From the course: Stepping Up Your Webcam Video Presence

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Engaging with the webcam

Engaging with the webcam

- Let's face it, engaging with a webcam is not the same as conversing face-to-face at all. That said, it's a medium that most of us are very familiar with. In fact, many of us engage with more people virtually than in person. And so there's a sort of comfortable code that we've all settled into. But the problem is, there are some things wrong with that code, especially when it comes to presenting your best self. I'd like to first focus on non-verbal communication. You've probably heard that nonverbal communication makes up the majority of communication, and this can be even greater with video. That's because video conversations are more likely to accentuate non-verbal issues since there are fewer distractions for your audience to focus on. Let's begin by talking about the incredible importance of eye contact. You've probably been told your entire life that eye contact is essential for meaningful communication. But…

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