by Steven Maddocks | 27 July, 2021 | Online meetings, Online video, Personal Profile
‘We can’t decide what to do about our backgrounds.’ This question arose recently during an online communication workshop I was running for the senior team at a law firm. I cast my eye across the framed faces on my screen. Most people were evidently sitting in a...
by Martyn Barmby | 28 May, 2020 | Authenticity, Leadership, Personal Profile, Presentation skills, Public speaking
We often look at how our leaders communicate to see what we can learn. Sometimes we share examples of outstanding communication as well as times they get it wrong. At the moment, what our leaders are doing and saying is affecting our lives in an extraordinary way....
by Martyn Barmby | 25 March, 2020 | Blog, Body Language, Building Confidence, Online meetings, Online video, Personal Profile, Video
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...
by Martyn Barmby | 23 March, 2020 | Online meetings, Online video, Personal Profile, Presentation skills, Video
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...
by Martyn Barmby | 18 March, 2020 | Online meetings, Online video, Personal Profile, Presentation skills, Video
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....
