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117. Virtual Stage Presence: How to Command Attention When Speaking Online

117. Virtual Stage Presence: How to Command Attention When Speaking Online

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 REGISTER FOR MY UPCOMING TRAINING: "Build Your Professional Brand Through Public Speaking" webinar on February 4, 2025: kimberlybonline.com/webinar In this episode, Kimberly tackles the reality that most professionals aren't prepared for: virtual speaking is now the norm, not the exception. With 86% of job interviews conducted virtually and 90% of hiring managers expecting remote presentations to continue, your ability to command attention through a screen is just as important as your ability to command a room. But here's the problem: most people treat virtual speaking like it's easier than in-person speaking. They assume they can wing it because they're in their own space with notes in front of them. The truth? Virtual speaking is a completely different skill set—and if you're using in-person strategies in a virtual environment, you're setting yourself up to fail. In this episode, Kimberly breaks down exactly why virtual speaking feels harder (spoiler: you're not imagining it) and gives you five specific strategies to dramatically improve your virtual stage presence. What You'll Learn in this Episode:
  • Why virtual speaking is actually harder than in-person speaking—and the four reasons you're not crazy for feeling exhausted after video calls
  • The #1 mistake people make on camera that kills connection (hint: stop looking at yourself)
  • How to frame yourself professionally without expensive equipment—camera angle, lighting, and background strategies that make an immediate difference
  • Why your "normal" energy reads as low energy on screen and how to amplify without looking over-the-top
  • The chat monitoring strategy that keeps your audience engaged in real-time (and why you shouldn't delegate this to a moderator)
  • Technical basics that separate amateur presenters from polished professionals
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  • Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline
  • Learn about The Visibility Shift: www.kimberlybonline.com/tvs
  • Explore Brown Leadership: www.brownleadership.com
  • Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com
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