SPEAK WITH CONFIDENCE

HOST LIKE A PRO

ADA S. RICAÑA
 MASTER OF
CEREMONIES

Emcee is derived from MC:

Master of Ceremonies or
Microphone Controller
How do you host like a
pro?
PURPOSE
What is purpose of the
event?

The role of an emcee is to

warm up the audience.
 PREPARATION
• Master you material.
• Practice.
• Clearly understand the
theme.
• Get to know the team and
the speakers.
 AUDIENCE
•Know who are you
presenting to is
essential.
•Who are the people
listening to you?
 EMCEE
NOTES
• Use bullet points
instead of sentences.
• Keep a printed copy of
your script. Keep this
as a planned B.
 CHECKLIST
•Maintain a checklist
pre-event, during
event, and post event.
HOUSEKEEPIN
G
Familiarize yourself
with the code of
conduct, the venue
layout, and
emergency exits.
NERVOUSNESS
•Find your center
before you start.
•Do power poses.
•Start breathing
exercises.
 DRESS CODE
•Dress appropriately
•Dress comfortably.
 REHEARSAL
• Do not rely on your fame.
• Rehearse
• Practice
• Get to know the technical team
that supports you.
COMMUNICATIO
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• Ask the organizer what they
need you to do for the
program.
• Maintain a connection with
the organizers and the
audience. Be aware of your
body language.
 JOKES
•Avoid “inside jokes”.
•Focus on topics
everyone can relate to.
 THANKSGIVING
•Thank the audience.
•Thank the organizers.
•Thank the technical team
and the event team.
 •Curious
QUALITIES •Friendly
OF AN •Good Listener
EMCEE •Time-conscious
•Mindful