No More Awkward Zoom Calls! Master Virtual Presentation With These Tips
Trying to make your voice heard in crowded Zoom calls is indeed stressful. But what if the problem wasn’t Zoom? What if the problem was… YOU?
Regardless, mastering virtual communication has become extremely necessary - be it for leading a remote team or for giving a high-stakes presentation. So we figured we’d put together this short-but-impactful Quick Thinks episode.
In episode 31 of the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast, Matt Abrahams brings the best quotes and the most important tips from 8 different communication experts on the art and science of effective virtual communication.
In this episode, we cover:
• Why virtual team communication is different from in-person interactions
• How to prevent your audience from suffering “Zoom fatigue”
• Why nonverbal cues are important even in Zoom calls
• How to combat the awkwardness of a virtual presentation
If you’ve ever struggled to hold attention during a presentation or wondered how to make your presence felt through a screen - this video has simple but effective tools that will level up your virtual communication game.
Key Quotes
• “I think it’s really important to change up activities REALLY quickly. Like every 10-15 minutes, I feel it’s almost like Sesame Street. Every 10-15 minutes, you have to change, you know, watching a video, to doing an activity, to breaking into small groups.” - Tina Seelig (01:37)
• “The fact is that I think we’ve become much more transactional as a result of the pandemic, and much more task-oriented, especially in business, at the expense of relationships. So we have a lot of contact, maybe, but not a whole lot of connection.” - Carole Robin (03:56)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:04 Engage Your Virtual Audience
03:26 Connect With Them
05:28 How You Show Up Matters
08:37 Conclusion
Relevant Links:
Jennifer Aaker: https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/j...
Naomi Bagdonas: https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/n...
Bob Sutton: https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/b...
Christian Wheeler: https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/c...
Tina Seelig: https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/t...
Sarah Soule: https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/s...
Brian Lowery: https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/b...
Carole Robin: https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/c...
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