Today is the day that for exactly 6 months, I have not travelled anywhere. Since the beginning of the pandemic, like so many others, I've been homebound. A few things I have learnt over this short period. 1) Virtual keynotes not only can be as useful as in-person talks, but the visual opportunities are endless and I cannot wait to show you a few examples of what we have done already. 2) It feels good not to contribute to global warming by flying and traveling less. 3) I can work more than ever. Literally, 10-12 hours, no weekends, this is a vicious circle. You keep on finishing tasks but you never finish the list. 4) Consequently, I have to put much more emphasis on my mental health. If you spend all your time in a swimming pool, all you can do is swim. This is what happens to me now. 5) The logistics of virtual keynotes is twice as hard as for in-person keynotes (I would have not believed you if you had told me this 6 months ago). What have you learnt over this turbulent period? #covid #covid19 #keynote #speaker …see more