Let’s get started on improving your virtual presentation skills!
If you are not sure how to persuade instantly from screen to screen, you are not alone!
One benefit of presenting virtually is the control you have over your environment. Once you master your setup and have troubleshot any potential technological issues, you will find that you feel more in control of what your audience is seeing in your background, what they are hearing, and how you are presenting yourself. With your online presence, you are curating a virtual experience for your viewers that can either be extremely informative and eye-catching, or distracting and unprofessional.
It has become a new and additional challenge to navigate how you represent yourself in the virtual world, but luckily, the choice is yours!
So, with the wave of virtual conferences and meetings coming through your workplace, let’s walk through some tips to ensure you are making a professional impression on the screens around the world—from the very first moment.
With the switch to digital meetings, presenters must be comfortable and well-versed in techniques to use during an online conference.
While there are many similarities between presenting in person and online, there is frequently more anxiety around virtual presentations.
In part, many presenters feel more pressure in a virtual space because of the need to set up the space and technology appropriately in order to deliver a memorable talk.
Think about all of the things you do not have to worry about when presenting in person. Most often you are not responsible for creating a distraction-free space and ensuring all of the technology is working well before you jump into the conference. In addition, with an online space you are being forced to adjust to talking into a camera, rather than interacting with a group of people and connecting individually with your audience.
For some, this makes presenting easier; however, for those who have been leading conferences and getting involved in meetings for a long time, you may have a hard time adapting to an environment that is not face-to-face.
Remember that even if you are not able to use your physical presence as a means to impress your audience, you can still make a memorable first impression in a virtual setting.
With this virtual presentations e-book and checklist, you will be sure to feel prepared and supported going into your virtual presentation! I’ll walk you through exactly how to prepare, set up your background, and lead a professional meeting in this virtual space.
