AC Coppens

Check THE ART OF MODERATION masterclass www.catalysts.agency/the-art-of-moderation

One question. Not a riddle. Not a monologue. Just ONE question.

Ever seen a #moderator ask a question so long the speaker forgets what it was?

When you overload a question, you overload your speaker.
All are confused, the audience too.

You can avoid this ;-) Check my comment!

🙃 “So… what’s the future of AI?”
Cue the vague answer, long pause, glazed-over audience...

Try this instead:
“What’s the biggest AI misconception you hear that drives you crazy?” Now we’re talking.

SPEAKERS! What’s the best question you’ve ever been asked?

Want to learn more? >> #ArtOfModeration

LIVE ≠ CHAOS
You can’t control what happens live but you can set rules beforehand! A sharp speaker briefing = no surprise rants, marathon promos, awkward overruns. Just tight timing, clear roles & space for brilliance to unfold.
Join us and own the room!

www.catalysts.agency/the-art-of-m...

What do dictatorships fear? Connection & solidarity! Collective action sparks revolution & participatory systems are THE tool to defend and reimagine democracy. Huge thanks to #CreativeBureaucracyFestival for bringing together brilliant minds to look after our collective wellbeing.

Say it wrong. Say it live. Say it forever. 😬
There’s messing up, then there’s mispronouncing your speaker’s name in front of six cameras and a global audience.

Best move? A quick, light correction.
The real pro move? Prevent it.

How? >> #ArtOfModeration #StagePresence #TED

As a #moderator, your job doesn’t start on #stage. It starts before it. Set expectations. Brief speakers properly.
Make it clear: I will interrupt if needed ;-)

Because the stage is not where you fix things. It’s where your prep pays off.

What’s your biggest #SpeakerBriefing tip?

#ArtOfModeration

Ever felt like a fraud on stage, while everyone thought you were killing it? I have.. and I'll be unpacking this and more in #TheArtofModeration.

We launch the first Masterclass on June 27th, go check it out!

www.catalysts.agency/the-art-of-m...

You don’t need to be the smartest in the room - you need to make the room smarter. Imagine a big stage. A circle of experts surrounds you as you hold the space. Guiding the flow, shaping the narrative for real insight..

#ArtOfModeration #Leadership #StagePresence #FacilitationSkills

Moderation isn’t just a stage skill - it’s a life skill. Whether on a panel, leading a team, or navigating a tough dinner conversation: how you show up matters.

#ArtOfModeration #Leadership #CommunicationSkills #ConversationsThatMatter #EventModeration #ActiveListening

Gearing up for my sessions at the Cannes Film Festival and shaping the moderation flow around the real questions. One that keeps haunting me: Is the audience here for hard facts - or are they chasing the story behind them?

What’s your take - data or drama?

#artofmoderation

A tired yet inspired update from @ted.com Day 3. Listen for my highlight topic of the day!

#TED2025 #HumanityReimagined

TED Update: Day 2! We had an insightful chat about #AI for #GlobalImpact together with Kasley Killam, Juan Enriquez and Joe Atkinson. A lot of great feedback!
Can't wait for the next Spotlight Conversation I'm moderating on Thursday. More on that soon ;-)

@ted.com #TED2025 #HumanityReimagined

Quick @ted.com update from Vancouver - Day 1!

#TED2025 #HumanityReimagined

Congratulations!! It’s an….. AI Tool :-) After months of iterations, we’ve launched an AI Business Model Generator, built on real insights from our work with DI/S!

⚠️ It’s here to inspire, not decide for you.
Try it out & tell us know what you think!

www.digitalintersection.eu/publications...

After #TEDNext is… the next #TED! ;-) I’m back in Vancouver in April to moderate #TEDSpotlight sessions. In the meanwhile, did you watch our #TEDNext talk on #AI and #connection with Hugging Face #ML engineer @apolinario.bsky.social and best-selling author Kasley Killam?

www.ted.com/talks/ac_cop...