Podcasts about virtualmeetings

What are the perks of virtual versus in-person client meetings? In this episode, Tommy, Ben, and John weigh the advantages, exploring how virtual meetings offer unparalleled flexibility and opportunities. They will explain how virtual meetings not only save time, but also provide greater access to financial advice, as well as the less intimidating nature of virtual interactions, where discussing finances from the comfort of home can alleviate stress.  Access the full show notes at Mason & Associates, LLC

The title above is the first question posed to the guest on this episode of the JofA podcast. Byron Patrick, CPA/CITP, CGMA, vice president—Client Success at the B3 Method Institute, is a repeat guest on the show, and he's spoken previously about best practices for virtual meetings. The conversation topic was spurred by an article covering recent research about how our brains perceive interaction differently in virtual meetings than in-person meetings. The first time Patrick appeared on the JofA podcast, in 2019, he discussed effective email rules. Over the years, he's shared PowerPoint rules to live by and advice for virtual meetings. What you'll learn from this episode: ·         Why trying to look someone in the eye is difficult in virtual meetings. ·         Patrick's recall of memorable meeting gaffes. ·         How headphones can be useful in online meetings. ·         A cameo appearance from Patrick's dog, Trinity. ·         Why Patrick says that 10 minutes of consideration can make meeting attendees more effective and presentable.

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of securing funding and achieving impact in the world of European research and innovation? In this episode of our podcast, we explore the latest trends and developments in research and innovation with Kimberly Cornfield, Assistant Director (Project Development & Management) and Head of European Research and Innovation at University College London (UCL). UCL is one of the top-performing universities under the EU's Horizon 2020 program and has secured around €400 million over the last seven years to support its research and innovation activities.Kimberly and her team connect scientists and businesses around EU collaborative funding opportunities and offer a suite of support services to improve the chances of success in obtaining funding and achieving impact objectives. We'll discuss the current state of European research funding, the challenges and benefits of virtual meetings, and the future for research and innovation.

Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner finish up their virtual visit to the Diablo Valley Mac User Group by discussing AirTags, why Apple drops some product segments, and privacy. They take questions, talk about keyboards, Apple resellers, and virtual meetings. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark, our newest benefit for all Patreon supporters. Uncensored, off-topic, and always off the wall. Show Notes: Links: Contour Design RollerMouse   Guest: Adam C. Engst is the publisher of TidBITS and the TidBITS Content Network. He has written numerous books, including the best-selling Internet Starter Kit series, and many magazine articles - thanks to Contributing Editor positions at MacUser, MacWEEK, and now Macworld. His innovations include the creation of the first advertising program to support an Internet publication in 1992, the first flat-rate accounts for graphical Internet access in 1993, and the Take Control electronic book series. His awards include the MDJ Power 25 ranking as the most influential person in the Macintosh industry outside of Apple every year since 2000, inclusion on the MacTech 25 list of influential people in the Macintosh technical community, and being named one of MacDirectory's top ten visionaries. And yes, he has been turned into an action figure. Want more? Follow Adam on Twitter for 140-character musings on a variety of topics. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

NCU doctoral student, Tiffany Pringle, shares her experience delivering engaging online training through her company, Inspire Consulting & Management Group: www.inspirecmg.com. In this episode, she offers strategies for using built-in Zoom tools and Poll Everywhere in exciting new ways. Tiffany will be presenting a behind-the-scenes look at these tools during VESC's upcoming conference on April 28.  You can register for Tiffany's session on VESC's conference page: https://www.ncu.edu/virtual-education-support-center/conferences

Whether you love it, hate it, or are somewhere in between, video calls and virtual meetings are undoubtedly here to stay. Heck, my kids don't even know how to hold a phone up to their ear so they can hear the person talking. On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, we're talking with Lauren Sergy, Communication and Public Speaking Expert at Up Front Communication about all things virtual communication. We touch on why these calls can be so exhausting and explore ideas on what you can do to make them truly work for both you and your team. Leadership tips you won't want to miss:

You can read #BodyLanguage easier in #VirtualMeetings than in face-to-face environments. Discover why that is and how to #ReadBodyLanguage better when you #VideoConference. Remember, you're always negotiating! For more free tips on how you can become a better negotiator while reading body language, go to https://TheMasterNegotiator.com/  (Click to see and Tweet) Greg's quote! #TheMasterNegotiator #GregWilliams #negotiation #CSuiteNetwork #HarvardBusinessReview #NegotiationTraining #NegotiationSkills #NegotiationTrap #GlobalGurus #100Coaches #NegotiationPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darin Dawson is the President & Co-founder of BombBomb, a video #Communication tool helping organizations rehumanize their communication. On this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Darin joins us to discuss what he learned growing the product, the importance of #HumanCenteredCommunication, how to re-think #VirtualMeetings using video & more. Connect with Darin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darin-dawson-6a62351/ To learn more about BombBomb and their work, head to their website & be sure to check out their most recent book, Human Centered Communication: https://bombbomb.com/book/ // Learn more about strategic planning & implementation: ► Subscribe so you never miss a video: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 ► Get free workbook to guide you along the process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…mplate-workbook ► Learn how to successfully lead your next strategic planning process: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ng-steps-course // More strategic planning resources: ► Join our free community: strategy-and-leadership.mn.co/ ► Are you looking for someone to facilitate your strategic planning process? www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant ► Want software to track your strategic plan. Get a 90-day free trial of Cascade Strategy: www.smestrategy.net/cascade // Connect with us: Blog ► www.smestrategy.net/blog Strategy & Leadership Podcast ►www.smestrategy.net/podcast Alignment Book ► www.smestrategy.net/alignment-book Contact us ►www.smestrategy.net/contact Subscribe on YouTube ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHLNRrp…ub_confirmation=1 // ABOUT SME STRATEGY CONSULTING: SME Strategy is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations develop and implement their strategic plans. We work with teams to facilitate conversations about strategic direction and business strategy so that our clients can focus their energy on what will move them forward faster. Based out of Vancouver, BC, we've worked with organizations all over North American and beyond in various industries including nonprofits, universities & government organizations. For more information on working with a facilitator for your next strategy session: www.smestrategy.net/strategic-plann…ator-consultant

How do you run virtual meetings that are impactful and keep your employees feeling connected? With so many people working remotely nowadays, it's more important than ever for leaders to know how to do this. Here are 10 leadership insights that will help you plan and run incredibly effective virtual meetings with your team.

James and Mark share the time management difficulties they're encountering as they return to face-to-face meetings. Many people are, for the first time, managing their workloads and diaries with a mix of face-to-face and virtual meetings, placing new challenges and stresses. How do you overcome this? As usual, James and Mark come up with 3 top tips, cross-referring to musical links whenever they can!   podcasts@larking-gowen.co.uk www.larking-gowen.co.uk (c) Larking Gowen LLP 

Remote communication skills have been important to many entrepreneurs and business leaders for some time, but now they are more important than ever. Even if you feel comfortable with virtual meeting platforms and remote communication, it's likely that many people you work with are not. Having a strong understanding of how virtual platforms change our communication behaviors can help you significantly increase the success of remote meetings as well as coaching and training sessions. Lauren Sergy, communication expert and author of UNMUTE! How to Master Virtual Meetings and Reclaim Your Sanity, joins Dr. John Frame, Associate Director of Faculty Support and Development in the School of Business at Northcentral University. Together, they discuss Lauren's practical insights and strategies for amplifying your impact and improving your clarity, polish, and ability to connect with others when communicating via webcam. You can learn more about Lauren and her book at https://laurensergy.com/unmute

We aren't likely to see a slowdown in our online interactions any time soon, so why not adjust to the new virtual normal? In our latest conversation with Lauren Sergy, author of Unmute: How to Master Virtual Meetings and Reclaim Your Sanity, we learn how to contend with the greatest seismic shift in business communication since the onset of email: the virtual meeting. GUEST AT A GLANCE Lauren Sergy is a sought-after speaker, coach, and expert in business communication. She is passionate about enabling teams to enjoy effective communication both in the workplace and on the remote front. Her practical insight is evident in her recent book, Unmute: How to Master Virtual Meetings and Reclaim Your Sanity. A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST

Hablemos de lo que debes cuidar y lo que debes de evitar en una videoconferencia. Seguramente después de escuchar este episodio, descubrirás cosas nuevas que puedes implementar para tener una mejor proyección de tu imagen personal y tu profesionalismo en una videoconferencia.  ¡No te lo pierdas!

NASBP is excited to continue the 2021 series of Let's Get Surety episodes focusing on guests and topics selected by the NASBP 5-15 Leadership Committee. This special series is titled Lean into Leadership: Talking Surety with the 5-15 and focuses on current issues and challenges that members of the 5-15 Leadership Committee face as young producers in the industry. In this episode, we are joined by 5-15 committee members Jase Hamilton of Cavignac & Associates and Michael Lischer of IMA Financial Group, Inc., who discuss what they see coming on the road ahead as surety professionals navigate the current pandemic environment and envision the post-pandemic surety world. Hosted by: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP Sponsored by Old Republic Surety!

Erin Hunt works at Mines Action Canada and attends many disarmament conferences as an NGO. We discuss the numerous upcoming meetings this fall. Watch video and discuss here: https://tosavetheworld.ca/330-disarmament-drama-backstage/

Every financial advisors knows how crucial it is to effectively build trust and connection with prospects and clients. Study after study and story after story will tell you that's what clients look for when choosing an advisor and it's why they stay with their advisors. But, is it even possible to build the same level of trust and connection virtually? Is it reasonable to expect the same level of comprehension and follow-through from the client (or prospective client)? Dr. Sarah Asebedo and her colleagues conducted a study to help financial advisors and financial planners better understand the keys to building trust and connection in virtual meetings. For more resources and information from this episode, visit www.wiredplanning.com/episode27

 Conferences and trade show events were the mainstays for virtually every major industry from cars and computers to comics and cosplay.  These expos brought together like-minded enthusiasts and curious fans to one place to connect, network, and share the latest and greatest.  I have repeatedly talked about Podfest and the impact that podcasting conference has had on this show as a perfect example.  But right as that event was concluding, Covid came along and changed everything.  It literally shut down that industry among several others.  My brother-in-law was one of many whose job vanished overnight.  Those in the networking space had to look to the virtual space as the new platform for connecting everyone.  Despite the lack of personal connection, the virtual conference was the only option at least for a while.  Thankfully that tide has turned and in-person events are officially back.  But those that navigated that digital trial are now poised to excel in this new hybrid environment. Andrew Weiss is the perfect example of that.  Leaping on board as one of the Emcees for Podfest Global Summit, he had no idea the challenges he would face as Covid arrived simultaneously.  Thinking he would be spending his time on stage, he found himself on camera.  Andrew and the Podfest team had to pivot in ways they never expected.  Hosting multiple world-record-setting events, Andrew, Chris, and their team, did what almost no one else was able to do, not just survive, but thrive.  Hear how he came on the scene and learned invaluable wisdom along the way.  Here are Some wise words from Andrew Weiss.  https://www.weisswisdom.com/

In today's episode, we are joined by Kevin Martins, Principal Collaboration and Security Architect from Microsoft. We chat about the common stigmas & fears executives have about their teams going remote. Are they lazier? Are they more productive? How does it all work? Listen to find out!

On episode 30 we look at Building Meaningful Connections with Prashanth Madhi. Prashanth is a University of Waterloo Computer Engineering graduate who has previously worked with Apple, Blackberry, Manulife Financial & has consulted with Deloitte on digital integration practice. He is currently with TD bank as a Technology Delivery Lead, focused on Canadian Cards Technology. They say your network is your networth, so we explore how to best network for professional and personal reasons & maintain those mutually-beneficial relationships. #connections #relationships #networking #connect #hybrid #virtual #online #remotework #collaborate #entrepreneur #futureofwork #innovation

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(00:00) Local News Chat: Chief Oshkosh & Gun Rights (19:00) Your Take on Virtual vs In-Person Public Meetings (37:00) Sheng Lee Yang, Us 2 Behavioral Health Care (55:00) The Professors on Afghanistan, McCarthy & Haymarket (85:30) The Takeaway: Reckoning With Relative Risk Levels

The pandemic has changed how we communicate. No longer able to meet in person, we now need to conduct virtual meetings or online conferences. This change has led to a new set of challenges for many people, including camera anxiety, background problems...

Tools to Help with Content Marketing In this episode, host Ricardo Berris, speaks to former Pulitzer Prize winner and newly branded digital marketing educator, Dan Grech, about tools to help with content marketing.  -When Dan Grech lost his job in journalism he was perfectly positioned to reinvent himself as a business storyteller. He planned to learn digital marketing in a couple of weeks but instead, here he is 7 years later, on the same journey. He realizes that in the digital marketing space, people can over-complicate systems. The expertise gained through his journalism career, however, in taking complex ideas and explaining them in simple ways is helping to define his new career.  -2 reasons why people over-complicate the digital marketing space: It's harder to make complex things simple. They don't know how to explain things simply.  Many digital marketers want to keep things complex so you will hire them to do the work needed.  -What Dan has come to realize is that many small businesses can do this themselves if only they have the right coaching. As a result, Dan has created BizHack Academy, which is dedicated to helping small business owners market themselves despite having limited time, budget and expertise. -BizHack has two elements that Dan says are critical to any process: The system and the tools you use to implement it. These two elements are in the BizHack Lead Building System.  -The system has a 6 pillar approach philosophically that consists of campaigns, objectives, your target audience, your irresistible offer, your thumb-stopping video, your compelling message, and your call to action. but then there are also step-by-step instructions, the exercise, the software, and the tools for your business. These are the 9 steps.  -Two books that Dan recommends are Traction: Get A Grip on Your Business and Scaling Up. These books help you run a business but they give little attention to marketing. Dan realized this was a huge gap in the business systems.  -Dan has built the system for marketing a business that is tailored to small business and micro budgets for people without a ton of money or expertise. This system allows you to generate leads and sales for your business with a much simpler, easier to understand framework.  -So who would benefit from Dan's service?   -A business with 1 to 50 employees.  -The leaders are growth-oriented and desire to improve.  -The business has a proven product-market fit. These businesses have a great product, they know there's an audience for it, and just need to figure out how to reach that audience. -People who are ready to show up and do the work.   -This is a system that is good for B2B businesses and B2C businesses, whether you are a product or service company.  -How is Dan's system different from others? Other companies will use their training as a form of educational marketing. With BizHack, their only purpose is to enable and empower business owners to market for themselves. Once this is done, then a business owner can hire people or an agency to implement the system.  -To access Dan's information you can join his weekly live webinar series called BizHack Live every Wednesday at 12:30 eastern. Dan also has a YouTube channel called BizHack Academy and finally, through their signature offering, a five-week accelerated course. The next course will begin on April 5, 2021, with another in June.  -Even with the threat of covid, Dan found a way to keep his company going and even managed to open a scholarship program for minority and women-led businesses that has given away more than $100,000 today. Dan has a mission to transform the lives of small business owners and that mission is contagious, attracting incredible talent and amazing clients.

Tool to optimize the way you communicate In this episode, host Ricardo Berris, talks to Rosemary Ravinal, Zoom Mastery Expert, about a tool to optimize the way you communicate.  -Rosemary has worked as a corporate leader public relations head for companies such as Avon, Discovery Channel, and recently at Univision. Through these positions she found her love for helping executives be more powerful when it comes time to speak. She found they speak in a dominant language and in a second language, a weaker language. Her specialty became coaching CEOs and presidents of companies how they could do an effective speech in the other language. She helped to build their confidence and found a way for them to deliver the same information with authority. This was going extremely well until March 2020. When the world changed, Rosemary had to figure out how to make a curriculum out of it. Like many companies, she decided to go virtual.  -Rosemary wanted to be a public speaking coach but had to ask herself how her expertise, skill, and talent could be used when people were scrambling to figure out how to convey their presence, run meetings, and deal with the ubiquitous Zoom meetings while working from home? How could she show up for people who were uncomfortable being in front of the camera? How could she help with team building and productivity?  -Zoom isn't the only platform Rosemary helps with. Her knowledge can be applied to any video platform.  -According to Rosemary, what are some missed opportunities when video conferencing? Not turning on your video camera is a wasted opportunity when it comes to brand building.  90% of our brains process visual information with only 10% auditory. If you don't show up, you are giving away 90% of your business! Not knowing how to turn the camera on, not looking good, not getting dressed that day, or having a messy workspace are no longer excuses. We've had a year to learn and get it together. Companies are saving money by having their people at home so it's not longer an option to not have the skills to get on a virtual conference.  Showing your face is as important as knowing how to use the different features of the program you use for virtual conferencing. The course of the meeting starts with you. How you show up determines the future of your business, your career, and your brand. It will influence your reputation in ways you can't even imagine. Don't lose your career over misusing this opportunity. Be mindful of what people see. Everything says what we stand for, what we believe, what value we bring, what service we offer, everything. Surround yourself with things that are product or service related . Populate your shot with things that are thematically appropriate and things that offer a lot of visual data that complement what you're saying.  Show up well dressed for the occasion as well as appropriateness of the occasion. Be well groomed. Consider the lighting and the positioning of the camera by framing yourself well and getting the lighting in front of you so you can be seen. If these aren't in place, would you do business with you? Your client has to be able to have visual clues that they can trust you with their business.   With all these people in a grid on your screen it's important you're not static. If you're leading a meeting, be animated, have good body language, and use a good vocal variety to keep people interested. Allow different people to have a variety of rolls during the meeting like monitoring chat or taking on different parts of the agenda. You can also do polls or breakout sessions. This allows you people to stay engaged. While someone else is talking, nod or smile. It's always nice for the person talking to feel acknowledged. Even though you're virtual, you can still be human.  You make an impression in the first 7 seconds so make it a good one. Understand that every piece establishes trust and you have to work a little harder on virtual platforms. -How can you set up your Zoom space? Know your equipment. It doesn't have to be fancy.  You can invest in lighting but natural lighting is great. Make sure you have an interesting background to give yourself some personality: globes, framed pictures, vases, sports memorabilia, etc.  -Rosemary offers a mini Zoom camp , at no cost, on the third Wednesday of every month from 4 to 530 eastern time where she discusses best practices. To connect with Rosemary,  go to rosemaryravinal.com.  MUSIC CREDIT: Beat Your Competition – Vibe Tracks (No Copyright Music) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bll5zsOGNKA&feature=youtu.be

When you precondition an online meeting you set the meeting up for success. In this episode we will discuss the five parts of great preconditioning. Join the conversation by following us on LinkedIn.

A year ago, most of us were speaking in meetings full of team members or giving presentations to rooms full of people.  But those faces have now changed to boxes on a screen, and our messages have moved from in-person to virtual.  Being an effective communicator is a challenge on its own, but doing it virtually adds even more complications. According to Matt Abrahams, co-founder and principal at Bold Echo Communications Solutions, virtual communication only accentuates the challenges we've always had with public speaking. He says being an effective virtual communicator requires overcoming three challenges: Getting and holding attention Being clear and concise Maintaining engagement  Attention is the most precious commodity in the world today. When people aren't in the same room as the speaker, it's much easier for them to get distracted. It's up to speakers to hold their attention.  Many of these challenges can be addressed by focusing on your audience. Abrahams says too many people are fixated on what they want to say instead of thinking about what would be valuable to their audience. He says speaking without focusing on the audience is like writing a love letter and addressing it To Whom It May Concern.  Before preparing a speech or presentation, take time to reflect on who your audience is and what they need to hear. Once you understand your audience, you can structure your message to be clear and concise. Abrahams recommends structuring your communication to answer three simple questions: What? Say what it is. So What? Share why it's important. Now What? Teach what you can do with that information. Understanding the audience and following a structure creates a speech that is clear, concise and on message. People are much more likely to pay attention to clear content that applies to them. Doing the work upfront to understand your audience and structure your presentation can help overcome all three of the virtual communication challenges.  Storytelling is also a valuable tool, especially for virtual communication. People connect with and remember stories far more than they remember statistics. Abrahams recommends having a goal for your story and telling it in six words. If you can convey your key point in six words, it can be your starting point for crafting a larger story. The best way to become a great storyteller is to practice and listen to other great storytellers.    Even after the pandemic has subsided, virtual communication is here to stay. Abrahams believes that in the future we'll see a hybrid approach with both in-person and virtual speeches and presentations. Being a successful communicator in the future will require these strong virtual communication skills. Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of the bestselling book The Customer Of The Future. Sign up for her new course here. For regular updates on customer experience, sign up for her weekly newsletter here.  

Here's the scenario: You're working with some new clients, and they haven't used Zoom before. You pull together some slides, videos and helpful pointers and send them these beforehand. During the session, you dedicate the first few minutes to sharing features, and getting them to feel comfortable using Zoom. You're happy with what you've created but then, BAM, Zoom delivers another upgrade, which means screenshots have changed.  As we know, it takes time and effort to update your Zoom onboarding calls.. UNTIL this week! Previous guest of the show, Jan Keck has pulled together an incredible resource for anyone who uses Zoom. As a facilitator, you can share this with your clients prior to your workshops - it will save you so much time! This week, I hopped on a quick fireside chat and brought Jan back on the show to talk through this cheat-sheet, how it will help us as facilitators, how his team put it together, and more. Don't forget to reach out to Jan to say thanks for this piece of gold dust he's brought us!! About today's guest: Jan Keck Jan Keck is a community addict. He is the creator of ASK DEEP QUESTIONS, which started out as a deck of cards to help his friends connect on a camping trip and is now being used to facilitate meaningful conversations through sharing personal stories on every continent around the globe. Jan's mission is to help people feel less alone, so by creating experiences, workshops and programs he is fuelling the movement for deeper human connection. Growing up as an only child he found his soul family at summer camp, in sports clubs and even politics. But when he moved from Germany to Canada in his twenties he had to re-create his community from scratch and learned that the fastest way to make deep connections is through meaningful conversations and experiences.  Jan now lives in Toronto with his wife Natalia (aka Cookie), his son Mika and you can often find him hanging out with his mastermind group, attending community events, or camping up north. Resources Grab it! THE ULTIMATE ZOOM GUIDE FOR PARTICIPANTS IN 2021 Visit Jan Keck's website Connect with Jan on LinkedIn  Follow Jan Keck on Instagram Like his page on Facebook Listen to our previous conversation on Episode 156: Let's have a conversation that matters Join The Flipchart community on Facebook Support the show and shout Leanne a coffee!  Shhh... I'm releasing 5 secret podcast episodes over 5 days to help you book out your facilitation business, BUT you need to register to get access.Head on over to bookedoutfacilitator.comSupport the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/leannehughes)

Online meetings are here to stay. Before 2020 we were dipping our toe in the online meeting swimming pool, now we are swimming in the deep end. In the conversation today we talk about online vs virtual and why it is important to draw the difference between them. We also discuss the stats of online meetings. Throughout the month of March we will discuss the principles and practices of Excellent Online Client Meetings. Join the conversation by following us on LinkedIn.

Imagine being a young female in your 20s and being assigned to work as an undercover police officer in the drug unit. Now imagine how quickly you'd need to build trust so you could fit in seamlessly in the criminal underworld – or have your life depend on it. This is exactly how Pamela Barnum became such an expert in body language and trust. On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, Pamela shares her top tips on how to communicate trust without saying a word. Leadership tips you won't want to miss: How Pamela managed to build trust in a world where no one trusts anybody The role of confidence and self-trust in building trust with others Body language habits that lead people to not trust you Tips to create more trust in a virtual world Pamela Barnum is a former undercover police officer and federal attorney. While working in the justice system, she learned real-world techniques for building trust, detecting deception and interpreting body language. Her TEDx Talk has been viewed almost half a million times and she has spoken to audiences from 50 to 12,000 throughout North America and Australia. Pamela has been a featured expert and contributor on trust and body language in print media, radio, and television in the United States and Canada. If you're looking for strategies to help build trust, then this episode is for you! If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.  Links to look at: Pamela's contact information: Website: https://pamelabarnum.com/ Lindsay's contact information: To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes:  https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast

(00:00) Local News Chat: Public Meetings & Da Bears (21:00) Your Take on Ron Johnson Election Objection (42:00) Your Take on Packers Playoffs & Superbowl (62:00) Reid Ribble on Budget, GOP & Election Fights (95:00) The Takeaway: What Are You Thinking About?

Aidan Stoate interviews Andrew Curtis, one of our trusted associates here at Inspire Group. Andrew Curtis is captivated by finding the answer to one question, How do you really help someone?'. This search began in his teens as he tried to find ways to help friends and family members with mental health challenges and has since become part of his journey as an entrepreneur, leadership coach and training facilitator. Andrew's skills as a communicator are combined with his understanding and compassion for the human condition; fostering safe and inspiring environments where life-changing insights are possible. Listen to this episode to get tips and techniques on how to effectively lead and engage with people in a virtual working environment and how to facilitate great learning experiences and meetings online. Some of our favourite quotes from Andrew in this episode: "The only way to get trust is to give trust. If I'm the leader then I have to show trust first. I have to look for ways that I trust you." "If I have trust I have everything." "When it comes to creating that trust environment, I look for opportunities to share moments where I haven't understood, or where I have failed to meet an objective. And what I'm saying as a leader is that I want to create a high-trust environment here. So whereby I'm sharing an area that I had to learn, people pick up that this is a place where they can say they don't understand."  "In a virtual meeting I find I need to be really directive and really clear on what I want and how I want people to respond." "The principle of trust and open sharing is the foundation of really good conversations. In terms of how you really help someone, one of the most powerful things that I have discovered is if a person is safe to notice their own thinking about something, that is when change can become possible." "As a leader I have to think how can I give trust first, how can I give safety first, how can I give as sense non-judgement first, and then I can build from there." "Your energy will follow where your heart is, and you can't fake that long term." Connect with Andrew Curtis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewgcurtis/   Connect to us online everywhere: Visit our website: https://www.inspiregroup.co.nz/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/inspiregroupnz/ Linkedin page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspire-group Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/inspire_group/  

Can you use space to create contrast, even in a virtual call? Today's guest proves that you can! We have an absolute world-leader in the field of nonverbal communication joining us on the show, Michael Grinder. Michael Grinder has over 40 years of experience training thousands of groups. Known as the pioneer of nonverbal communication, Michael helps executives and educators assess people more accurately, connect with others more deeply, and build their charisma. During this conversation, I picked up so many incredibly nuanced things you can do to boost the clarity of my communication in both virtual and face-to-face workshop environments. The beauty of this conversation is how Michael talks about the large and the small, the micro and the macro, the philosophy around what you do, and then the micro: what type of chair you need, in order to do that. We also delve into using space, and how to segment space within our environments: Yes! You can actually use space and non-verbals effectively, even over a Zoom call!   There are so many incredible techniques shared in this one. I'd love to thank my co-hosts: Maree Burgess, Leanne Elliot and Mark Howarth for joining in and asking questions, contributing, keeping the conversation flowing beautifully. Click here for show notes Watch the video interview Learn more about The House of Communication Join the Flipchart community on Facebook Shhh... I'm releasing 5 secret podcast episodes over 5 days to help you book out your facilitation business, BUT you need to register to get access.Head on over to bookedoutfacilitator.comSupport the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/leannehughes)

Online meetings are integral to our work life today. This week, it's all about how you can make those virtual meetings pop! Vinay gleans tips and best practices from fellow Certified Professional Facilitator and International Association of Facilitators (IAF) member, Barbara Mackay who has facilitated groups on social justice issues, environmental concerns, health services, education and serving the poor, among a few, for 30+ years. Barbara heads North Star Facilitators, and is also an avid blogger and a podcaster![05:04s] Meetings: Virtual vs in-person[13:32s] Make those virtual meetings pop![21:52s] Future of group engagement[29:56s] RWL Barbara's recommendations to:READ: Leading Meaningful Virtual Engagements by Kim Roth Howe & Eva jo Meyers ; free resources on North Star Facilitators Facilitator Generosity Library & Will Online Meetings Become a Whole New Offshoot of Facilitation?LISTEN: ‘Musing Outloud: A Multigen Podcast for Change' by Barbara & RanginehWhat did you think about this episode? Write in at podcast@c2cod.comConnect with Barbara on Twitter and LinkedIn.Connect with Vinay on Twitter, LinkedIn or email him at vinay@c2cod.comSubscribe to us on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Stitcher, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Listen Notes, Castro, Jio Saavn, iHeart Radio. This podcast is brought to you by C2C Organizational Development. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

Mark Bowden is back! It sounds weird to say this: But this guy makes you feel at home when you chat to him. Yes, I know we're all at home already — he's curious, he uses your name when he talks to you, he asks questions, he nods, he does all the things to make you feel safe and ready to contribute. I spoke to Mark in Episode 102 of the First Time Facilitator podcast, and it's the #1 most downloaded episode of all time! So, I brought Mark back on the show, to share how we can use our body language to create engagement and connections quickly, in the virtual world. The answer is more reassuring than you think. From my perspective - he's been there, done that but my favourite thing about Mark is how funny, down to earth and comfortable he is to be around.  With our Virtually Possible community opening last week, I also decided to hand over the microphone to the group, and let them ask Mark some questions. A big thanks to those from VP who joined live and felt comfortable coming off mute to ask Mark a question, you kept the fabulous group interview going, I salute you! About our Guest: Mark Bowden Voted the #1 Body Language Professional in the world for two years running, Mark Bowden is passionate about giving your audience the most influential and persuasive communication techniques to stand out, win trust, and gain credibility every time they speak. Inspiring, energetic, engaging, and entirely entertaining, Mark's memorable talks and training programs not only educate but have proven life-changing in helping people and organizations grow across all industries and sectors. Join The Flipchart community on Facebook Click here for show notesShhh... I'm releasing 5 secret podcast episodes over 5 days to help you book out your facilitation business, BUT you need to register to get access.Head on over to bookedoutfacilitator.comSupport the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/leannehughes)

This episode was inspired by a question that came through on The Flipchart community last week from Yishan Chan, host of the Talent Stack podcast. She asked, “Hi Leanne, is there a short podcast episode I can share with my workplace on why we need to think differently about how Zoom "show and tell" sessions are run?” Today I share my approach, mindset, key considerations and structure, on how to deliver a 60 min virtual training session, or workshops - that boosts interaction and engagement. The methods I share on today's show are simple - no use of difficult technology, just simple ways to mix things up and keep you audience front and centre. I also hope this episode inspires you to share with me your approach to 30-60minute workshop delivery. What great things do you bring in, to create interaction?   Also, you've heard it here first! Joeri from The Magic Sauce and I are collaborating on a program called Virtually Possible.   Sign up to the Virtually Possible wait list and join the movement Click here for show notes Click here to join The Flipchart community on Facebook Shhh... I'm releasing 5 secret podcast episodes over 5 days to help you book out your facilitation business, BUT you need to register to get access.Head on over to bookedoutfacilitator.comSupport the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/leannehughes)

Today's podcast is on the subject of virtual meetings.  Fun fact:  Zoom has surpassed 300 million daily meeting participants as of April 2020.  To help us present the best evidence on how to run better meetings, we have guest, Lea Williams.  We will discuss: The proliferation of online meetings Pitfalls and opportunities Implications for people and organizations Lea Williams, a proud caretaker of two greyhounds living in the Queen City (Charlotte, NC), is an organizational scientist with a passion for researching workplace meetings and helping nonprofit organizations. Her prior industry experience includes work at Duke Energy, TIAA, and Ingersoll Rand, and consulting with dozens of nonprofit organizations. Lea earned her Ph.D. in organizational science and master's degree in industrial and organizational psychology from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte and her bachelor's degree in psychology from Davidson College. Links: https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/need-know-tips-acting-camera-4073/  https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/23/21232401/zoom-300-million-users-growth-coronavirus-pandemic-security-privacy-concerns-response  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/answering-9-questions-making-virtual-meetings-better-steven-rogelberg/  https://www.amazon.com/Surprising-Science-Meetings-Lead-Performance/dp/0190689218

Companies and organizations around the world have had to pivot especially when it comes to virtual meetings using technologies such as zoom, Skype and Microsoft Teams to stay connected since the outbreak of the corona virus. Employees still need to be updated on the changing landscape and direction of their organization and its outreach to their customers. Creating a successful virtual meeting takes planning Creating a successful virtual meeting takes planning and is an art. Many different elements must be utilized to optimize the experience and create engagement for the employees. I have identified 7 strategies for creating successful virtual meetings that when implemented your results will be much improved  . 7 Strategies for Creating Successful Virtual Meetings Create a detailed outline, Do your homework. Organization is the cornerstone of creating a successful virtual meeting. By creating a detailed outline including exercises, polling and question and answers planned out in advance you will be able to keep the attendees engaged and on topic. It is essential to have a guideline to ensure all the vital content is covered. Also, it's important to design companion material for employees to support the virtual training long after the meeting is over.   Understand the goals and objective outcomes of the meeting. When planning your virtual meeting it's important to have a clear understanding of what the primary goals and objectives are for the attendees.  This will keep you focused on the material any interactivity and engagement necessary to achieve outstanding results! If your team needs to learn specific skill sets during the virtual meeting, you can incorporate exercises, discussion topics, and real-world examples that can help them develop those skills. Make sure to communicate details about the meeting/training well in advance. It was one said that “luck is when preparation meets opportunity”. If you want the full participation and engagement of your team for the virtual meeting you must prepare. Make sure to constantly communicate the details of the meeting and the benefits of the attendees for showing up. Since so many of us are operating remotely sending out reminders, emails an including the details in your company newsletter and message board will help to assure full participation. Make it easy to access. Your virtual meeting should be easy to access, even for team members who are not tech savvy. Access and navigation should be simple and straightforward, and everyone should know how to log onto the system to attend the live event or webinar. Another alternative is to record the virtual event and upload it to the company's website for future reference or for those who have missed the live event. In addition, some companies may prefer a recorded version to assure there are no technology glitches for their live meeting. Include polling, Q&A, and interactivity to drive engagement Creating a virtual meeting or event is always enhanced when polling, Q&A opportunities and interactivity of the attendees are included. Many times, using breakout rooms and pre-planned interactivity drives retention and assures a positive experience and results for the attendees. Encourage and promote group collaboration on social media. Social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn can be valuable tools in supporting collaboration and discussion before, during and after the event. Entertaining questions from people who are on the platform or watching the live stream enhances the meeting and encourages and motivates the attendees to collaborate long after the event is over.   Avoid information overload. When delivering a virtual meeting it's easy to want to pack 25 pounds of information in a 5-pound bag. That's a mistake! Try to keep the sessions as short as possible and include only the information that is necessary. It's important to still have fun to keep the attendees engaged while staying on topic. I believe if you follow these seven strategies for creating successful virtual meetings you will find that your attendees are more engaged, motivated, and productive, even if they are operating remotely.   Since 2006, Dr. Rick has successfully delivered virtual programs for his clients the United States, South America, Asia, and Europe. The Solutions-Oriented Virtual Experience™ is a unique and powerful process designed to deliver phenomenal results, your team will be highly focused refreshed and reenergized to serve your customers. To Book Dr. Rick for your next virtual meeting or for more information contact us at info@rickgoodman.com or call 888-267-6098 or check out or website at www.rickgoodman.com  

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In this conversation, we talk about what makes an excellent online meeting. You'll also discover how to avoid common mistakes, bloopers, and mishaps that can destroy your meetings. For exclusive extras, LIVE chats with Ryan and Carrie, and communication resources you won't find anywhere else, join the Speaking Society! Connect with us: Facebook: Speaking with Ryan & Carrie Sharpe Website: www.ryancarriesharpe.com

Guest: Danielle Nava Mijares, Nava Consulting Danielle is a certified body language specialist  She helps create tools and tactics to help reading body language  She also coaches entrepreneurs to help transition their job to become a virtual business.   Danielle says meeting in person helps build trust, and trust is harder to build over the phone or in a video conference. Four Tips To Improve Your Virtual Meetings When on a video call, push back the camera, let the client see you this helps with the connection factor and make eye contact with the camera, not the person's window on your screen. Eye contact is critical even more on virtual calls. Wear something you feel confident while working.Check your emotionality on your face and your tone of voice. Be mindful of the time you are taking calls; make sure to have some downtime in between each call. Energy is contagious. When taking phone calls or video conferences make sure you breath and take time, space out your words. Remember comfort translates to confidence. The tone of your voice is very important, talking fast and vocal fry can cause anxiety within the client. When meeting in person  Try and stand 1-2 feet apart, this is a prime area for a conversation. Tone and facial emotion often have more of an effect than words do! To connect with Danielle Nava Mijares Web: www.daniellenavaconsulting.com You can sign up here for a 30 min discovery call and for my body language tip sheet IG: www.instagram.com/dnavaconsulting LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellenavamijares/ FB: www.facebook.com/daniellenavaconsulting If you are ready to work ON your business instead of IN your business (and stop letting things fall through the cracks)  Schedule a FREE Consultation Join Our FREE Masterclass Thanks for Listening! Brittany

Today's guest, Jonas Rajanto's life has changed over the last two weeks – he has been in demand, helping individuals and businesses pivot their offline offerings, online. Jonas is based in Finland and is affectionately known as “The Remote Meeting Guy”.  In this show we talk about energy required to facilitate online workshops and how […] The post Virtual meeting and workshop tips from the Remote Meeting Guy, Jonas Rajanto (Episode 112) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Shhh... I'm releasing 5 secret podcast episodes over 5 days to help you book out your facilitation business, BUT you need to register to get access.Head on over to bookedoutfacilitator.comSupport the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/leannehughes)