Building Authentic Connections in a Virtual World: A Guide to Virtual Relationships

In today's hybrid work environment, creating meaningful relationships through screens has become an essential skill. While virtual interactions are now commonplace, many professionals still struggle to forge genuine connections in digital spaces. The challenge isn't about finding the right ice-breakers or using the latest engagement tools—it's about understanding how to

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2024 Virtual Leadership Wrapped: The Standouts & Surprises

As we wrap up an incredible year of analyzing leaders ability to convey executive presence on camera, let's rewind and revisit the standout moments from our RateMyVideo series that captured your attention and sparked conversations about leadership in the digital age. Check out the Virtual Leadership Top Performers and the

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Leadership Presence Lesson: How A Top CEO Fumbled On-Camera

In an era where virtual communication has become crucial for business leaders, a recent video interview with David Novak, former CEO of Yum Brands, offers a fascinating leadership presence lesson in the challenges of conveying executive presence on camera. Despite leading a $15B empire that includes KFC, Taco Bell, and

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Leadership Presence on Video:  Lessons from Best Buy’s CEO

Searching for virtual leadership excellence? Best Buy's CEO Corie Barry breathes some rarified air, scoring a near-perfect 9.5 out of 10 on the RateMyVideo Virtual Executive Presence scale! Barry nails the technical fundamentals. Which sounds easy, but so many executives miss the mark, setting themselves up for an uphill battle. 

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A Tech CEO’s Virtual Presence Decoded

Well folks, Season 2 of Rate My Video just kicked off, and we're not pulling any punches. Today’s subject? Tech CEO Derek Ting of TextNow has his virtual presence decoded.  And it’s a rough 3/10 in the virtual presence challenge. Ouch. Here's the ironic plot twist: while his company is

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3  Proven Ways to Reduce Anxiety in Virtual Meetings

Whether you're presenting to a large group, speaking to an audience who has their cameras off, or simply participating in a team call, it's not uncommon to feel a twinge of anxiety in virtual meetings. But here's some good news: those nerves you're feeling? They're actually a positive sign! The

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7 CEOs: 7 Lessons in Virtual Executive Presence!

7 CEOs in the spotlight for 7 Lessons in Virtual Executive Presence. Ever heard the phrase "Show, don't tell"? It's a mantra I've lived by in my years of presentation and demo skills training. When I set out to demonstrate the power of applying the unique skills I developed as

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How a Top CEO Conveys Executive Presence in Virtual Meetings

In today's digital-first world, the ability to convey executive presence in virtual meetings can make or break your professional success. Whether you're leading a team meeting, pitching to clients, or reassuring stakeholders, how you come across on camera matters. That's why I’m excited to share my latest "Rate My Video"

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How Tech Leaders Sabotage Their Digital Transformation Message

As organizations pivot to embrace digital technologies, the ability to effectively communicate and connect in virtual environments has become a critical skill. This is particularly true for tech leaders and champions of digital transformation, who must embody the very principles they advocate be credible and gain full buy in. In

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Don’t Panic! Mastering Technical Issues in Virtual Presentations

I've got a confession to make. You know how I always share tips on what to do (and what not to do) in virtual meetings? Well, I recently had a real “Do as I say, not as I do” moment when I had a technical issue in a virtual presentation.

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