Being Invited On Stage With Call-to-Stage™
Call-to-Stage™ is an invitation, not a command.
It allows facilitators or broadcasters to invite participants into a shared conversation space so everyone can hear and see them clearly.
Call-to-Stage™ is not:
Being put on the spot
Being forced to speak
A permanent role change
You always choose whether to raise your hand, and you always choose whether to accept an invitation.
Raising Your Hand
If a session supports Call-to-Stage™, you’ll see a Raise Hand option.
You can raise your hand by:
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Clicking the designated hand raise button, or
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Using the hand raise option in the bottom control area
When your hand is raised:
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A hand icon appears on your video
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The broadcaster can see that you’re open to joining the stage
Raising your hand signals readiness. It lets the broadcaster know you’re comfortable being brought into the shared conversation.
Being Brought On Stage
When your hand is raised, the broadcaster can add you to the stage with a single click.
Once on stage:
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Your audio and video are active
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Other participants can hear and see you clearly
If you lower your hand or the broadcaster moves on, you’ll return to listening as part of the larger session.
Spotlight Mode
In some sessions, the broadcaster may choose to spotlight you.
Spotlighting:
Highlights your video for all participants
Helps the group focus on one voice at a time
You may be spotlighted briefly or for longer stretches, depending on the flow of the conversation. Spotlighting can be turned on or off by the host, and it does not lock you into speaking continuously.
What It Feels Like In Practice
Most participants describe Call-to-Stage™ as:
More relaxed than being called on in a meeting
Easier than interrupting a conversation
Less performative than presenting
Because the invitation is explicit and optional, it tends to feel more like being welcomed into a conversation than being put on display.
A Few Reassuring Things To Know
You never have to raise your hand
You can speak briefly and return to listening
You’re not expected to “perform.”
miingl is designed to support contribution, not pressure.
Where To Go Next
To learn more about participating:
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