Have you ever watched a video of yourself presenting and thought, “Oh, that’s WEIRD! I didn’t realize I did that?”
That’s how I felt years ago when I watched a video of myself presenting to a small group.
Not once. Not twice. But THREE times, I hitched up my pants. It wasn’t because I was acting out the part of some country hick character. No. I had simply lost some weight and had forgotten to wear a belt.
If I hadn’t watched the video, I would have been completely unaware.
So, that’s the first tip: video your presentations (and, of course, WATCH them)
Whether you are aware of it or not, your body language can speak volumes– in person or online.
In the video below (7:41) you will learn a few body language tips, mostly as related to online presentations and video conferencing with 2 main concepts: Frame & Face
A quick summary . . .
Frame:
How you gesture depends on how far away you are from the camera.
Upper body vs. Head & shoulders
3 things to avoid up close:
1. Monster Hands
2. Fly-in Hands
3. Wild Head
Face:
3 Things to do to better connect and convey emotion:
1. Be Congruent
2. Smile More
3. Make Eye Contact
