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 what lies behind it and thinks about its implications for working online.
Presenting to Camera
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...
Online Meetings
Among all the terms future dictionaries will inherit from COVID-19, ‘Zoom fatigue’ is certain to feature. (It applies to all video conferencing...
Powerpoint
Our Head of Coaching, Nicola Hainey, reviews Microsoft Powerpoint’s new feature: Presenter Coach. An AI tool to help rehearse presentations? In...
Body Language
There’s nothing more off-putting when you’re presenting than the feeling of heat spreading across your neck and cheeks and then the ensuing...
Thank you so very much Martyn! You are doing God’s work with this!
Never did I think that I would feel so comfortable speaking on camera, but now all thanks to you, I’m more confident than ever!