Presentations Chock Full of Personality

If you still have a job and you're not on the front lines, you're probably spending a lot of time on Zoom. 

This might feel awkward at first, but just like public speaking and learning to play a new sport, it gets easier with practice.

I was already using Zoom to connect with clients, but now that leaving the house isn't an option, I've been spending a lot more time having virtual meetings, coaching sessions, coffee chats, happy hours, seders, craft dates, birthday parties (I turned 43 in quarantine), you get the idea. 

That's why I was delighted to share virtual work hacks, along with 4 other smart thinkers, to make your Zoom meetings more engaging in this #CareerCraft article for Brightly.

I taught 2 workshops last week, one for a nonprofit client on public speaking and one a collaboration with Danielle Zeitlin Hughes.

We had a great response and it turns out a lot of people want to create presentations (and Linkedin profiles and About pages) chock full of personality so keep your eyes peeled for more workshops coming your way. 

Last night I was reading to my 6-year old and thinking about how reading in character, acting out gestures, and being really playful with storytime is a great way to practice your speaking skills.  

So while you're at home, whether you're quarantining with children or without, I encourage you to make the most of your practice time, and try out these 9 steps to Emerge from Quarantine Speaking Like an Expert.

If I can be helpful in building your presence, putting together your signature talk or communicating with your team and clients through crisis, reach out. 

Just because the world is in chaos, doesn’t mean your communication has to be.