Presenting to a Virtual Audience

According to research conducted by Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR), 42% of the U.S. labor force now works from home full-time. With the increase of the virtual work environment, even the strongest of presenters face new challenges. Strong presentation skills are essential for everyone—from those interviewing with a company for a new position to those involved with organizational presentations, nonprofit fundraising, government projects, sales or project meetings and more. Join this 3.5-hour interactive seminar and learn step-by-step techniques to convey a flawless virtual online presence—from presentations and sales pitches to typical daily team meeting skills. Gain confidence knowing that you have a plan to deliver a powerful message, overcome remote challenges and engage your audience.

Divided into six sections, this interactive learning session shares tips on how to:

• Generate a presentation plan that delivers a powerful message.

• Create impactful and memorable visuals.  

• Leverage virtual tools and platforms to create meaningful interaction.

• Employ advanced tricks and troubleshooting techniques for lighting, cameras, microphones, meeting minders and more.

• Build trust and rapport by using interpersonal cues for the virtual world.  

• Develop strategies to engage, persuade and inspire others with confidence.

• Create meaningful interaction with your audience that inspires—during the meeting and after.

• Developing the presentation:
  
  
  
• How to script your presentation.

• Ways to employ proven storytelling principles.

• How to time and plan special interactions and activities such as meeting warmups and breakout sessions.

• Creating impactful visuals to support your presentation:
  
  
  
• When to use virtual aids and when not to.

• Methods for using virtual aids to control the tempo and mood of the meeting.

• How to use virtual aids to boost your presenting confidence.

• Troubleshooting advanced equipment set-up:
  
  
  
• Tips for arranging cameras and webcams in your meeting.

• Expert-level techniques for microphones and lighting.

• Considerations for using various software programs and online meeting platforms, along with the most common problems and how to overcome them.

• Building trust and rapport with your audience:
  
  
  
• Strategies for opening a presentation or meeting.

• Methods to set expectations for a successful meeting.

• Techniques to eliminate virtual stage fright.

• Capturing and maintaining the attention of your audience:
  
  
  
• Ways to employ the use of questions, polls, and activities.

• Specific vocal techniques that stimulate and energize the audience.

• How to control and limit multi-tasking and silence by others during the meeting.

• Inspiring action after the meeting:
  
  
  
• Decisive words and plans that motivate action.

• Methods for using goals and deadlines to create change.

• Strategies to establish follow-up and follow-thorough.