Feedback from American Chamber of Commerce on 'Presenting virtually with impact' webinar

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Remote communication is set to double after the pandemic.

Are you ready to meet this challenge?

I'm excited to share with you the results of my webinar on 'Presenting virtually with impact', kindly hosted by the German Belgian Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce and the American Chamber of Commerce for Belgium.

Their members shared many immediate takeaways and posed some challenging questions like:

  1. How do you interact with the audience? Do you have tips for engaging them even more?

  2. I usually read using a prompter/document when making online speeches. This makes me feel confident but makes the presentation very robotic. What are your tips for being a great communicator?

  3. How much would you need to invest for a good setup at home for online presentations?

Mastering public speaking does not have to be scary. Here are few takeaways that can help you on your journey in giving executive presentations. 

  • Be proud of your pronunciation

  • It's better to be authentic than to be artificial

  • Articulate the message and speak more slowly

  • Pause or vary your rate of speech

  • Stand up to speak

  • Try to adjust the tone of my voice

  • Use more lighting

  • Use fewer idioms

  • Good structure - take your audience on a journey

  • Pronunciation is very important

  • Look at the camera

  • Your accent is OK!

Learning never stops, especially when it comes to business communication and presentation skills.

If you want to discuss your company’s Business English communication or Presentation communication needs, I offer free 30-minute consultations through the contact page of my site. I’d love to meet you.