117. Virtual Stage Presence: How to Command Attention When Speaking Online
Release Date: 01/28/2026
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info_outline- Why virtual speaking is actually harder than in-person speaking—and the four reasons you're not crazy for feeling exhausted after video calls
- The #1 mistake people make on camera that kills connection (hint: stop looking at yourself)
- How to frame yourself professionally without expensive equipment—camera angle, lighting, and background strategies that make an immediate difference
- Why your "normal" energy reads as low energy on screen and how to amplify without looking over-the-top
- The chat monitoring strategy that keeps your audience engaged in real-time (and why you shouldn't delegate this to a moderator)
- Technical basics that separate amateur presenters from polished professionals
- Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline
- Learn about The Visibility Shift: www.kimberlybonline.com/tvs
- Explore Brown Leadership: www.brownleadership.com
- Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com