As we embark down the new Hybrid world of 2021, my goal is to offer fun, vibrant, entertaining and educational presentations, workshops and training to individuals, groups and at conferences and events. I combine years of in-person experience delivering keynote presentations and workshops, with extensive virtual presentation skills and training, to offer unique, fun and…
It’s really easy to start waffling when we’re filming. We can get really nervous or really excited, both of which can propel us into ramble mode. Or we just pack too much in our script! So, if you have a script, grab it and cut it in half. Every message can be edited and delivered…
When you’re presenting on camera, be yourself. Sometimes stage nerves can take over and we go into presentation mode where we get robotic and suddenly lose all our personality! Try your hardest not to lose yourself when you’re presenting. Don’t try to be like anybody else… When you’re presenting on camera, show people why you’re…
You might not like this message, but your video isn’t about you… It’s about your audience. Your role as a presenter is to transfer a message; to teach, inspire, educate, share insight… But we can easily lose focus – and focus on ourselves instead of focusing on our audience. Remember, your time on camera is…
Do you freeze up when you’re in front of the camera? You know they say about facing our fears… If you’re scared of using your camera, use your camera as much as possible. Grab your iPhone, put it on your cabinet and start talking about anything! Watch your video back but don’t critique yourself. Look…
Sometimes our biggest creative enemy is… ourself. That’s right! You and me. When we launch a new project, or we put ourselves out there with online video, we all have an inner voice that can barrack for us, or it can feed into our fears and doubts. Don’t focus on what you could, would, or…
In this age of digital distraction, we need to grab attention – fast. So start off with a spark. Can you begin with a fact, a question, a story, an anecdote, a quote? Get creative! Start your video in an engaging way because it only takes a few seconds for someone to click away. Do…
It’s really important, before you start filming, to say the right things to yourself. The language we use; the way we speak to ourselves (our self-talk) and about ourselves has a massive impact on how we deliver, and the faith that we have in our own ability. If you’re about to start filming, and you’re…
If you’re passionate about your topic and videoing yourself on camera is new for you, you’re going to feel nervous. It’s a good thing. Nervous energy is a plus… My advice is don’t resist it. When we push against our nerves, it actually makes it 10 times worse because we’re creating more resistance in the…
In this age of digital connection and digital distraction, eye contact has never been more important. So, when you’re videoing yourself, look at the camera and not at yourself! If you’re not looking at the lens your audience will feel disconnected. Eye (lens) contact shows that you’re engaged and present and makes your audience feel…