Monday, 20 April 2020

Delivering Effective Online Presentations

Delivering Effective Online Presentations

exhausted people at a keyboard

Are you looking for the secret of Webex sessions?

How about how to deliver fantastic Goto Webinar courses?

Why not the tips and tricks of Zoom sessions?

The fantastic news is it is not about the technology. In fact is has NEVER been about the technology. Let's face it, there are a stack of technologies available and I am sure there are plenty more in the pipeline.

In fact, here are some of the technologies currently available:

  • Goto Meeting
  • Goto Webinar
  • CyberLink U Meeting
  • Zoom Meeting
  • Zoom Webinar
  • Bluejeans
  • Google Hangouts Meet
  • Google Hangouts
  • Lifesize
  • Skype
  • FreeConference
  • Cisco Webex Meeting
  • Facetime

There is no way you will be able to master all of these. The rate of change of this technology is vast. New features are included all the time. And the good news is, you don't have to.

The great news is that it is not about the technology.

It is not even about you!

It is AAAALLLLLL about the audience.

So keep them busy. Keep them engaged. Keep them on the edge of their seats. Here are some ways to deliver fabulous and effective presentations:

Lots of slides: My average is one per second - (a slide with 4 points becomes 4 slides)

Make it interactive: polls, questions, responses in the chat, favourite coffee, biggest problems - fun questions.

Make it fun: Even if you are presenting academic delight - find a way to make it fun

Give more energy: one of the biggest things is you don't have the audience of the crowd to energise the room. It is all you. So use voice tone variations, pacing differences and even movement. I will lean into the camera and whisper!

Ask better questions: Make the audience actual think and reflect. Token questions just don't cut it.

Just a few ideas to help you perform better online.

If you need any further help, get in touch and we can make your next online session stand out!

 

PS The latest Get More Success Show episode is out. Hear from confessed Geek, Neil Thompson on how he we went from a Geek to someone who now helps other Geeks to Speak.
Not only that, but he also writes childrens books. Have a listen.

 

Warwick Merry - The Get More Guy, is your high energy, results focused, action oriented, no holds barred tour de force Master MC, keynote speaker and Exhibiting Specialist. He ensures your attendees Get More from your event. His MC work is like insurance for your event. It guarantees things will run smoothly and on time. As a speaker, he is like a dose of sparkling mineral water – a bubbling, burst of healthy, sustainable energy for your attendees.  If you need a burst of inspiration, cogitation and celebration at your next event you MUST book The Get More Guy, Warwick Merry.

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Tuesday, 14 April 2020

Why is Technology like Fire?

Why Is Technology Like Fire?

Technology is like fire because like fire, it is a brilliant tool and a poor master!

With so many online sessions and new apps and latest programs, people are forgetting that is NOT about the technology, it is ALL about the people.

Regardless of what technology you use, the focus needs to be on how to ENGAGE with who you are talking to, what are THEIR needs, how can you talk WITH them and not to them?

Over the Easter Break (which felt just like every other day because we all barely left the house!) many of us will have connected with family online. I am sure there was lots of: "We can't hear you", "Mute your microphone", "Unmute your microphone", "Have you got a microphone" kind of comments being made.

It is the joy of learning! If you are using technology more and more to connect, then make sure you get the basics right.

Here are some of the key mistakes that people make online so you don't have to make them!!

If you need help in your business or network, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

 

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Monday, 6 April 2020

How Do You Fight an Invisible Enemy?

How Do You Fight an Invisble Enemy?

sick man with enemy mask

Covid19 is essentially invisible. So much so that some people don't think it exists or don't understand how much damage it can do.

It is hard to see, hard to know if you have it, hard to come to terms how easily it can spread and how deadly it can be.

But it is not the only enemy at this time!

For some of us, the enemy is boredom, or the boredom of our kids, or the frustration of not knowing what is going to happen, or not knowing when life will go back to normal, or not knowing how you will pay the rent...

So how do you fight this invisible enemy?
How do you maintain strength when you are continually being drained?
How do you keep your spirits up when everything seems overwhelming, confusing and depressing?

The answer is HOPE.

Often it is the hope of a better future, a different opportunity, a new direction that keeps us going.
But HOPE is not always easy to maintain.

I like the definition of HOPE as Hearing Other Peoples Experiences.

Whether it is having a conversation with friends about how they are going, what are the positives they are experiencing or maybe it is reading some books or watching something that talks about turning things around.

I find the film Amazing Grace incredibly powerful. It's representation of the fight to end slavery in the UK and the many barriers faced.

While there are some very negative things going on, there are many stories of HOPE as well. Future Crunch are continually posting good news stories happening during the current lockdown.

So the best way we can fight our invisible enemies is to have HOPE. Be inspired by it, have it drive you to take some new action.

I have HOPE for a much better future that knows we are all connected and has us treating each other far better than we have.

What do you have HOPE for?

 

PS The latest episode of the Get More Success Show is out. In this episode I chatted with Anton Guinea about Reslience (something we all need at the moment) and how it has helped in business and with his triathalons.
He also has a free ebook for you. Check it out here.

PPS What's Up Wednesdays are going great guns!!  We now have a morning and afternoon session so that people all over the world can join in. Check this link for more info. 


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