Tips on Speaking and Presenting in a Zoom Meeting
Thanks to many technological advancements, we now live in a world where virtual meetings are the norm. Nowadays, you do not have to be in a particular location to be involved in what’s happening there. With the aid of platforms like Zoom, you can attend meetings from anywhere in the world. You can prepare a speech and attend a Zoom meeting from the comfort of your home.
To impress a remote audience you should carefully analyze and engage them when making a speech or presentation, you should be guided by certain tips in a way similar to when you use a Dogecoin wallet. These tips have been tested and confirmed to produce amazing results for presenters using Zoom.
Take it Seriously
Considering how flexible Zoom meetings are, there is a temptation to be a little too casual about public speaking online. It is very easy to get distracted by people, pets, and things in your environment while the meeting is on. To avoid this, when presenting a speech on Zoom, be formal and remove every distraction while the meeting is on. It helps to create an environment similar to when you are at work.
Ensure you handle the speech or presentation like you would if you were at a physical meeting. Dress the same way you would if you were attending physically. Also, avoid having anything like food around you that could hinder a smooth presentation.
Start Well
As an online speaker, your introduction matters a lot. A speech that does not begin with a clear and detailed introduction is almost doomed to fail. From the very beginning of your speech aim to gain the attention of your audience.
Let the purpose of your speech be clear from the beginning. In the process of the speech, you should demonstrate your credibility. You could give details about yourself that will add credence by, for example, telling a story in a sequential and relatable manner.
Leverage Visuals
Use graphics to optimize your speech or presentation. Presentations that involve visuals are often more persuasive than those that do not. You should familiarize yourself with the technical aspects of video sharing, screen sharing and use of graphics during a Zoom meeting.
Find ways to fuse videos, graphics, and pictures into your presentation. If possible, you can use slides to help your listener follow along as you proceed. Remember that just as it is easy for you to get distracted in an online situation, it is also easy for them to be distracted. Being aware of this will help you control the situation and capture your listeners’ attention.
Use Non-Verbal Communication
It is easy to think you can get away with being rigid during a Zoom presentation, but that is not the case. A great tip when presenting virtually is to use gestures and other body language and non-vebal cues to connect with your audience when presenting a Zoom speech. Facial expressions and gestures should create a connection between you and your audience.
Never move away from your screen; ensure you are close to your camera but not too close. Try to maintain eye contact with your audience. This will go a long way in retaining your audience’s attention throughout your speech or presentation.
Use Questions to Keep Your Audience Involved
As is normal in any speech or presentation, you can easily lose your audience. It is more difficult to notice the signs of boredom when you cannot see all of them. However, it helps to take cues from the body language you can see. Take note of covered yawns and heavy eyelids and ask questions from time to time to keep everyone thinking along with you.
Conclusion
A speech is usually aimed at calling listeners to action. This doesn’t change for a Zoom speech. At the end of your meeting, don’t forget to add this important aspect of your speech. Make sure you emphasize the need for action and what action is required or recommended. Ensure that your audience sees a reason to take this action at the end of the meeting. Never forget that the end is as important as the beginning.
This was originally posted on SpeakerHub Skillcamp.
