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Be theatrical
While it is always important to be authentic when presenting, a virtual presentation is akin to a stage performance.
Your "stage" is now a small virtual box. Therefore, your energy level, as well as your gestures, should be more pronounced than they normally would be if you were delivering the presentation in person. Virtual fatigue is real, and this will help to keep your audience alert and engaged.
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Be informal
The most sought-after speakers are not just subject matter experts now. They are those that can deliver personality.
Even if it is mainly one-sided, as a speaker you want to be as conversational as you can be. This is not the time to tone ...
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Say less
The attention span of people is short. Your lecture-style delivery should be short as well.
Try not to talk without interaction for longer than 15-20 minutes before having a scheduled question or activity. Not only will people tune you out but often you ar...
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Don't leave some attendees behind
As there are more options going forward for hybrid presentations, attendees may have the option to attend in person or to attend virtually. If your attendees are split, make sure you are acknowledging and interacting with those that are not there live and in person as well.
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Bring the fun
Think about what you can do that will be visually stimulating to your audience.
This could include things like wearing bright colors, having a fun background, or even having props. If you give presentations to the same audience on an ongoing basis, think about how you ...
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Public Speaking Needs A Lot Of Practice
- We normally do not practise before leading a Zoom Meeting or a presentation.
- We need to practise in front of the mirror even though it feels awkward, as it will help us sound authentic on the stage.
- Memorizing every word is not a great idea as it sounds robotic, but do ens...
Be generous
Address these two key questions:
- What do you want to accomplish by delivering your presentation? If you are presenting a product to a customer, do you want to make the sale to meet your quota, or do you believe your product will make their life bette...
Mastery
The assumption of Mastery is that people wish to get better at what they do as long as they care about it.
- Engagement in the task one is pursuing is key to mastery.
- To be engaged, you need to reach the state of flo...
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