Virtual Presentation Skills

Virtual Public Speaking

When presenting on video calls, do you ever think…

• I don’t know where to look. Do I look at the camera? At my slides? I've been doing this for months and it still feels awkward to me.

• I have no idea if anyone is paying attention. I feel like my ideas are strong but I don't know how to engage the virtual audience in discussions. Whenever I ask a question all I hear is crickets.

• I feel nervous even though I know what I'm talking about. I used to present in meetings all the time in person, but now when I'm working from home I don't have the same level of confidence sharing in hybrid meetings. 

If any of these feelings resonated with you…

We have officially launched our “Virtual Public Speaking Skills” Online Class!

This self-directed, online video class is perfect for experienced presenters looking to "level-up" their virtual communication techniques. By the end of the course you'll be confidently preparing for virtual meetings, "dominating the mechanics" of virtual presentation software, engaging with your audience in quality two-way dialogue and wow-ing each and every virtual audience you find yourself in front of!

Quick Reads:

Two recent articles examine the connection between work-related “burnout” and a (really pernicious) trend of office workers not taking time off to recover from illness. Remember: Just because you’re working from home doesn’t mean you don’t deserve to take time off to recover!

Want a Workshop or Coaching for Your Team?

Oak and Reeds offers training on hybrid communication, managing remote teams, interviewer skills, change leadership and more.

All our trainings can be conducted virtually using Zoom or in person.

Interested in scheduling a training for a team? Click the link below to set up some time to chat with Dave Collins about your training and coaching needs:

Planning to meet in person?

Planning to meet in person?

The days are getting longer, the weather is turning warmer, and here at Oak and Reeds the summer means one thing…it’s team off-site season!

If you’re on the fence about bringing together your team for an in-person meeting this summer, ask yourself these questions:

Is there anyone on our team I’ve been working with (virtually) that I’ve never met in person?

Are there any team challenges or projects that would benefit from a half day or full day in-person discussion?

Am I noticing signs of burnout (diminishing patience, less frequent casual “checking-in”, “video off” in virtual team meetings) in some or all of my team members?

If the answer to any of these is “Yes!”, you might be in need of an in-person team gathering.

Quick Reads:

Has your company scrapped your “Return to Office” plan? You’re not alone. Many organizations are taking a “let’s see how it goes” approach to returning to formal in-person work…and seeing success.

Virtual Presentation Skills Class

We have officially launched our “Virtual Public Speaking Skills” Online Class!

In this video-based class, you’ll learn techniques to mentally and physically prepare for virtual presentations, engage with virtual and hybrid audiences and enhance your overall ability to deliver compelling ideas in video conferences.

Want a Virtual Workshop or Virtual Coaching for Your Team?

Oak and Reeds offers training on hybrid communication, managing remote teams, interviewer skills, change leadership and more.

All our trainings can be conducted virtually using Zoom or in person using...human beings.

Interested in scheduling a training for a team?

Hybrid Work on the Horizon?

Hybrid Work on the Horizon?

During a recent workshop, I asked participants "What are three words that come to mind when you think of returning to in-person collaboration?" Here were the results:

(Note: The bigger the word, the more people who thought it)

When you read this infographic, do these thoughts align with your personal transition back to the office? With your team's transition?

In my "Leading Teams Through Change" workshop, I encourage teams to share their thoughts on hybrid work out loud with each other. Creating opportunities to share what's exciting (and worrisome) about a change helps build more resilient and empathetic teams by exposing colleagues to each other's shared emotions and experiences.

Quick Reads:

A pair of articles from The Atlantic caught my eye this week:

Workplace cultures that ignore sadness and "enforce positivity" limit people's ability to process change and build authority in authentic ways.

New research from Microsoft begs the question: Do you suffer from a triple hump workday?

Online Classes for Individuals

Tired of waiting for your next Oak and Reeds group workshop? You're in luck!

We're in the process of building out an online class curriculum for all of our most popular training topics.

These will be self-directed video classes with a mixture of exercises, quizzes, and other interactive elements to keep you practicing and learning in a fun and fast-paced way.

Are you interested in learning more? Please click the button below to sign up to be the first to know when our classes go live!

Want a Virtual Workshop or Virtual Coaching for Your Team?

Oak and Reeds offers training on hybrid communication, managing remote teams, equitable interviewing, change leadership and more.

All our trainings can be conducted virtually using Zoom or in person using...human beings.

Interested in scheduling a training for a team?

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