Ken can work with several room layouts. If there’s a need for a lot of audience interaction, an aisle makes things a lot easier. For audience question and answer sessions, games, and quizzes, an additional handheld microphone is very useful.
He can also work with you on the room setup and make sure that people are not hiding out in the back row or are invisible behind a post.
For groups over 40, Ken prefers a lavaliere/clip-on microphone. Fresh batteries insure an uninterrupted session. Ken is able to work with a handheld microphone but as it changes the way he is able to move, he appreciates knowing about it before the day of the presentation.
Ken do not requires a podium as he tends of move around a bit. Sometimes he brings props, giveaways, and other items up on stage, so a small table (or podiums with storage shelves) can give him an easily accessible place for them.
Ken likes to get a feel for the room setup and check the microphone at least 30 minutes before his presentation. He’s more than happy to do a room check the day before the session.