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Virtual meetings and events are part of daily business life in the post-pandemic world. Whether you’re speaking at a conference, leading a webinar or taking part in a team meeting, your body language plays a crucial role in how you’re perceived. Here are some useful tips on how to elevate your presence during virtual meetings and events: 👩💼 Posture Matters – Sit up straight and angle your body slightly towards the camera. This not only shows confidence but also makes you appear more approachable. 👀 Eye Contact - Look directly into the camera, rather than the screen, to create the impression of making eye contact with your audience. This helps to build rapport and connection. 😊 Facial Expressions: Don't underestimate the power of facial expressions - a natural smile can go a long way in helping to show warmth and enthusiasm. 👐 Hands on Display: Use hand gestures to emphasise key points, but keep them within the frame and avoid excessive movement. This helps to keep your speech animated, allowing you to convey your message more effectively. 🍃 Minimise Distractions: Choose an appropriate background and eliminate clutter - a tidy setting helps to keep the focus on you and your message. 🎥 Practice Makes Perfect: If you’re speaking at a virtual event, test your setup and record yourself beforehand. This will help you to identify areas for improvement and boost your confidence. Remember, while content is king, delivery is queen! Your body language can make or break the impact of your presentation. Share your own tips in the comments on how to improve your body language during virtual events!👇✨ #VirtualEvents #BodyLanguage #ProfessionalDevelopment #PublicSpeaking #RemoteWork #VirtualMeetings #WebinarTips #EffectiveCommunication

Did you catch our recent webinar on the impact of events? During the 45 minute session, I spoke to industry experts about how top organisations are maximising, and minimising, the impact of their corporate events. A huge thank you for the valuable insights from special guests: 💫 Paul Chandler, Regional Marketing Director at Knauf Insulation 💫 Tom Otley, Sustainability Director at Oury Clark 💫 Claire Merryweather, Communications Specialist #CorporateEvents #WebinarHighlights #EventImpact #IndustryInsights #MarketingExperts #SustainabilityInBusiness #CommunicationsStrategy

Throwback to a fun festive quiz my team delivered for a national law firm using the virtual studio at Virtuopo HQ. 🎄 🎅 Bringing employees together for a virtual celebration can be a great alternative to a traditional Christmas party, particularly for large organisations with teams who are spread across multiple cities. How do you plan to celebrate Christmas with your work colleagues? #VirtualCelebration #TeamBuilding #RemoteWorkFun #ChristmasParties #FestiveFun #CorporateEvents #EmployeeEngagement

Unexpected technical glitches can be one of the most challenging aspects of organising a virtual event. While careful planning is the always the safest way to minimise the risk, even the most well prepared event manager may find themselves having to navigate an occasional technical setback. Here are some useful tips from the team at Virtuopo on how to recover from any sudden technical difficulties. 🧘 Stay Calm - as the host, your approach sets the tone. Maintain a positive attitude, and remember that unforeseen issues can happen to anyone. Staying calm and collected will instil confidence in your audience. ✨ Be Transparent - let your audience know what's happening. If you encounter a delay, a quick message to re-assure your attendees that you are troubleshooting can help keep frustration to a minimum. 💻 Have a Back Up Plan - always prepare for the unexpected. Consider having back up devices, alternative platforms, or at least a contingency plan that allows for a smooth pivot if needed. 🙋 Engage the Audience - if a technical issue does occur, fill the gap by engaging the audience. Maybe ask a question, encourage them to share insights in the chat, or introduce pre-recorded content while things are being resolved. 📕 Learn and Plan for the Future: After the event, evaluate what went wrong. Take the time to review and update your technical checks. Document the experience to help enhance future events. Remember, technical difficulties can arise without warning during any virtual event. How you respond can shape the overall attendee experience. 💪✨ What strategies do you use to resolve unexpected technical issues during your events? #VirtualEvents #EventPlanning #EventProduction #Events #EventManagement #BackupPlan #VirtualConferenceTips

It's always a pleasure to have our four-legged friend Indie join us in the studio. Happy Monday! 🐶 #StudioVibes #MondayMotivation #VirtualStudio #CreativeCompanions #VirtualEvents #EventProduction

Behind the scenes during set up for a virtual conference for a corporate client. Linking up 150 attendees and speakers in Manchester and London, the virtual format is a sustainable way to connect colleagues without the need for travel, accommodation or venue hire. #BTS #events

Are you interested in finding out how best practice organisations are maximising, and minimising, the impact of corporate events? Join me for a free webinar at midday today with special guests: 💫 Paul Chandler 💫 Tom Otley 💫 Claire Merryweather To attend, please register here: https://lnkd.in/eH4p3V-V #CorporateEvents #Webinar #BestPractices #EventManagement #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #BusinessStrategy #EventImpact

Event planning is consistently listed as one most stressful jobs in the world but I couldn’t imagine working in any other industry. While navigating tight budgets and demanding deadlines can sometimes be a challenge, I genuinely love the fast pace of live events, as well as the huge variety of projects my team and I get to deliver on a daily basis. 🌟 💫 We could be organising a global conference one day or livestreaming a brand new product launch the next. Check out our latest showreel to find out what makes our work so interesting. 👇 #Events #EventProfs #EventPlanning #EventIndustry #EventProduction #VirtualEvents #HybridEvents #Livestreaming