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--- WEIDMÜLLER WEDNESDAY --- (And so time for a rare clip in German 🇩🇪 ). True Story: I've lived in Germany now for over 20 years (I grew up in the leafy south of England 🇬🇧) and so I have since spoken German with a slight accent (unavoidable if you first start learning a language at 23, I found). Although I learned German relatively quickly, I have never spoken it to our children. My wife and I agreed very early on that our kids would only ever hear English from me and German or English from her. (We figured that they had enough other German influences such as Kindergarten, family etc.). My daughter must have been 5 years old when, as she heard me ordering rolls in a bakery in German, she turned to me, looked up and said: "I didn't know you can speak German, Daddy!". And that is how it has continued. I don't usually work in German but when clients ask for it (usually when they release the same film in two languages), I must confess, I really enjoy it. I am patently aware that I may not pronounce every word perfectly and that my use of der, die, and das is sometimes awry 🙄 ....but as I see it, we are all children of the world - so let's just enjoy it. No? I hope you enjoy the film. Shot a few months ago in the Rußheide Stadium in Bielefeld, Germany, together with some great lads from the Bielefeld Bulldogs American Football team. Client: Weidmüller Germany Producer, DOP: Philipp Renk Director: Rico Krazewski https://lnkd.in/eKnwFt8J

Matt Beadle has brought in some extra power to elevate the TYPO3 Awards Gala! With over 25 years of experience in journalism and presenting, Emily Whigham has captivated audiences around the globe—hosting thousands of hours of live TV and interviewing top celebrities on major platforms such as NBC Europe, GIGA and CNN Deutschland. 🚀 🎤 https://lnkd.in/eMxP3emR We’re looking forward to an unforgettable evening filled with glamour, celebration, and inspiration. Thank you for supporting the TYPO3 Conference: +Pluswerk, PIA UDG, DMEXCO - Digital Marketing Expo & Conference and t3n Magazin 🧡 _____ #TYPO3 #T3CON24 #Düsseldorf

Presenter chronicles 🎤I never imagined I would be dancing on stage with a giant koala 🐨at the Gala Dinner Event to celebrate PATRIZIA SE 40th anniversary! How did this happen? 🍬900 employees from 27 offices across the globe finally got together in person. After 5 long years and a pandemic they were so ready to connect and have fun. 🍬”tone from the top”: the founder, Wolfgang Egger, was clearly enjoying every minute of the spectacular event he hosted to celebrate 40 years of success, growth and teamwork. He founded the company when he was just 19 and today it has over 50 billion Euro in real assets under management. He wanted to thank his team for the good times and the hard times and welcome his successor. Good vibes all round. 🍬the event team pure events and Birgit Humpisch, created an unforgettable evening in a stunning location SHOWPALAST MÜNCHEN | Eventlocation with delicious food from Käfer, lighting up the room with chandeliers and a warm LED stage backdrop. Sound and lighting were magnificent thanks to Simon Bayne and Wilhelm & Willhalm - event technology group. The guests were happy and then ecstatic with their “surprise”; a live concert with Nomcebo Zikode singing her viral hit “Jerusalema”. 🍬and that’s how the koala got on stage. The organisers had come up with a fun “Jerusalema Dance Challenge” to celebrate cultural diversity and unite the teams from around the globe through dance and music. From Frankfurt to Tokyo to Canberra, teams got together to learn the choreography and film themselves dancing a few weeks prior to the gala. The guests voted for their favourite team after dinner. And guess who won? Canberra-Australia 🐨And they had the time of their lives dancing on stage with Nomcebo and her dancers! This was an unforgettable corporate event and a joy to be the emcee 🤩 Sadly, I have no photo of the 🐨 #koalaonstage #emcee #gala #corporateevent #awardsceremony #preisverleihung #international #englischmoderatorin #galamoderatorin #the8

I have something to tell you...I started a Podcast: My new Podcast, "People Place Story—How to Communicate with Impact," is for anyone who wants to master the art of storytelling. It breaks down the powerful techniques behind effective communication and explains how to use stories to get your message across. Since my book "People Place Story" is currently available only in German, and I wanted to reach a wider audience, I created it in English. But here’s the twist: The conversations you’ll hear in this podcast are entirely generated by AI, courtesy of Google’s NotebookLM. Each episode is based on a different chapter of my book. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or simply curious about the power of storytelling, this podcast wants to help you rethink how you express yourself and give you tangible advice on making your communication easy, effective, and fun. It's available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all the other popular platforms. I'll post the links in the comments. I hope you enjoy it and that I can give you something to think about today. Let me know in the comments. #storytelling #storycoach #publicspeaking #speakertrainer #executivecoach #stagecoach #communication #leadership #influence #motivationalspeaker #narrative #engagement #inspiration #speechcraft #audienceengagement #presentation #charisma #storytellingtips #confidence #stagepresence #publicspeaker #speakingtips

🚀 What an incredible experience hosting the Center Stage at DMEXCO - Digital Marketing Expo & Conference 2024 in Cologne this week! This year’s theme, „Prompting the Future,“ truly encapsulated the power and potential of digital technologies in marketing and communication. From AI-driven innovation to creative solutions, DMEXCO showcased how our industry is evolving—and I had the privilege to be right at the heart of it all. A massive thank you to all the brilliant minds and visionaries who took the stage—leaders from Google, Microsoft, SAP, Nestlé, EFG, OneFootball, Bild, ProSiebenSat.1, Westwing, DeepL, TikTok, Snap, Volkswagen, BMW, Deutsche Telekom and so many more. The conversations were insightful, the energy was inspiring, and it was just a lot of fun! Thank you again to any amazing team at DMEXCO - Digital Marketing Expo & Conference and Koelnmesse Inc. Bundesverband Digitale Wirtschaft (BVDW) e.V. - you all are amazing and did such a wonderful job! Thomas Mosch Nathalie Gabor Verena Gründel Jan Garnefeld Christoph Werner Gerald Böse Oliver Frese Wulf Gaebele Katrin Strauch Eva Heintz Dirk Freytag Sarah Gebremedhn Sascha Lobo Philip Hitschler-Becker Susanne Franz Maike Abel Nadine Bartenschlager Fabio Tambosi Gian-Marco Spinosa Claudius Senst Bert Habets Dr. Christian Hahn Artjem Weissbeck Kerstin Köder Rik Strubel Susan Schramm David Norris Alexander Ewig Thomas Wlazik Ian Jindal Patrick Fischer Ann-Katrin Schmitz Marianne Stroehmann Steve Rotter Brendon Kraham #presenter #emilywhigham #dmexco24 #dmexco2024 #emilywhigham #cmosummit

🚀 What an incredible experience hosting the Center Stage at DMEXCO - Digital Marketing Expo & Conference 2024 in Cologne this week! This year’s theme, „Prompting the Future,“ truly encapsulated the power and potential of digital technologies in marketing and communication. From AI-driven innovation to creative solutions, DMEXCO showcased how our industry is evolving—and I had the privilege to be right at the heart of it all. A massive thank you to all the brilliant minds and visionaries who took the stage—leaders from Google, Microsoft, SAP, Nestlé, EFG, OneFootball, Bild, ProSiebenSat.1, Westwing, DeepL, TikTok, Snap, Volkswagen, BMW, Deutsche Telekom and so many more. The conversations were insightful, the energy was inspiring, and it was just a lot of fun! Thank you again to any amazing team at DMEXCO - Digital Marketing Expo & Conference and Koelnmesse Inc. Bundesverband Digitale Wirtschaft (BVDW) e.V. - you all are amazing and did such a wonderful job! Thomas Mosch Nathalie Gabor Verena Gründel Jan Garnefeld Christoph Werner Gerald Böse Oliver Frese Wulf Gaebele Katrin Strauch Eva Heintz Dirk Freytag Sarah Gebremedhn Sascha Lobo Philip Hitschler-Becker Susanne Franz Maike Abel Nadine Bartenschlager Fabio Tambosi Gian-Marco Spinosa Claudius Senst Bert Habets Dr. Christian Hahn Artjem Weissbeck Kerstin Köder Rik Strubel Susan Schramm David Norris Alexander Ewig Thomas Wlazik Ian Jindal Patrick Fischer Ann-Katrin Schmitz Marianne Stroehmann Steve Rotter Brendon Kraham #presenter #emilywhigham #dmexco24 #dmexco2024 #emilywhigham #cmosummit

Insights from Diebold Nixdorf's Intersect Las Vegas 2024 In late August, I had the privilege of serving as the MC and keynote speaker for Diebold Nixdorf’s Intersect Las Vegas 2024. Whether in Europe or the United States, Intersect is always a dynamic and thought-provoking event that brings together some of the sharpest minds and leading innovators in banking to explore the future of the financial industry. Looking back at a 17-year relationship with the company that today is Diebold Nixdorf, I was thrilled to be asked to host Diebold Nixdorf’s Intersect 2024 in Las Vegas, an exciting three-day banking conference, where industry leaders gather to discuss the future of consumer banking. In addition to serving as the event’s MC, I was also asked to deliver the opening keynote, setting the stage for a thought-provoking program centered on Relationships, Choices, and Simplicity. In my keynote, I explored how human behavior—particularly in consumer banking—is shaped by three intrinsic motivators: relationships, choices, and simplicity. It was essential to remind everyone that, at the end of the day, technology and innovation are driven by these core human needs: Relationships: Relationships are the cornerstone of human interaction, driving everything from personal connections to business engagements. The banking industry is no exception, where trust and relationships with customers remain pivotal. Choices: The power of choice gives consumers a sense of control. Even the anticipation of making choices, whether during a simple task like grocery shopping or something as exciting as a trip to Las Vegas, triggers dopamine in our brains. However, too many choices can lead to choice paralysis, a phenomenon many experience. Simplicity: Our brains are wired to conserve energy by seeking the simplest path. In banking, this means making processes more accessible for customers, whether through AI-driven solutions or streamlined service experiences. Simplicity is the key to customer satisfaction in an increasingly complex world. Read more in my recent blog post: https://lnkd.in/ec5c2b42 P.S. Big shout out to Juergen Kisters and Katie Sturznickel, you are rockstars, and it's been a blast doing this event with you! #moderator #liveevents #THE8 #banking #financenindustry #AI #lasvegas

Not just another one in the books, but rather another one to remember! . Hail to the team🙌🏽 . #eventproduction #live #automotive #technology #teamwork

Presenter chronicles 🎥 Porsche fans and AFOL's (Adult Fans of Lego) came together last night in the Porsche AG Museum to explore innovation and creativity during the Special Event with the LEGO Group and the brand new Lego Technic Porsche GT4 e-Performance model. Together with Porsche GT4 e-Performance Project Manager Björn Förster, Porsche Development Driver Joerg Bergmeister, Lego Design Manager Aurélien Rouffiange and Lego Interactive Play Designer Ann Karring we explored the motto "Driven by Dreams" and how the real car and the model came to life. ✨ Ferry Porsche said "“Those lucky enough to build a business out of a dream, owe it to the world to be the caretakers of dreams”. And our four talk guests definitely live up to this accolade. Thank you for sharing your stories! #eventmarketing #specialevent #drivenbydreams #moderation #porschemuseum #lego #GT4ePerformance 📸 Deniz Calagan

🔍 Ever wondered how MCs got their start? 🕰️ Imagine a grand procession in ancient Assyria. The Master of Ceremonies, separate from the dignitaries, leads the way with authority and grace. Fast forward to medieval feasts where the toastmaster ensures every toast hits just right, or to the birth of hip-hop in the 70s, where MCs turned beats into legendary rhythms. Swipe through to explore how this ancient role has evolved through the ages: 1️⃣ From Assyrian Processions 2️⃣ To Medieval Toastmasters 3️⃣ Holy Hosts and Rituals 4️⃣ Hip Hop Revolution 5️⃣ Today’s Dynamic MCs 6️⃣ The Digital Age’s Innovations 7️⃣ And a peek into the Future! 🚀 And here’s the final chapter: Dan Ram—your global event MC bringing a blend of tradition and cutting-edge flair to every stage! Ready to elevate your event? Let’s create unforgettable moments together. 🎤✨ #MCHistory #EventMc #PublicSpeaking #UnforgettableEvents