Giving a presentation without having to prepare sounds like a dream come true, but in reality, there are so many things that can go wrong in a virtual environment. Thorough preparation is the key and today we are covering its steps and sharing speaking skills that are important in a virtual environment. Starting from the technology that has a mind of its own to the closing of your meeting, each step counts. In a virtual meeting we need more energy for keeping people engaged, so getting all things prepared will ensure a comfortable environment for attendees. Only then, they will feel comfortable sharing and participating. Donโt forget to jot down your biggest key takeaways, and how you'll apply them.
Show Notes
๐ค Preparing and practicing for meetings or presentations: This really works!
01:11๐ฅ๏ธ You canโt control technology 100% of the time.
02:58โก You will need a lot of energy for a quality presentation in the virtual form.
06:09๐ Know your technology 100% and keep your audience engaged.
07:34๐ Practice with your peers so everything can run smoothly with the clients.
08:52๐คท๐ผโโ๏ธ Make it about your audience: Whatโs in it for me?
10:23โ The work is in the preparation. The fun is in the presentation.
14:36โ๐ผ Two very important questions the audience always has on their minds.
15:24๐๐ผ Knowing your audience is crucial.
16:36๐ Prepare for the people who will not agree with you.
17:11๐ Importance of having a closed captioning for international presentations.
18:57๐ค Think about what you want your audience to feel, think, say or do differently..
20:14โณ Wait for people who are late?
20:44๐ฅ Cameras on or off?
21:54๐ How to engage with โthe quietโ participants?
24:36๐ฎโ๐จ Breakout sessions are great for debriefing.
26:06๐ The importance of polls.
28:16๐ค Let everyone talk about their favorite topic.
28:55โ๏ธ What if your speaking time gets cut short.
30:22๐ฅ๏ธ Have one or more backup devices for each meeting.
31:30๐ Importance of rebooting your computer on time.
33:05๐๐ผ Updating of your software and browser.
33:55๐ Donโt be afraid of the silence.
34:34๐ค๏ธ The Q & A period: getting the conversation back on track.
37:00โ๐ผ Have a point person: participating in multiple speaker presentations.
38:05๐ง What to do when your participants drop out of the meeting.
39:23๐๏ธ Using slides: in less is more.
39:55๐ Think about your ending: donโt lose your audience.
41:24๐๐ผ Opener: donโt start with boring and obvious things within the first two minutes.
42:40๐ค Remember: some people are not going to like your message.
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The Adopting Joy podcast was created to help you overcome adversity, follow your fate, and find joy, so you can create your best life. Join Colleen Seward Ryan as she shares inspirational insights and actionable tips, tools, and techniques on topics like dealing with difficult people, how to get and stay motivated, transforming your past into your purpose, inspiring dog stories, and more.
An international speaker and author, Colleen has entertained thousands with her energetic and inspirational keynotes in 48 states and six countries. She loves helping others overcome adversity, deal with difficult people and elevate their confidence. Colleen has made it her mission to inspire others to transform their struggles into successes