Last month, I delivered a keynote

from a beautiful virtual venue.

Festive 30-second reel from tech check

the day before I presented is here.

Below, I’ve outlined 3 tips

for virtual presentations which apply

even if you’re delivering

from your office or home.

1. Practice in the space
Arrange for advance tech rehearsal time so you’re familiar with the set up: cameras, monitors, screens, chat roll…and how far left or right you can move before you’re out of frame or lights. Test the mic. Figure out where you’ll set the items you need. (Water, support materials, etc.)

2. Look through the lens
As I teach in Rock The Room®, there’s a difference between looking at the lens and looking through the lens. Looking at the lens creates a more distant feel. Looking through the lens brings you into people’s hearts and homes/offices.

3. Vary your focus
It’s tempting to study attendees’ faces, reactions, and even backgrounds. And that matters—people feel seen, and it reinforces that you’re live, not pre-recorded. But whenever you’re looking at the people on screen, you’re not looking into their eyes. And looking through the lens into people’s eyes is one of the most powerful ways to create connection in a virtual environment.

Remember: the tech is simply a tool.

Learn how best to use it

to enhance your message and

—as my tagline has been for years—

COMMUNICATE > CONNECT > COME ALIVE.

Risk Forward & Rock On,