Work the Room with Lauren Ansley

How to Harness the Rule of 3 in Presentations

Why do audiences remember some messages and forget others? One reason is the Rule of 3. In this episode, Lauren explores how speakers can use this powerful communication

Why You Should Never End with Q&A

Many presenters end with a Q&A session, but is it the best way to finish? Lauren explains why ending with audience questions can weaken your message and shares a simple a

Speaking Is a Performance... But It's Not About You

Whether you're presenting in a boardroom or on a stage, speaking is a performance. The difference is that the focus shouldn't be on the speaker. Learn how to shift your a

Just Because You Said It, Doesn't Mean They Heard It

Have you ever delivered a presentation, training, or meeting and wondered how much people actually remembered? In this episode, Lauren explores why engagement drives rete

Open Ended Questions: An Introvert's Best Friend in Networking

Networking doesn't have to feel awkward. Lauren shares how open-ended questions can transform conversations, reduce pressure, and help build genuine connections. Discov

What Does Audience Engagement Actually Look Like?

Audience engagement is more than asking for a show of hands. In this episode, Lauren explores practical ways to create participation, interaction, and connection in meeti

Welcome to Work the Room with Lauren Ansley!

In this introductory episode, Lauren shares what audience engagement really means, why connection doesn't happen by accident, and what listeners can expect from future ep