From the course: Executive Presence on Video Conference Calls
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Hand gestures on video
From the course: Executive Presence on Video Conference Calls
Hand gestures on video
- One of the best assets we have is the ability to use our hands to really drive an important point home. But if we use our hands in the wrong way, it can detract from our presentation. Oftentimes we're already using our hands when we talk without even noticing it. But in this course, I want to hone in on how we can be more cautious of the way we use our hands so it helps us while we're presenting on video. There is a misconception that because we're at home or in a remote location, a lot of the movements we're making won't get noticed because we're not in the same room as others. Well that is simply not true. How much a person sees does depend on how and where your camera is positioned, but always think that your audience will see everything you do and all the movements you make. It's better to prepare for it than not. But chances are your viewers will see at least your whole upper body if you're sitting, so your hand motions are still visible. This means you can use your hands to…
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