Before 2020 Zoom may not have been part of your vocabulary. In 2021 even if you used a different platform, the verb “to Zoom” became synonymous with virtual meetings. As we embark on 2022, whatever virtual platform you are using, be it Webex, Microsoft Teams, or the countless other platforms that now exist, the question is, how skilled are you at truly owning your virtual space?
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Engaging Your Audience
1. What would you say is the best way to start a presentation? How quickly do you get into the main topic?
The beginning of the presentation is your prime real estate. It’s when your audience decides if you are worth paying attention to or not. In my workshops, I call this the HOOK. You can do this by either asking a question, making a bold statement or telling a story that relates to your topic.