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BEST Online Presentation Tips & Ideas for Virtual Presenters

March 25, 2020 David Staughton

How to give better presentations online and virtually

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

Online Presentation Tips

 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

  • 2020 Best Virtual TALENT & Presenters for Online Events & Virtual Conferences
  • 2020 Hot Webinar TOPICS During The Corona Crisis
  • 2020 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.

 

 

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David Staughton PresenterDavid “Big Dave” Staughton is a Specialist Practice Consultant and an Award-winning Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with over 15 years of professional speaking & consulting experience. He is a past board member of Professional Speakers Australia and an advisor to a large Australian speakers bureau and E-Speakers.

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