaching on how to create clarity, impact and inspiration across a range of business issues and audiences.

His unique combination of consulting, communication and coaching skills delivered for 30 years at the C-suite level helps leaders navigate change, articulate purpose and engender trust.

Mark began his career in television and has been a news presenter, reporter, producer and programme host. He worked in Hong Kong as a senior communications strategist and speechwriter during the handover of Hong Kong to China and has been a global head of corporate communications for four banks based in the City. He moved into consultancy as a Director with The Madano Partnership in 2010 and began coaching in 2012.

Diversity Talks Real Estate

Diversity Talks Real Estate aims to further diversity and inclusion in the European built environment industry by raising the visibility of under-represented groups. We have a particular focus on women and ethnic minority professionals of all genders but we also welcome individuals from other under-represented groups that wish to harness our platform.

Visibility brings opportunities, challenges stereotypes and provides role models. It also helps us to work towards a more diverse and inclusive industry that would best serve the cities and communities in which we work.

Women Talk Real Estate is part of DTRE and is focused on delivering special programmes for women in real estate.

www.diversitytalksrealestate.org

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please contact us on [email protected]

On what platform will the course be delivered?

The course will be broadcast via Zoom

Is the course interactive?

Yes, there will be the opportunity to ask questions and participate in practical/interactive excercises.

Will the session be recorded?

No

What's the refund policy?

Delegated can apply for a full refund up to 24-hours prior to the event.

Refunds will not be issued for cancellation requests received less than 24-hours prior to the event.

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.

Host or Publisher Women Talk Real Estate