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CEO & The Big Kid of Geoteaming, Digital Team Building and Gamification Expert, Author of 50 Digital Team Building Games (Wiley), MPI, EO, FUN!

Seattle, WA
Joined August 2007
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A schedule can tell you what happens next, but it can't tell you how the audience is feeling. If energy drops, be willing to adjust the pace, format, or interaction instead of blindly following the agenda. #engagingvirtualmeetingspodcast #johnchen #virtualmeeting #virtualevent
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What if the future of virtual meetings could be completely inclusive—where everyone, regardless of ability or resources, can fully participate? 🤔 Sage Steward is on a mission to make this a reality. Listen now: buzzsprout.com/2174643/episo… #engagingvirtualmeetingspodcast
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Ending Orphanhood: Our 20-Year Mission in Nepal Nepal Rising Seattle Gala 2026 produced by Engaging Meetings #engagingvirtualmeeting #johnchen #virtualmeeting #zoom #zoommeeting #virtualevent #workfromhome #virtualevents #virtualconference
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Back-to-back content leaves no space for people to process. A well-placed pause can be more valuable than another slide because it gives the audience time to think about what they just heard. #engagingvirtualmeeting #johnchen #virtualmeeting #zoom #zoommeeting #virtualevent
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Meetings evolve, and so should our habits. Sometimes, stopping one small thing can make a meeting more focused, productive, and engaging. What's one meeting habit you've stopped doing, and why? 👇 #engagingvirtualmeeting #johnchen #virtualmeeting #zoom #zoommeeting
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Ego-driven leadership in hierarchical structures kills trust. When leaders put ego first, disengagement follows. No trust = no followers. #Leadership #Trust
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Virtual attendees shouldn't spend the entire event watching everyone else participate. Bring their questions, comments, reactions, and ideas into the main conversation so they feel like contributors. #engagingvirtualmeeting #johnchen #virtualmeeting #zoommeeting #virtualevent
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Get to know Jim Blakemore through his rapid-fire questions! Click engagingvirtualmeetings.onli… to subscribe to the Engaging Virtual Meetings Podcast—new episodes every Wednesday! #engagingvirtualmeetingspodcast #johnchen #virtualmeeting #zoom #zoommeeting #virtualevent
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Empowering Youth: Leadership, Philanthropy, and Hope Nepal Rising Seattle Gala 2026 produced by Engaging Meetings #engagingvirtualmeeting #johnchen #virtualmeeting #zoom #zoommeeting #virtualevent #workfromhome #virtualevents #virtualconference
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Called a Dinosaur: Embrace Your Fierce, Sneaky Experience! John Chen delivered a memorable session that sparked curiosity, conversation, and new perspectives. Click evmconference.eventbrite.com… to register #engagingretreat #johnchen #virtualmeeting #zoom #zoommeeting
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Instead of listing someone's credentials, tell the audience why this person matters to them right now. Relevance creates attention before the speaker even begins. #engagingvirtualmeeting #johnchen #virtualmeeting #zoom #zoommeeting #virtualevent
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Fired To World's TOP Speaker: The Secret Recipe Revealed! Frank Kitchen turned the Engaging Retreat stage into a space for inspiration, connection, and fresh thinking. Click evmconference.eventbrite.com… to register #engagingretreat #johnchen #virtualmeeting #zoom #zoommeeting
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Who Was Your MOST UNFORGETTABLE Teacher: Share Their Name! Ed Cohen inspired meaningful reflection and connection through his memorable session at last year’s retreat. Click evmconference.eventbrite.com… to register #engagingretreat #johnchen #virtualmeeting #zoom #zoommeeting
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AI can help speakers organize ideas, sharpen messaging, and save time. But when everyone relies on the same tools and formulas, where does the speaker's unique voice go? What do you think, better presentations or more of the same? 👇 #engagingvirtualmeeting #johnchen
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Fake Super Bowl Merch Seized in Atlanta! Can You Guess? Brian Walter was one of the voices that helped make last year’s Engaging Retreat such an impactful experience. Click evmconference.eventbrite.com… to register #engagingretreat #johnchen #virtualmeeting #zoom #zoommeeting
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Emotional prizes are powerful motivators. They tap into our need for recognition and validation, driving us to achieve more. How do you reward yourself and others? #Motivation #Psychology
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