The challenge
Hannah was running webinars for people who wanted to learn and grow, but the traditional format felt flat. Everyone sat there listening, but she couldn't tell if anything was landing - were they engaged? Did they relate? Who knows.
"The traditional way is boring... I can't go back to static slide decks anymore."
The real challenge wasn't just making things interesting - it was creating a space where people felt safe enough to truly open up. That takes trust, and trust doesn't happen when you're just talking at people.
The solution
Since April 2024, Hannah ditched the "me talk, you listen" setup and made her webinars interactive using AhaSlides' anonymous sharing features.
She asks questions like "What's your why for being here tonight?" and lets people type anonymous responses. Suddenly, she saw honest answers like "I'm tired of trying hard and falling short" and "I'm still working on believing I'm not lazy."
Hannah also uses polls to show executive function skills in action: "You borrowed library books three weeks ago. What happens when they're due?" with relatable options like "Let's just say I'm a proud donor to the library's late fee fund."
After each session, she downloads all the data and runs it through AI tools to spot patterns for future content creation.
The result
Hannah transformed boring lectures into genuine interactions where people feel heard and understood - all while keeping the anonymity that webinars provide.
"I often sense patterns from my coaching experience, but the presentation data gives me concrete evidence to build my next webinar content around."
When people see their exact thoughts reflected by others, something clicks. They realize they're not broken or alone - they're part of a group dealing with the same challenges.
Key outcomes:
- People participate without feeling exposed or judged
- Real connection happens through shared anonymous struggles
- Coaches get better data on what audiences actually need
- No tech barriers - just scan a QR code with your phone
- Safe spaces where honest sharing leads to real help
Beyond Booksmart now uses AhaSlides for:
Anonymous sharing sessions - Safe spaces for people to reveal real struggles without judgment
Interactive skill demonstrations - Polls that show executive function challenges in relatable scenarios
Real-time audience assessment - Understanding knowledge levels to adjust content on the fly
Community building - Helping people realize they're not alone in their challenges
