#MeetingProfs

Are you looking at me #2 - this time broadcast TV

Everyone needs #PresentationCoachRay

Everyone needs #PresentationCoachRay

Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo is looking at a video monitor to her right while the guest is in a box on the right, looking at herself on a monitor down and to her left.

Neither of them are looking at us, the millions of people watching the experts. See how silly this looks.

3 million people were watching this interview. Did they feel included?


This happens in virtual meetings as well.

In one COVID 19 report to the nation, 4 smart guys spent hours testifying virtually while looking at each other’s video image and not at us or the Congress.

Everyone needs #PresentationCoachRay

Everyone needs #PresentationCoachRay

No college, university, or graduate school teaches how to communicate this way. It just isn’t natural to stare at a spot above your computer for hours at a time as you hope to engage attendees or TV viewers.

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You are on stage

Everyone needs #PresentationCoachRay

I have been coaching presenters for 30+ years for live, on stage corporate presentations. They were not trained for that either but with my coaching most of them have gone on to wonderful careers, in part because of their ability to hold an audience.

Check out former YUM! Brands CEO Greg Creed’s quote at the end of this page.

I invite you to schedule a 50 minute coaching session for 1 - 10 people for the top level keys to success presenting to #zoom #googlemeet #gotomeeting #skype or other medium.

If you are a host, or a guest you will improve your look and sound after this very first session.

  • Your environment - background, lighting, distractions

  • How do you look on camera - what ensures your best image

    • Posture, smile, headroom, camera position

  • How do you sound to others - what microphone do you use and why

  • Why you should use wired Ethernet instead of WiFi

  • How to get the best out of your equipment (computer, laptop, iPad or cell phone)

  • What low cost improvements can you make to improve your sound and image

Additional sessions include

  • Consider the audience

  • The value of rehearsing

  • What tech should you backup and why

  • Facilitating breakout rooms

  • What content transfers from a live to a virtual audience

  • Using interactive techniques to maintain an audience

  • When to outsource stream, guests and content

  • Preparing guest speakers

  • Pre and post meeting activities

  • Engagement analytics

Please reach out to me at ray@presentationcoachray.com so we can schedule an initial session.

Virtual Coaching Session Rates:

  • $150 for 1st 50 minute session - 1 to 10 attendees

  • $75 for each additional session - maximum 10 attendees

  • $50/hour for me to monitor your sessions for feedback

Ray Franklin’s combined skills as a speech coach and audience advocate have helped YUM! Brands execute productive and interesting meetings from Dubai to Singapore and most major venues in the US. I’ve seen him work on-site many, many times, and I’ve benefited from his guidance myself. He helps novice speakers be successful; and elevates skilled presenters to the next level.
— Greg Creed, Former CEO of Yum! Brands (Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC)

#PresentationCoachRay #AudienceAdvocate #2020Rule #meetingprofs #zoom #gotomeeting #skype #googlemeets