The correct posture is so important at online meetings to help us not only look calm and relaxed but also to ensure we breathe well. Our Head of Voice at MSB Executive; Steven Maddocks shares his invaluable insights on how to achieve the optimal posture at online...
Our Head of Voice at MSB Executive; Steven Maddocks shares simple tools and techniques to improve articulation. This is another part of our series to ensure impactful communication at online meetings.
Our Head of Voice at MSB Executive; Steven Maddocks provides tips, techniques and exercises specifically geared to great communication at online meetings. This video covers Intonation.
One of the side effects of having so many online meetings is that we cannot avoid seeing ourselves on screen. Some people find it distracting and others even say it makes them feel anxious. This short blog is written to assure you that you are not alone. Many actors...
During these uncertain times where the majority of us are now working from home, it's so important to keep that sense of connection with our teams and colleagues. We share a quick video on how we can maintain that human contact using online video tools.
According to the standard model, when first meeting someone, we make a snap decision about them based on their appearance, the sound of their voice and what they say... in that order of importance. Here, Martyn assesses the usefulness of that model, takes a look at...
People often feel they look washed out on video calls. Using a specialist light can transform how you look. This is a short demo of the difference it makes.
In light of the rush to move communications online, we’ve been asked which video conferencing software we recommend. While we are not technology experts below is our humble opinion based on our experiences and feedback from clients. Overall preference: Zoom Pros –...
Some practical advice beyond not wearing pyjamas in meetings! Given recent events many of our clients are asking for our support to handle meetings held online rather than face to face. Below are some of the questions we have been asked: How do we keep our audience’s...
Most people have suffered from terrible Powerpoint presentations at work. Unfortunately, in the UK government briefing are now bringing bad Powerpoints into our sitting rooms. It is unfortunate that when the message is so important the medium can let us down. We...
In Part 1 of this two-part blog, we covered these principles: let yourself fail say "yes and" Part 2 looks at how Improv can reframe the way you interact with others. Make your partner look and feel like a genius People often say to me ‘It must be terrifying to do...
It’s hard to avoid the current election frenzy with the political party leaders debating at (almost!) every opportunity. However, watching the party leaders during the ‘Question Time Leaders Special’ the other week, it struck us here at MSB Executive, just how...
