Video calls are in fashion, for better or for worse, the current situation has led us to get used to being in front of a camera to communicate with our family, friends, co-workers and customers.
But when you find yourself in a professional meeting you may develop stage fright and avoid speaking or find it difficult to speak because you are worried that others will look at you, watch you and see a part of you that until now was private.
Keep calm: you're not the only person it happens to and that's why you're here.
To learn the secrets that will improve your virtual meetings.
Secret No. 1: establish the working point in your home.
Feeling comfortable with the location, the light, the angle and in general, what you are going to show in front of the camera, will increase your confidence on stage.
In this article we explain how to get the most out of video calls.
Secret no. 2: prepares the theme of the meeting.
It seems obvious, but it works: if you know the lesson, your words will come out by themselves. At first you may find it hard to let go, but if you're clear on everything, it will come out smoothly.
Review and write down on a piece of paper the points to remember, the possible questions that your interlocutors may ask you.
You can even leave the documents you have to share in the meeting ready so that you don't have to look for them when it's your turn to speak.
This way you will avoid blank stares, awkward silences and that horrible feeling of "I'm in deep shit!
Secret #3: decongest your body and mind.
Move around, a few minutes before entering the meeting. Stretch, walk around a bit, gesticulate and speak out loud.
It will awaken your body and mind and help you come in with more energy.
Tip: keep a glass of water near you. This way you can hydrate your vocal cords and make your voice sound more relaxed.
Fourth and last secret: be yourself.
Behave as you always do.
Breathe, smile and let everything flow naturally.
This is something new for almost everyone, so your interlocutors probably have the same fears as you.
But it is important to contextualize, you are not in an exam, nor are you being evaluated, nor do you have to have extraordinary skills to do well, as everything is practice and you will see that you get the rhythm quickly and even enjoy it.
