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Webinar Presenter Checklist and Tips

Before the Webinar

  • 1. Confirm webinar participation and accept the Google calendar invitation.
  • 2. Send Pete Fowler Construction Consultants team any requested presenter materials (photo, bio, etc).
  • 3. Complete the Instructor Qualification Form no later than 60 days before the webinar.
    • Send the completed form and your resume to the CEU Institute at clientservices@ceuinstitute.net with “Pete Fowler Construction” and the name and date of the webinar in the email. Please notify the moderator once you have completed this step.
    • DO NOT send the completed form to me or Pete Fowler Construction. We use a vendor like the CEU Institutes because of their strong security with the personal information being requested. (Vendor privacy policy; Vendor information security policy)
  • 4. Review presenter dispatch package:
    • Itinerary
    • Lesson Plan
    • Backup Materials (NOTE: Required for Pete Fowler Construction Consultant staff members!)
    • Power Point & Presenter Notes
  • 5. Attend presenter practice meeting.
  • 6. Get a full night of rest!

Day of the Webinar

  • 7. Print your presenter dispatch package or have it accessible virtually to reference during the webinar.
  • 8. Sign in to the webinar for the audio / video check 30 minutes before the live webinar to ensure technology is working properly.
  • 9. Silence your phone, email, slack, and any other computer or phone application that might make noise.
  • 10. Use the restroom, grab a glass of water for your desk, and do a final mirror check ~5 min before the webinar starts.

After the Webinar

Questions?

PRESENTING DO'S & DONT'S

  • DO remember that what you say in the webinar is recorded, and may be used in court in the future.

    For our experts:
    • Stay within your area of expertise. Be cautious when discussing claims coverage or legal matters.
    • Avoid generalizations and absolutes (e.g., “always,” “never”) that could be interpreted as definitive opinions on a subject unless you have confidence it is accurate.
    • Emphasize context. Acknowledge that there are always potential exceptions and that professional judgment is key.
    • Remain unbiased toward plaintiff or defense work.
    • Refrain from expressing grievances or making unfavorable comments about particular client groups or industry professionals. Always ensure your language is respectful and constructive.
  • DO mute yourself when not speaking to prevent audio feedback.
  • DO verify your background is professional, blurring it if necessary.
  • DO build on the comments of other panelists to create a dynamic conversation.
  • DO stay engaged and look at the camera. Avoid multi-tasking during the webinar.
  • DO maintain professionalism. Keep personal anecdotes and humor work-appropriate. Dress and speak as you would present to a client.
  • DON'T read directly from the slide or prepared notes.
  • DON'T discuss identifiable details of active cases or claims.
  • DON'T get flustered by unexpected audience questions you feel unprepared to answer. Instead, DO politely decline to answer and ask if another panelist would like to chime in.
  • DON'T disclose the number of attendees to the live audience.

Present in Our Webinars

    • The subject matter experts at Pete Fowler Construction Consultants

    • Attorneys who work with building or construction related cases

    • Insurance professionals who work with building or construction related claims

    • Judges and former judges, as well as mediators and arbitrators

    • Demonstrate your professional expertise by adding an accredited presentation to your resume with only three hours of your time.

    • Gain exposure to potential clients through fun, relaxed conversations with fellow industry thought leaders.

    • Earn continuing education credit as a presenter.

    • Photo

    • Company name, title, and a short speaker biography.

    • Resume

    • Complete your continuing education instructor paperwork no later than 60 days before the live webinar.

    • Complete the presenter survey after the webinar.

    • The webinar moderator will coordinate the panelists and presentation materials, which will be edited as a group during the practice meeting.

    • About one week before the practice meeting, you will be sent your presenter dispatch package. This includes details on joining the webinar, the presentation outline and timeline, as well as the power point slides with presenter notes.

    • Graphics and other information to promote the webinar if desired.

    • After the webinar, you will be sent the recording as well as our survey feedback.

  • "Great work. [...] these CLEs have convinced me to hire your firm when any needs arise [...] Great marketing tool on your end. Worked for me."
    - Happy Webinar Attendee

    "Had fun presenting with you all! Thank you again for inviting me on this panel. This was a great presentation - and I'm already getting some really good feedback from our folks here. Hope to work with you guys in the future on some cases and maybe be on another panel together. :)"
    - Webinar Presenter

    "This was a lot of fun, and you all made it very easy. I’m glad I was included, and hope I’ll be asked back someday."
    - Thrilled First-Time Presenter

  • Presenting in our webinars will take three hours of your time:

    • About 30 minutes for transactional emails such as scheduling meetings, completing the post webinar presenter survey, and your presenter paperwork required for continuing education credit.

    • One hour for a presenter practice meeting.

    • About 30 minutes before the live webinar to check that your audio / video is working as expected.

    • One hour for the live webinar.

  • Email our webinar moderator, Mikala Glaza, with your resume to be considered for the next calendar year of webinar presenters.

    Present in Our Webinars

  • Click the button below to complete your presenter survey.

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