4 Tips How to elevate your presence in virtual meetings

Make an Impact in  online meetings ! 

A video conference is  an entirely new experience and requires us to ADAPT  our *perspectives, habits, and tactics*. 

Here are a few ways to adjust to this NEW  norm. 

(1) In a video conference, *eye contact means looking at the CAMERA* , NOT  your colleague’s faces on the screen ! 

Difficult , especially while others are talking — but the more you practice,  the more comfortable you’ll become.

(2)  Next, use a *slightly louder-than-usual voice* . Some  net connections may be weaker . 

(3)  Be mindful of *your background* as well. Cluttered rooms make you seem disorganized, so find a spot where the background is simple and professional. 

(4) And *pay attention*. Your professional reputation can suffer if it looks like you’re distracted. 

Ask for clarification or to repeat, if the other side voice is not audible, louder or clear . 

*Courtesy : HBR*