{"id":8936,"date":"2022-12-09T08:00:02","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T08:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/?p=8936"},"modified":"2023-07-27T19:17:51","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T19:17:51","slug":"transitions-how-to-be-a-great-emcee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/transitions-how-to-be-a-great-emcee\/","title":{"rendered":"Transitions &#8211; How To Be A Great Emcee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bjaX7-ql4hg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt is when we are in transition that we are most completely alive.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-William Bridges, Ph.D., Author of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transitions: Making Sense of Life\u2019s Changes\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My favorite thing about being a master of ceremonies, believe it or not, isn\u2019t telling jokes (although I do love that), or receiving applause (who doesn\u2019t enjoy that), or even meeting famous people, some of my heroes among them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While each of those things brings me great joy, my favorite part about being an event MC is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">learning to become a <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/what-is-the-role-of-the-master-of-ceremonies\/\">master of transitions<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is truly what separates a good emcee from a great one, and I\u2019m going to show you the ropes. Let\u2019s get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two words say it all: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think Link\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your role as the event host is to connect people, ideas, companies, and content, so you should always be looking to make a link between what\u2019s happening onstage and what the audience is experiencing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bridge builder.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>See Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/hire-speaker\/\">Speakers &#8211; How To Be A Great Emcee<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Here are the three components to focus on when becoming an architect of dynamic transitions: <\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>#1. What just happened (and how does the audience feel about it)?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did the speaker just end on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourclassical.org\/story\/2020\/06\/01\/classical-kids-music-lessons-crescendo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">powerful crescendo<\/a>? Was there a boring moment in which the speaker sort of dropped the ball? Did the energy in the room just drop, or is the audience buzzing with excitement over what they just heard?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to experience what the audience experiences, so that you can share it and then shepherd them into the next moment or segment of the program. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#2. What is about to happen (and how do I want the audience to feel about it)?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must always keep in mind what the next piece of the program is and how to set the table for what happens next.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I like to look at my notes on my 3&#215;5 cards just before or following a speaker or other transitional moment so that I\u2019m reminded about what\u2019s going to happen next. This helps me figure out how to best build a bridge to the next moment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#3. What do I say or do to build a bridge between these two?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your main job here is to make a connection between what has just happened and what you want to happen next. An effective way to do this is to acknowledge what just occurred and keep it flowing smoothly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThank you, Marilyn, for doing such a superb job. Let\u2019s give her a big round of applause! Speaking of doing a great job, it\u2019s now my honor to introduce someone who has been excelling in the job of company safety.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See what I did there? I built a bridge from the last speaker to the next one without taking up a lot of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Richard Rama, a character played by Al Pacino in the movie <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glengarry Glen Ross<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> said, \u201cYou never open your mouth until you know what the shot is.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s rare to be able to pre-script transitions because you\u2019re not always sure how the previous segment will conclude. What I suggest is this: write out transitions ahead of time, but then be prepared to adjust them as needed or scrap them entirely if it\u2019s necessary in the moment. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great emcee is always in the moment.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the host of the event, you have been <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-an-mc-for-corporate-events\/\">hired to emcee<\/a>, you want to do everything you can to ensure that the program flows smoothly. Segues are an important part of this. Effective segues are ones that are both smooth and well-placed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Bonus:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/rehearsals-how-to-be-a-great-emcee\/\">Rehearsals &#8211; How To Be A Great Emcee<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>5 Times When You Need to Make Smooth Segues<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>#1. Between speakers. <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is critical because sometimes the previous speaker\u2019s energy is drastically different from the next speaker\u2019s energy, so you need to find a way to build a bridge between the two. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oftentimes the content between speakers is different as well, so it\u2019s important to listen intently and take notes in order to find some common ground that will help you transition smoothly from one speaker to the next.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#2. Before and after a video. <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s face it: most videos are <a href=\"https:\/\/axiomq.com\/blog\/7-tips-on-how-to-make-a-boring-video-interesting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">not super compelling<\/a> because the content is often informational rather than transformational. It\u2019s important whenever possible to watch a video prior to the program so you can get a sense of how the audience will feel about it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I not only do this, but I also watch the video from my seat or backstage so that I can feel in real time what the audience is experiencing. Then I can make a proper connection to what\u2019s happening next. Here\u2019s an example:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWow, what a powerful story\u2013 and speaking of great stories, we\u2019re excited to introduce you now to the next chapter of what our company will be doing in this initiative.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>#3. Into and out of a break. <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some emcees make the mistake of being very choppy when it comes to getting into or out of a break in a session. Here\u2019s how to do it well: Let them know that a break is coming, but first you want to communicate something to them. For example\u2026\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI\u2019m about to dismiss you for a break, my friends, but first I want to share something very important. We\u2019ve had an awesome session today\u2013 we heard from Mike, we heard from Nancy, and we had a stirring presentation from Julio. Let\u2019s give them each a round of applause! And now here are the directions for your break\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>#4. When something goes wrong. <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, it\u2019s important that you know when something goes wrong. This is almost always possible if you\u2019re always paying attention (and you should be). I find that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.td.org\/magazines\/the-public-manager\/the-value-of-acknowledging-your-mistakes#:~:text=Admitting%20when%20you're%20wrong%20builds%20trust%20and%20shows%20integrity,more%20important%20than%20being%20honest.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acknowledging what went wrong<\/a> without deepening it is the way to go.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if someone were to fall or trip on stage it might be on the audience\u2019s mind,\u00a0 so I might say something like this: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cLadies and gentlemen, I want you to know that I spoke with Tim backstage and he\u2019s fine, no worries whatsoever. And speaking of no worries, let\u2019s watch this video about how we can balance productivity at work with peace in our personal lives.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>#5. To close the show. <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to really give some advance thought to this, but again be ready to make adjustments along the way. You need to build a bridge between what happens at the conclusion of the program and your dismissal.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways to do this is by acknowledging all the presenters during the entire session and leading the audience in applause for the wonderful job they all have done. Then, you want to transition into your thank you and dismissal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never end on a break. End with a bang! The key to doing this is not making your final announcements or your dismissal the last thing you say but bridging into wonderful closing remarks like, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe want to thank so-and-so, and we also want to thank YOU for being such a fantastic audience. Drive safe and enjoy the rest of your evening, congratulations to all our award winners. Good night!\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transitions are so important because they can help keep the positive energy going, as well as redirect any missteps and get the program back on track. Now that we have covered the occasions you need to make smooth transitions, let\u2019s talk about some common mistakes that some emcees make with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Common Mistakes To Avoid With Transitions<\/h2>\n<h3>You were firm instead of flexible.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This happens when you\u2019ve written a beautiful transition and you feel like you must share it. Truth is, you don\u2019t have to. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The audience doesn\u2019t know what you\u2019ve written and depending on what happened (or didn\u2019t happen) during the segment, what you\u2019ve written may no longer be as relevant or fitting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be in the moment.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Either re-work your transition or rewrite it completely. If you do not have time to rewrite it, just look for ways to build a bridge between what happened before and what needs to happen next.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>You ignored the elephant in the room.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps there\u2019s a loud crash because a server dropped a plate, or the sound went out and microphones stopped working for a moment. A common mistake an emcee will make here is to simply ignore it. Another mistake: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oprah.com\/spirit\/6-ways-to-stop-dwelling-on-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dwelling on it<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key is to mention the elephant in the room if it\u2019s super obvious and becomes a distraction to everyone. By acknowledging it and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving on<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you will help the audience do the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>You turned the segue into a speech.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s hard to control your own emotions sometimes, I know. At one event, I literally lost it and burst into tears onstage (more on that in another chapter). The point I want to make here is that your goal in a transition is to get to the next experience, not create a new speech or add time to the program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>You slowed down the pace of the program.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always keep the train on the tracks. That means you must keep things <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your segue should be long enough to make a smooth transition to the next piece without slowing down the timing of the event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>You forgot your mood ring!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what I mean by this. Remember when mood rings were popular (I don\u2019t know, maybe they still are)? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They changed with the body temperature of the person wearing them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mood of your event can change instantly <a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/hire-funny-keynote-motivational-speakers\/\">when a speaker<\/a> gets choked up (or fired up), when a powerful, emotional video is shown, or when an award winner gives a moving \u201cthank you\u201d in his or her acceptance speech.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to reflect the mood as it\u2019s happening in real-time and then build on it to take the audience into the next mood or part of the program. This means that you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">must <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stay tuned in to every moment of the event. It also requires some flexibility on your part, as well as the ability to pivot and adapt to the changing emotional temperature in the room.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to get great at transitions is by doing lots of them. This is a reminder that the more events you emcee, the better you\u2019ll get. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice your transitions long before the event takes place and then trust yourself. Go with your gut and remember the three keys that we talked about at the beginning of this chapter. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In doing so, you will become a master of transitions!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Keep Reading:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/blog\/unexpected-events\/\">Unexpected Situations &#8211; How To Be A Great Emcee<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an excerpt from<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/adamchristing.com\/\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adam Christing<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018s forthcoming book, \u201cHow To Be A Great Emcee: The A to Z Guide to Hosting Events\u201d by America\u2019s #1 Master of Ceremonies. 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