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Sessions
Sessions are the heart of ConnectedCoach. Each session is a live gathering where members present short talks, ask questions, and learn from each other.
Browsing Sessions
The home page shows all upcoming sessions. Each session card displays:
- Title and description
- Date and time (shown in your local timezone)
- Status — whether registration is open
- Available roles — which slots are still open
Click any session to view its full detail page.
Session Statuses
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Open | Accepting registrations — sign up now |
| Full | All slots are filled — check back if someone cancels |
| Closed | Registration has been closed by an admin |
| In Progress | The session is happening right now |
| Completed | The session has ended |
| Cancelled | The session was cancelled |
Participant Roles
Every session has four roles. When you register, you choose the role that fits you:
Host
The host opens and closes the session and moderates the discussion. Each session has one host.
Presenter
Presenters give a short talk (typically 10 minutes) followed by a Q&A period. Sessions have a limited number of presenter slots.
Interviewer
The interviewer asks questions during Q&A, helping draw out insights from each presenter. Sessions may have zero or one interviewer.
Guest
Guests watch and participate in the discussion. Guest slots are limited per session.
TIP
For a detailed breakdown of each role, see the Roles reference.
Registering for a Session
- Open the session detail page.
- Choose your role from the available options.
- If registering as a presenter, you can optionally add a talk title and description.
- If registering as a guest, you can optionally share topics of interest or questions.
- Click Register.
- You'll receive a confirmation email with the session details.
WARNING
You must provide your name to register. If you haven't set your name yet, you'll be prompted to enter it during registration.
Premium Roles
Some communities require a premium membership to register as a presenter, interviewer, or host. If you see a message about premium access, check with your community admin about membership options.
After Registering
Once registered, the session detail page shows:
- Your role badge next to your name in the participant list
- A Join Meeting button (visible when a meeting URL has been set)
- The option to cancel your registration
Cancelling Your Registration
- Open the session detail page.
- Click Cancel Registration.
- Confirm the cancellation.
- You'll receive a confirmation email, and your slot opens up for other members.
Creating a Session
If your community allows it, members can create their own sessions. Premium membership may be required depending on your community's settings.
- (Via Claude) Ask something like "Create a MicroTalk on March 5 at 10am Mountain Time about AI agents."
- The session is created with Open status and you can optionally register yourself as a presenter or guest in the same step.
- You can edit or cancel sessions you created.
TIP
Session creation is currently available through the Claude integration. Ask Claude to create, edit, or cancel sessions on your behalf.
Session Timeline
A typical MicroTalk session follows this flow:
- Host opens the session and welcomes everyone.
- Presenters take turns giving their talks (default: 10 minutes each).
- Q&A follows each talk (default: 5 minutes), led by the interviewer if one is assigned.
- Open discussion — guests and presenters exchange ideas.
- Host wraps up the session.
Managing Sessions with Claude
You can browse, register, and manage sessions through Claude Desktop. For example: "What sessions are coming up?" or "Register me as a presenter for the March session." See Using Claude for setup instructions.