Christopher Johnson, a storyteller, uses his storytelling expertise to help people better communicate their life experiences. He has woven his voice, video broadcasting, event production, and 2+ decades of IT and theater experience with curiosity and tenacity to deliver Calm Clear Communications (his company). Mr. Johnson operates in the intersection of people and technology. He is an event producer, helping presenters overcome the tech hurdles involved with virtual and hybrid events. 

Christopher conducts regular Calm Clear Conversations (LinkedIn Live) with experts discussing their expertise conversationally. He is a fill-in host on Michigan Public Radio, providing the local connection for the 900K monthly listeners. And he has been the voice of TEDxDetroit for more than 10 years.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

🎯 Christopher Johnson’s journey from IT and broadcasting to launching a virtual event production business during the pandemic.

🚫 Common virtual meeting mistakes and how to prevent them, from screen sharing mishaps to unmoderated breakout rooms.

💬 Engagement strategies for in-person, virtual, and recorded audiences — including “weaving” experiences and maximizing chat interaction.

🛠️ The importance of planning, backups, and having a skilled producer to handle unexpected tech failures.

⚡ How to use Zoom features like transcription, AI summaries, and accessibility tools to improve attendee experience.

Resources:

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

Click http://engagingvirtualmeetings.com/meet to meet John Chen.

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