How to give better presentations online and virtually

There has been a boom in working from home (WFH). Presenters, Leaders, Professional and Speakers suddenly need to be better at online presenting and virtual presentations.

 Here are some Tips & Resources that can help…

7 Essentials for Better Online Presentations & Meetings

1. KEEP IT SHORT – Shorter Sessions Work Better
2. TITLE THAT GRABS – Sharpen Your Titles and Descriptions
3. HAVE A HOST – Use A Moderator, Online MC Or Host – A Consistent Face & Voice
4. BE INTERACTIVE  – Interact with Attendees – Use Attendee Chat Early And Often
5. CAMERA – Use A Good Quality Camera And Look At The Lens
6. SOUND IS CRITICAL – Audio Quality – Consider A Background Nose & Room Acoustics and Use A Better Microphone.
7. PRACTICE! – Require Online Presenter Run-Throughs using YOUR Event Software (e.g. Zoom.us)

Remote Speaking, Webinar & Online Presentation Experts

These experts can help you deliver better online presentations and virtual events

• Roger Courville – Oregon USA – The Virtual Presenter http://thevirtualpresenter.com/
• Warwick Merry – Melbourne, Australia
• Marquesa Pettway – USA  – Zoom Expert
• Gina Carr – USA – Video Expert
• Julian Mather – Brisbane, Australia – Get Smart Video
• Dan Burrus – Futurist USA – has been presenting virtually and holographically for many years

Useful E-Books and Resources for Virtual Presenters

Roger Courville has developed these great e-books for virtual presenters..

• http://thevirtualpresenter.com/the-virtual-presenters-handbook/
• http://thevirtualpresenter.com/products/the-virtual-presenters-102-tips-for-online-meetings/

Useful Tips and Tools for an Online Presentation or Virtual Speaking

• You need Quality Audio and Video and good Wifi – Get Lights and Recording Equipment – We recommend Pacific Hi Fi NSW
• Use a good Camera
• Have a Backdrop – NOT too busy
• If it’s a critical event – Use a specialist Studio that is set up for live streaming (see below)

Simple Tips to improve Your Online Presentation

• Stand DON’T Sit to improve your presenter energy
• Ensure the Camera is at eye height – More face Less chin!
• Use a Notepad like a whiteboard – Show intimacy with Pen and Paper
• Use small Props to show don’t tell
• Go Slower and Use more Humour
• Watch and listen for audience feedback

Resources for Presenting Online

• http://warwickmerry.com/presentingonline/
• https://www.duarte.com/virtual-presentation-tips/
• https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/10-tips-giving-effective-virtual-presentations
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2018/08/13/how-to-give-the-best-virtual-presentation/
• https://magneticspeaking.com/9-important-tips-for-virtual-presentations/
• https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/presenting-in-front-of-a-virtual-audience-a-synthesis-of-research-in-higher-education

Facebook Groups for Online Speakers & Presenters

• Facebook Group – Remote Speaking – by Alan Stevens UK (Private Group for speakers only) – wow!
• Facebook Group – Remote Work Productivity – Technology & Mindset Tools – by Robert C Robertson NZ
• Facebook Group for Zoom users – Leveraging the Zoom Platform to Grow Your Biz by Marquesa Pettway

FURTHER READING

• Best Virtual TALENT & Presenters for Online Events & Virtual Conferences
• 2024 Guide To Australian Conference Speaker FEES (updated for Corona Crisis)
• Biggest MISTAKES made during an Online Presentation or Webinar
• LIVESTREAMING Resources for Virtual Conferences & Meetings during the Corona Crisis
• BEST RESOURCES & Strategies for Speakers & Presenters during the Co-Vid19 Corona Crisis

This Blog is provided as a service to all my colleagues in the Speaking, Events and Conference industries. Please contact me if you wish to have any alterations or ideas for a better Online Presentation.