Feb 21, 2022
In this episode of Building Better Cultures, we hear from a top virtual-speaking specialist who sees a golden opportunity in the virtual world. Peter Hopwood, a global executive speaker coach, believes the most reticent public speakers can emerge as stronger, more engaging communicators than ever before.
There are ways to leverage your online environment and actually take pleasure in an ability to control the stage. Peter highlights the many variables (from sound to lighting to backdrop to gesticulation) that can be modulated to our advantage. He also explains other new factors to consider, such as the imperative to develop disciplined, compelling messaging that quickly captures – and then holds – people's interests.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
EPISODE
QUOTES
"I
help teams and professionals find their stories and deliver them in
a way that connects in a way that people will remember for the
right reasons."
"Screens are almost more intimate than face-to-face so the key is really being aware of how we're coming across."
"We really have to make sure that the things we share (onscreen) are more concise, more to the point, get people feeling engaged and connected."
"If you can do well and get chemistry going (onscreen), it can only help you when it comes to going back to or building on your in-person communications skills."
"If we can connect with emotion and get people to feel that emotion and connect it with the message we want to share, then to me, that is the power of storytelling and how to use it."
ABOUT PETER
HOPWOOD
British Global Speaker Coach, Virtual Speaking Specialist &
TEDx Coach, Storytelling for Sales Trainer, Worldwide Corporate
Events MC & Speaker - lived in 7 countries, worked in 42, currently
based in Croatia, working worldwide on Zoom! Storytelling
strategist, confidence-booster & connector, I help professionals
and global teams define, craft and deliver stronger stories,
connect with their audiences and customers and take control of
their messages, storyline & speaking impact.
Website: www.peter-hopwood.com
Peter @LinkedIn (lots of tips and resources)
ABOUT SCOTT
MCINNES
Learn
more about Scott McInnes, founder and director of Inspiring Change,
by clicking here.
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