About the Book


Drawn from her extensive experience as a nationally recognized speaker, master facilitator, and panel moderator, Kristin Arnold provides insights into what it takes to be a brilliant panelist on a panel discussion.

With this 78 page user-friendly guide, you discover everything you need to know to prepare for a panel discussion AND to contribute to a lively and informative conversation!   

Kristin answers such diverse questions such as:

  • How do I prepare for a panel discussion?
  • What's the best way to practice beforehand?
  • How do I engage in a lively conversation?
  • How do I respond to questions - even when the question is awkward?
  • How do I get a word in edgewise when other panelists are doing all the talking?


Not to worry!  Everything you need to know is in this little book. By incorporating just a few of these best practices, you will provide great value to the audience AND look brilliant!

and get these BONUS Gifts with purchase!

  • Panelist Prep Worksheet

    to use with the meeting organizer and/or panel moderator to make sure you cover all the questions you need to ask during the first call.

  • Panelist Planning Worksheet

    a worksheet to help you organize your thoughts, key messages, and memorable headlines.

  • Panelist Countdown Checklist

    to help you be prepared for your panel discussion.

  • Panelist Do's & Don'ts Tip Sheet

    A reminder on what to do...and what not to do during the panel session.

  • Photo Opportunties List

    A quick checklist to give your friends or event photographer - to get GREAT photos & video!

  • Kristin Arnold

    Certified Professional Facilitator | Master

    Kristin Arnold

    Kristin Arnold MBA, CSP, CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, CPF | Master, is passionate about making all panel discussions more engaging, interactive and collaborative. She has surveyed and studied what makes panel discussions absolutely fabulous – or not.

    Since 1993, Kristin is the founder and President of Quality Process Consultants, a boutique consulting firm specializing in galvanizing leaders and their teams to think things through, make better collaborative decisions to achieve sustainable results.

    She’s a high stakes meeting facilitator, trainer, keynote speaker and panel moderator, known for her concrete approaches and practical concepts, tools and techniques her clients can apply immediately to see positive, substantive results.

    Kristin was one of the first female graduates of the United States Coast Guard Academy and the first woman stationed onboard the USCGC Buttonwood, a seagoing buoy tender.

    She parlayed her understanding of teams and teamwork with an MBA in Marketing Strategy into a specialized management consulting firm focused on building extraordinary teams in the workplace.

    She is an award-winning author and Past President of the US National Speakers Association. She divides her time between Scottsdale, Arizona and Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Bill Verhell, CEO, QuickFi

A Must Read for All Panelists

Bill Verhell, CEO, QuickFi

I can't believe how much valuable time is being wasted in terrible panel discussions at industry conferences. Panelists are desperately in need of this book and your simple, powerful, transformational advice.
Dave Lutz, President, Velvet Chainsaw Consulting

A Great Resources for Coaching & Training Panelists to Bring Their A-Game

Dave Lutz, President, Velvet Chainsaw Consulting

The Powerful Panelist offers practical advice for making panel sessions more conversational, engaging and impactful. It’s a great resource for conference organizers to use for coaching and training panelists to bring their A-game. Whether you’re a novice or experienced panelist, Kristin Arnold provides easy how-to’s for differentiating as a panelist both in-person and remotely.
Daniel Anstandig, CEO, Futuri

Lots of Ideas to Leave a Lasting Impact

Daniel Anstandig, CEO, Futuri

Whether you are new to being on a panel or a veteran panelist, Kristin Arnold’s latest book, The Powerful Panelist is full of ideas and tips to create conversations that resonate with the audience and leave a lasting impact.
Brian Tracy, NYT Best Selling Author

Loaded with Practical & Usable Ideas

Brian Tracy, NYT Best Selling Author

This is an incredible book, loaded with practical ideas you can use to be an extraordinary panel member.
Panelists are desperately in need of this book

Panelists are desperately in need of this book

Panelists are desperately in need of this book

I can't believe how much valuable time is being wasted in terrible panel discussions at industry conferences. Panelists are desperately in need of this book and your simple, powerful, transformational advice.
Dave Lutz, President, Velvet Chainsaw Consulting

Kristin Arnold provides easy how-to’s

Dave Lutz, President, Velvet Chainsaw Consulting

The Powerful Panelist offers practical advice for making panel sessions more conversational, engaging and impactful. It’s a great resource for conference organizers to use for coaching and training panelists to bring their A-game. Whether you’re a novice or experienced panelist, Kristin Arnold provides easy how-to’s for differentiating as a panelist both in-person and remotely.
Daniel Anstandig, CEO, Futuri

The Powerful Panelist is full of ideas and tips

Daniel Anstandig, CEO, Futuri

Whether you are new to being on a panel or a veteran panelist, Kristin Arnold’s latest book, The Powerful Panelist is full of ideas and tips to create conversations that resonate with the audience and leave a lasting impact.
Brian Tracy-NYT Best Selling Author

This is an incredible book

Brian Tracy-NYT Best Selling Author

This is an incredible book, loaded with practical ideas you can use to be an extraordinary panel member.