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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