About this session
Panels and Fireside Chats is a 60- to 90-minute moderation service for events that want an experienced host to run a panel, fireside chat or audience Q&A, on stage or online.
The host prepares questions with you and your speakers, then keeps the conversation lively, balanced and on time.
Your audience leaves with real insight from your speakers and the chance to have their own questions answered.
What your people take away
- Hear speakers share specific stories and examples
- Follow a focused conversation that finishes on time
- Put your own questions to the panel
- Hear balanced views from every speaker
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Prepare the questions togetherA focused 30-minute session on the essentials of Prepare the questions together: agree the purpose of the session, brief speakers in advance and plan the question flow.
- Agree the purpose of the session
- Brief speakers in advance
- Plan the question flow
Covers Prepare the questions together, in brief.
60 minutes
A well-run panel or fireside chatThe host prepares questions with you and your speakers, then moderates a lively, on-time conversation. Speakers get balanced airtime and clear transitions.
- Prepare the questions together
- Moderate a lively, on-time conversation
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 3 parts: Prepare the questions together.
90 minutes
Panel with audience Q&AAdds a full audience Q&A, in the room or online, with questions selected and framed by the host. The audience gets to shape the conversation.
- Prepare the questions together
- Moderate a lively, on-time conversation
- Involve the audience
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 3 parts: Prepare the questions together and Moderate a lively, on-time conversation.
3 hours
Covers all 3 parts.
Full day
Covers all 3 parts, in more depth, with more time to practice.
What’s covered
Prepare the questions together
Every length- Agree the purpose of the sessionThe host works with you to define the key messages and what the audience should take away.
- Brief speakers in advanceSpeakers join a short prep call to agree topics, timings and any areas to avoid.
- Plan the question flowQuestions are sequenced to build from context to insight, with backups if a topic runs short.
Moderate a lively, on-time conversation
90 minutes and longer- Draw out stories and viewsThe host uses follow-up questions to bring out specific examples and honest perspectives.
- Balance voices on the panelEvery speaker gets fair airtime, and no one dominates the conversation.
- Keep to timeThe host watches the clock and closes on time with a clear summary of key points.
Involve the audience
3 hours and longer- Take questions from the room or onlineThe host gathers audience questions through microphones, chat or a Q&A tool and picks a balanced set.
- Keep the Q&A focusedLong or off-topic questions are gently reframed so more people get an answer.
Tools and materials
- Session brief
- Speaker prep call agenda
- Question plan
- Audience Q&A tool setup
- Timing cue cards
Who it’s for
- Conferences and summits
- Town halls and leadership Q&As
- Internal and client-facing events
- Hybrid events with online audiences
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Panels and Fireside Chats
How long is Panels and Fireside Chats?
Panels and Fireside Chats runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers the essentials of Prepare the questions together: agree the purpose of the session, brief speakers in advance and plan the question flow. A 60-minute session covers Prepare the questions together in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Moderate a lively, on-time conversation. A 3-hour session adds Involve the audience. A full-day session covers everything, in more depth, with more time to practice.
Can Panels and Fireside Chats be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Panels and Fireside Chats?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Panels and Fireside Chats to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.