5 lessons from emceeing the Orange Forum: Creating impact on and off stage

Emceeing the Orange Forum 2024 at Singapore’s SGX Auditorium was a 2024 highlight and an unforgettable opportunity to amplify voices driving gender equality and sustainable finance. With my co-host and over 300 leaders from across the globe in attendance, this was a space where purpose met action.

Here are five lessons I’ve learned from years of emceeing events:

  • 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲: First impressions matter. Begin with warmth and authenticity to set a tone that resonates.

  • 𝐁𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞: Flexibility keeps the momentum alive from technical glitches to last-minute changes.

  • 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬: Share narratives that inspire and resonate, bridging ideas and emotions.

  • 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭: Confidence comes from understanding the themes, like gender-lens investing, that shape the event.

  • 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐞: Foster an atmosphere where collaboration thrives and every voice feels valued.

When planning the Orange Forum, we wanted it to be more than an event—we pictured it as the movement in action. Amplifying impactful voices and driving meaningful change reminds me why I’m passionate about connecting people through purposeful communication.

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