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❌ Avoid These Common Zoom Mistakes Virtual presentations have become the norm, and when done well, can actually be a really fantastic experience. But let's face it, combining public speaking with the possibility for technical challenges, can make presenting in Zoom feel a little scary. Don't worry though, Marielou Mandl has got your back with some practical tips to help you shine in your next online presentation. #zoom #videotips

💻 "𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲: 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡—𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮." In the latest episode of 𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉?, Lucia Dore hosts Professor Susan Ford to discuss how to own the virtual stage. From Zoom to Teams, here’s how you can bring energy, clarity, and connection to your audience—even when they’re just little boxes on a screen. 🎯 Top insights: • Set your stage: lighting, angles, and a clutter-free backdrop make all the difference. • Speak to one “ideal listener” for a natural, engaging tone. • Energy ≠ volume. It’s about your presence, passion, and preparation. 🔑 Control is key: A great virtual meeting needs house rules, short presentations, and strategic audience interaction to keep things flowing. 🎥 Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gDY--iws What’s your go-to trick for nailing virtual presentations? Share below! 👇 #VirtualCommunication #PublicSpeakingTips #BusinessEnglish #OnlineMeetings #PresentationSkills

In this video, learn the three elements that work together to create engaging presentations. You'll also learn presentation tips that you can quickly implement today—whether you're presenting in person or on Zoom. http://ow.ly/pA4050Ia6YP #AskTheExperts #presentationskills #publicspeaking

Meet Denise Gabel at the Engaging Conference Hybrid! She is an international bestselling author, professional speaker, and mentor on the power of change! She loves to create environments to harvest these stories and share her can-do stories with others through her empowering speaking engagements. https://lnkd.in/gQhGE4x #engagingvirtualmeetings #johnchen #virtualmeeting #zoom #virtualevent #virtualconference #engagingvirtualconference

Meet Denise Gabel at the Engaging Conference Hybrid! She is an international bestselling author, professional speaker, and mentor on the power of change! She loves to create environments to harvest these stories and share her can-do stories with others through her empowering speaking engagements. https://lnkd.in/gbqJB-v #engagingvirtualmeetings #johnchen #virtualmeeting #zoom #virtualevent #virtualconference #engagingvirtualconference

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP - EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION SKILLS IN A HYBRID WORLD: DELIVER PRESENTATIONS WITH POWER, PERSUASION AND IMPACT For more information on this workshop, visit: https://lnkd.in/gyeAkwVn WHEN: May 15, 2024 from 9am-4:30pm CST. The session will be delivered on the Zoom platform so all participants will work from their own workspace and use their own computer. Zoom has video capability but, if the participant's computer is not equipped with a camera, audio will also work. The per person fee for 1-2 participants is $495 per person; 3 or more $445 per person. Participants should enter the Zoom training room at least 15 minutes (8:45 AM) before the start time. The entire fee is non-refundable if a cancellation occurs less than 7 days before the date; substitutions are allowed up to the date of the workshop. This session is approved for 6 1/2 hours of CPE credits. To register or see a list of the other workshops we offer, visit https://lnkd.in/g5t3V8A #education #workshop #presentationskills #workshops

🎉 Just completed the course “Nano Tips for Creating Captivating Virtual Presentations with Lorraine K. Lee"! In today's tech-driven world, mastering virtual communication is more important than ever, especially as in-person meetings become increasingly rare. Looking forward to leveraging these skills to enhance interactions with colleagues, prospects, and clients through virtual calls Check it out: https://lnkd.in/e7cRMQeD #presentationskills #virtualteams.

Meet Denise Gabel at the Engaging Conference Hybrid! She is an international bestselling author, professional speaker, and mentor on the power of change! She loves to create environments to harvest these stories and share her can-do stories with others through her empowering speaking engagements. https://lnkd.in/gbqJB-v #engagingvirtualmeetings #johnchen #virtualmeeting #zoom #virtualevent #virtualconference #engagingvirtualconference

Don’t be like 99% of people who continue to make this mistake on Zoom calls… I know it’s an easy habit to fall into but it is significantly decreasing the impact of your online presentations and videos! The good news is if you practice you can remove this bad habit very quickly 🙂 Find out what I’m talking about here 👇 #publicspeaking #presentationskills #confidence #video

It's time to level up your virtual presentations. By now we should all know how to turn on and off our mics and video and how to screen share. If you don’t, where were you in 2020?! Yet I never cease to be amazed by how poorly some people communicate on Zoom (or any other virtual platform). Bad camera positioning. Distracting backgrounds. Poor lighting. In this carousel I unpack 8 ways on how you can give a better virtual presentation. What would you add to this list? Are you giving any virtual presentations this year? #publicspeakingtips #publicspeaking #speaking #zoom ------- Hi, I'm Eva. I help CEOs and professional speakers develop and deliver compelling keynotes. Need help? Send me a DM.