Executive Roundtable Moderator / Facilitator (Contract)

**Company:** Aphinia **Job Type:** Contract / Freelance **Location:** Multiple U.S. cities **Compensation:** $300–$750 per event, travel covered **About Aphinia** Aphinia is an exclusive community of 2,000\+ cybersecurity executives, including Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) from leading companies across North America. We host 60\+ private executive dinners annually, bringing together 25–30 senior cybersecurity leaders for candid, off\-the\-record discussions about the challenges shaping their industry. Our dinners are designed to be different from traditional networking events: no presentations, no sales pitches, and no forced networking. The goal is to create an environment where senior executives can exchange ideas, learn from their peers, and build meaningful relationships. We're looking for experienced facilitators who can help us deliver a consistently exceptional experience across cities throughout the United States. **The Opportunity** As an Aphinia Executive Roundtable Moderator, you will facilitate engaging discussions at private dinners attended by senior cybersecurity executives. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced executive facilitator, peer\-group chair, leadership coach, or professional moderator who enjoys bringing accomplished people together for meaningful conversations. Events typically take place in upscale private dining rooms at restaurants. Most are evening engagements lasting approximately 3–4 hours, including preparation, guest arrival, and the facilitated discussion. This is a flexible, per\-event contract opportunity. You choose which engagements you accept based on your availability and location. We prioritize local facilitators, so regular national travel is not required. **Responsibilities** * **Facilitate executive discussions:** Lead thoughtful conversations among 20–30 senior executives, encouraging candid dialogue and practical knowledge\-sharing. * **Create an inclusive environment:** Help participants feel comfortable contributing while balancing different personalities, seniority levels, and communication styles. * **Use structured discussion prompts:** Follow Aphinia's facilitation playbook, including opening remarks, discussion questions, transitions, and closing reflections. * **Manage group dynamics:** Encourage quieter participants to contribute, tactfully redirect dominant speakers, and keep discussions productive and on topic. * **Maintain neutrality:** Ensure the conversation remains peer\-focused and educational rather than promotional. Uphold confidentiality and reinforce our no\-pitch, off\-the\-record ground rules. * **Represent Aphinia professionally:** Set the tone for a polished, welcoming executive experience and coordinate with our event team before and during each dinner. * **Provide feedback:** Share brief post\-event observations to help us continually improve our format and attendee experience. **Qualifications** **Required:** * Demonstrated exp