VIRTUAL SPEECH COACHING
Overcome the Zoom Zone-Out
Lights, camera, software … but what about you?
Focuswise Virtual Speech Coaching
The value of an effective virtual presentation has never been higher. Yet, 90% of webinar attendees zone-out after just 10 minutes.
To address the distinct needs of today's digital environment, communicators must radically alter their approach including format, length, channel and timing.
As a professional communicator who helps others communicate professionally, Curt Steinhorst has trained many prominent leaders to speak more comfortably and effectively — from Fortune 500 CEOs to MLB legends to talk show hosts. He uses his unique experience at the intersection of public speaking, research in attention science, and long history of coaching public figures to equip you to use the power of your voice.
Focuswise Virtual Speech Coaching addresses live webinars, sales presentations, behind-the-camera projects, slide decks, media and podcast interviews, executive presence, , and more.
Excel in today’s complex and challenging on-screen communication environment and authentically connect with your audience.
Focuswise speech coaching programs are designed for all levels of speaking.
The key elements of successful presenting that we tackle together:
Deliver in a professional, confident, and poised manner
Understand the hidden factors that drive attention
Set up the camera, mic, and lighting optimally
Avoid the slide trap
Introduce unexpected attention grabbing elements
Compensate for the flattening affect
Bring them into the experience
Be realistic about the constraints
Flexibility — Gain the ability to scale your presentation style up or down, depending on the audience.
Persuasion — Learn tools to persuade your audience to act on your direction or take your advice.
Analysis — Receive personal analysis of your present strengths and weaknesses.
Confidence — Practice and improve in a safe learning environment.
Control — Enhance control over your body movements, gestures, and anxiety.
Discover
Uncover your most poignant stories and relevant ideas.
Gain audience trust.
Understand the hidden factors that drive attention.
Develop
Build an irresistible speech structure.
Utilize humor and develop comic timing.
Open and close your presentation memorably.
Adapt your speech for millions on TV, hundreds on Zoom, or small in-person groups.
Artfully handle Q&As.
Deliver
Overcome anxiety
Learn methods to curb compulsive filler words (um, uh, like, you know).
Eliminate micro-expressions
Use effective gestures and movement.
Incorporate supplementary visual aides successfully (slides, props, etc).
