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Using two ring lights for a great, inexpensive remote webcam solution
Use two ring lights, one on either side of your webcam, to brightly light your face evenly on both sides. With two 18" USB extension cords that I run to them, I never have to recharge them (though I can if I want to take them to my laptop away from a plug). I highly...
The So-Called Phobia of Public Speaking (subtitle: Fear of Public Speaking Is Rational!)
In discussions among public speaking coaches, about 75% of the people who call us mention fear. It's okay to acknowledge that something is scary and it's even better that these folks have picked up the phone, taking a step to deal with it. It's that word "phobia"...
The video referenced previously about Milo being a Certified Virtual Speaker
Video of Milo Shapiro discussing his virtual speaking options as a Certified Virtual Speaker as a motivational and educational speaker.
Milo receives qualification from eSpeakers as “Certified Virtual Speaker”
"Certified Virtual Speaker"! Really proud to have met the standards for eSpeakers. Was required to do a one-take-only, <90-second video describing myself as a virtual speaker. It's posted at https://lnkd.in/eACZREg (not by clicking the image above). Conference...
Zoom Tip of the Day #3: Camera Height
On getting the Zoom webcam camera height right for your call ↑
Zoom tip of the day: Get real!
Zoom speaking tip of the day on keeping it real when zooming.
Speaking Tip of the Day: Photo by Webcam Lens
Is your accent costing you? Reducing it might be a valuable investment.
Should you consider the effort to reduce an accent? While cultural identity can be important, if your accent is a distraction for some (or worse causes them to have to work harder to understand you), this article may get you thinking.
Full Speech Ahead! “You Don’t Ask…You Don’t Get!” Interview with business coach/trainer Janet F. Williams
What stops you from getting what you want? Could it sometimes be just the fear or missed opportunity of not making it clear to others what you’re wanting? Perhaps not even making it clear to yourself? Hear Milo Shapiro interview Janet F. Williams of “You Don’t Ask…You Don’t Get!”
To PowerPoint or Not to PowerPoint − That is the Question!
Is it always clear whether we should use PowerPoint or not in public speaking? This speaking coach thought so…until a presentation colleague had me eating crow on the notion!
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