"Think of yourself as an athlete. I guarantee you it will change the way you walk, the way you work, and the decisions you make about leadership, teamwork, and success."- MBN

Practicing what she preaches, Mariah is committed to TEAMWORK, and to making your job as easy as possible. She's also committed to getting the details right, as far in advance as possible, so she can have time to socialize with and answer questions from attendees.

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Audio/Visual Needs and Room Setup

Below are my usual and preferred policies, procedures, and requests. All are designed for maximum audience comfort and speaker effectiveness. If something is unacceptable or impossible, let me know and we'll discuss and adjust.

1. Microphone: Because I'm six two, and because I walk around, I need a microphone that DETACHES from the lectern. First choice: Wireless lavaliere. Second: Lavaliere with cord. Third: Cordless handheld. Fourth: Handheld with cord.
2. VCR: I need VCR equipment (VHS player and either one TV, more TV's, or screen, depending on the size of the room. Or LCD projector, VHS player, mixer for sound, and screen.)
3. Room setup: I want my audience to be comfortable, connected with each other, and facing me. This is impossible when the chairs are arranged in straight rows (as they usually are) because the people on the outer edges then have to turn their heads for the entire time I'm speaking -- which leads to discomfort, stress, and eventually resentment! Instead, rows of chairs should curve, facing the podium, so that everyone can see me without turning their head. To picture this, imagine the speaker as a pebble dropped in a lake; the chairs should be lined up like ripples around the pebble - but of course only in a half-circle, not a full circle. Hotel staff should be instructed that each individual chair should face the lectern. Contrary to popular belief, this curved-row format actually allows MORE chairs to fit in a room.
4. Lectern: A lectern should be provided, along with water.

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