Stand Out in Your Next Online Presentation
Did you know that for many people, they would rather die than speak in public? Scientific studies have shown that a fear of public speaking was found to be a more pressing concern than death – only the loss of a family member was deemed a more terrifying thought!
Now that we have all embraced the ‘new normal’, and are planning to permanently transition to hybrid work, a lot of people have asked me about my thoughts. What is the ideal setup for effective remote meetings when working from home? What do you need to consider when setting up hybrid and huddle spaces at work? What are the most important things to consider when trying to engage during a video conferencing and screen sharing session? What are the best practices?
Most articles about remote meetings talk about lighting and cameras, and I wont harp on that as these subjects as they have been beaten to death already. I want to talk about the things that no one else is thinking about and some of my learning from years of watching people present using existing video conferencing tools.
The importance of presence during an online meeting
Yes, you must portray a good image during any online presentation. Human brains are wired to respond to faces and people – not PowerPoint decks. If you want to build any trust and make your customers gain confidence, this is essential. A good light and a decent camera is a low bar now.