From the course: Executive Presence on Video Conference Calls
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Introducing yourself and speaking up
From the course: Executive Presence on Video Conference Calls
Introducing yourself and speaking up
- You're not in a typical meeting setting so how do you introduce yourself and speak up? We know it can be a bit tricky because we can't anticipate when others are going to speak. We don't have the normal body language cues like raising your hands that we're able to read if we're all in the same room. But that's okay. Here are some things to keep in mind. If you're leading the video meeting, make sure you start by encouraging everyone who does speak up to introduce themselves. It's a great way to show leadership and consideration for others. Chances are, many people in the video conference don't work closely in the same environment, which is why the team is video conferencing. So encouraging others to introduce themselves is a great way for everyone to put a name to a face. If you're not leading the meeting, plan to introduce yourself before you speak anyways. By doing so, it does two things. First, it perks up the listener's ears because they're not expecting you to introduce…
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