Public Speaking Coaching/Training Online: Challenges & Opportunities (Interview)
I was recently interviewed via email for a student project that addressed some of the challenges & opportunities of coaching/training public speaking online. Below are 8 questions and my responses. My target client is a subject matter expert who wants to speak with greater confidence and clarity. About 80% of my clients fall into this […]
Sharing PowerPoint in Zoom with One Screen (or use 2 screens!)
It’s been more than 2 years since most people have been using Zoom (or other online videoconferencing tools), but many still struggle with sharing PowerPoint slides, especially if they only have one screen. In the video below, I limited myself to only my laptop screen to show a couple of ways to share PowerPoint presentations […]
10 Ways to Deal with Someone Who Talks Too Much on the Phone or in an Online Meeting
You’re on a Zoom meeting or a phone call and someone doesn’t stop talking, making it hard to exit or to hear from others in a meeting. Below are 10 tips for taking control of a conversation and bringing it to a close in a professional and (mostly) graceful manner.
Mini-Workshop: Make a Great First Impression Online
Make a great 1st impression online! Learn how in this Mini-Workshop (29 minutes). -Look Professional Online -Wield Tools of Engagement (online or in-person) -Tame the Technology Monster This presentation was in front of a live, virtual audience for PowerTalk Power Club (some of the audience interaction was edited out). RESOURCE PAGE MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO […]
Stop Flashing People on Video Calls!
To avoid the tell-tale flashes of bright on your face during a video call when you check email, a website (or sneak a peak at Facebook), you can change several settings to a dark mode (Outlook, Chrome, PC settings) In the video below, I share how to: 1. Change Outlook to Dark Mode 2. Get […]
Don’t Fumble Sharing Your Slides in Zoom!
Don’t be THAT person–the one who fumbles sharing their slides, or shows all the thumbnails. In this video, you will see first the “bad” of what often happens, then how to share smoothly: 1. Get your slides ready to share, already in slideshow mode 2. Hit the green share button3. select your slides4. Share (blue […]
3 Ways to Share Slides as Zoom Background
Have you noticed when you have been in the audience for a Zoom meeting and the speaker is sharing slides, how small the video looks? Of course, you can change your view option to “side-by-side” and adjust the relative sizes of the shared content and the speaker video, but do you want to count on […]
11/11/20 Free Online Training: VIRTUAL PRESENTATION SUCCESS
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2020Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST Register Register on Eventbrite Build fundamental skills essential to presenting in a virtual environment. Virtual Presentation Success introduces you to the unique virtual presentation environment, familiarizes you with common platform tools (specifically in Zoom), and digs deep on how to design a presentation to […]
Virtual Presentation Checklist
Pilots use them. Doctors use them. Checklists. You might use checklists for packing, or for a grocery list. But, do you have a virtual presentation checklist? A presentation checklist can be a lifesaver! Click HERE or on the image below to get your Virtual Presentation Checklist!
Don’t Be in the Dark!
Experiment with lighting for online meetings In the video below, I experiment with no extra lights, ring lights, and using parchment paper over the ring lights to try to adjust the brightness for virtual meetings. I’d love to know how you get your lighting just right (I’m open to change!)