Your expertise can earn you a seat on the platform as a panelist. Today Darren and Mark and Darren unpack the DOs and DON’Ts of serving as a panelist, and examine some critical pre-event responsibilities which, when followed, will help you to be an unforgettable panelist. Ask organizers the objective and intent of the panel Speak with the moderator in advance by phone or in person Ask the moderator how you can best serve them, and the audience Check your ego at the door; you are one of many experts on the panel Be open to differing perspectives offered by the other panelists If some disagrees with you, don’t get huffy or make unkind faces Honor time limits set by the moderator; it shows respect to all You can’t possibly share all you know on your subject. Be succinct. Answer questions in sound bites. Moderators will allow 1-2 minutes HAVE FUN