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.

Being Brought On Stage

When your hand is raised, the broadcaster can add you to the stage with a single click.

Once on stage:

• Your audio and video are active

• 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:

• Moving Around With Click-to-Cluster™
• Your First 5 Minutes In miingl
• How miingl Works In Real Life
• Participant Etiquette In miingl Spaces