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Guest Guide: The Neuromodulation Podcast

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We are honored to welcome you as a guest of The Neuromodulation Podcast.

The INS team selectively curates the voices we welcome onto the show. Your insight, diverse perspective, and leadership in the field of neuromodulation have not gone unnoticed by the INS and its leadership; we are immensely grateful.

This guide is here to ensure you are well-prepared for recording day. While some guests have ample presentation and/or podcast experience, others are just starting out. To accommodate the breadth of experience:

All guests should read the blue/red/orange/green content. If you are feeling relaxed about recording, this run down (~2 minutes) will have you covered.

The black content (~5 minutes) is available for anyone with lingering questions.

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Contacts & Links

General Inquiries:

podcast@neuromodulation.com⁠

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Preparation

The host of your episode is your primary point of contact to coordinate scheduling, content strategy, launch schedule, and social media promotion.

You can research or prepare as much or little as you like. Generally, your topic is around expertise you can be casually interviewed on (i.e., Authors don’t need to study their own book before an interview).

If there are specific questions or prompts you would like your host to ask, or key takeaways you want to be sure we hit home on, try to let us know before recording day. Last minute asks are alright, but a little notice helps.

Don’t sweat it. You’ll be great. We will do post-editing to show you in your best light.

Recording Day

Clothing

‘Smart casual’ to professional.

Do:

Be mindful of how aesthetic reflects your professional ‘brand’.

Be yourself.

Be comfortable.

Do Not Wear:

Clothing with distracting graphics or words, including notable presence of name brands.

Clothing that restricts your diaphragm/breathing while sitting.

For on-site recordings:

Some camera angles may feature the lower body. Sit in your clothing in advance of recording day to assess comfort and cut.

Note:

If you are ‘not a [suit/tie/button down/dress] person’, do not wear them. Discomfort shows on camera. Guests and hosts wear a range of apparel, from a blazer, tee, and hole-free denim to a sweater and slacks or polished dress. Authenticity is key.

Remember: What you say is more important than what you wear.

Presence & Tone

Keep it relaxed and conversational — it’s a chat, not a presentation.

Pretend the host is a peer at a conference, casually inquiring about a topic you’re well-versed in.

Share impressive insights, casually. Being ‘salesly’ or contrived is off-putting to podcast listeners.

Remember: you are impressive simply being you — that’s why you were invited onto the show.

Be mindful of body language and how fidgeting, crossed-arms, a shaking leg, etc. convey your tone.

Eye contact matters.

For on-site recording, look at your host as though it’s a natural conversation, other than during the intro and closing remarks — then look at the camera with a neutral face or smile.

For Zoom recording, look at the lens and take in your screen/host with peripheral vision, rather than focusing your eyes on the center of your screen.

Take your time.

Take a deep breath.

Ask to pause or take a break.

Take a sip of water anytime; try to give a full second between a sip and speaking as we’ll likely cut the sip from the content.

If you feel uneasy, take another deep breath, ask for a pause, or ask your host for guidance.

The first cut won’t be the final cut.

Ask to hit the ‘rewind button’ — you can do a question over or rephrase a sentence in the moment.

In post-production, we’ll remove awkward moments or delays; you can’t ‘mess it up’, we promise.

If a response is lengthier than optimal for listeners — we will shorten it later. If too concise for listeners to fully grasp, your host will ask a follow-up question. Just be yourself, and speak authentically and organically. Leave the rest to us.

On-Site Recording

Site logistics vary per location. You will receive an email in advance of recording day with logistical info.

Generally, we will have water, coffee, tea, and light snacks available.

Eye contact: Smile and look at the camera during the host’s intro and concluding remarks. Otherwise, look at your host as though you’re having a natural conversation.

Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or accessibility requests.

Zoom Recording

Eye contact: Look at the camera lens and take in the host on the screen with peripheral vision, rather than focusing your eyes on the screen.

Equipment:

Laptop or desktop with webcam.

For best connection, close other apps/windows.

If you don’t have a laptop or desktop, inform host well in advance if you plan to use your phone.

On Android, use Chrome. On iOS, use Safari.

Strong internet connection.

Instead of WiFi, connect to your router with an ethernet cable, if accessible.

If recording from home, turn off/disable WiFi on other devices using the same WiFi, such as TVs, streaming computers, iPads, etc.

Earbuds or headphones (recommended to prevent audio echoes).

High-quality external microphones also work well but come with other logistical concerns, i.e., if it is a tabletop microphone on a stand, be wary of setting things down on or tapping the table/desk, as the vibration can come through very loudly.

Updated version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.

Zoom app downloaded to your device.

A light source (i.e., ring light or lamp (two right behind either side of your computer can create well-balanced lighting).

If seated in front of a window, close the blinds partially or in full so you are not backlit. A window slightly off to the side of your work station is optimal.

Background: Be thoughtful about location. Remove HIPAA-protected documents or distractions (i.e., people, clutter) from view. You may use the ‘blur background’ feature or a professional, non-distracting

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For our prep session, it is ideal to mimic the environment for recording day to troubleshoot. Take a moment to setup your space as you plan to have it for recording day.

Publication & Promotion

About The Neuromodulation Podcast

Dive into the forefront of today’s emerging neuromodulation techniques, insights, and ethical and clinical applications.

From clinicians and patients to researchers and engineers, we aspire to share the voices of neuromodulation with the world as we expand the impact and reach of our society.

Vision

Fostering a world where neuromodulation's value and potential are universally recognized and embraced.

Mission

Catalyze progress and innovation in neuromodulation by delivering visionary, balanced, and impartial insights that foster international awareness and alignment within the field, ultimately improving patient care and advancing the global neuromodulation community.

Values

Elevate International Awareness and Alignment: In an interconnected world, it's crucial to promote global awareness and alignment within the neuromodulation community. We aspire to elevate international perspectives, share the breadth of cultural nuances in the field, and facilitate collaboration among neuromodulators worldwide to advance healthcare on a global scale.

Elevate Patient Voices: Our dedication to healthcare extends beyond physicians, allied health professionals, and engineers. We aim to elevate patient voices by sharing their stories and insights, and aspire to foster a deeper understanding of patient perspectives to enhance the quality of care provided.

Elevate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: We recognize the importance of a diverse and inclusive neuromodulation landscape, and that opportunities for belonging require equitable community action to enact. Our commitment is to facilitate conversations and actions that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the field of neuromodulation so that, together, we can create a more welcoming environment for all.

Elevate Efficiency: We aspire to be the go-to resource for streamlining neuromodulation knowledge. We deliver content that transforms information into easily digestible insight, empowering you to make the most of your valuable time and advance your professional development effortlessly.

Elevate Career Trajectories: Join us on a journey dedicated to helping neuromodulators develop their careers. Our podcast is a gateway to unlock opportunities for professional development, growth, and advancement.

Contacts & Links

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