I'm re-sharing my second chat with the world's leading body language expert, Mark Bowden. This was originally recorded during peak Zoom-fatigue era, when facilitators (myself included) were scrambling to figure out how the heck to connect, engage, and energise through a webcam.

Why am I bringing this back now? Two reasons:

1. I just quoted this episode in a webinar, and it landed hard.
2. His tips STILL apply—and are more important than ever.

Here's what we cover:

• Why reading the room (especially virtually) is a waste of energy
• How to lead behaviour instead of trying to read it
• What Mark does to instantly make virtual sessions more engaging (without expensive tech)
• Why body language still matters, and how to ramp yours up on screen
• The surprising power of asking “What’s been most useful so far?”
• How to use your background and status intentionally to connect

If you’ve ever felt flat during a virtual session—or wondered how to make your facilitation feel more human—you’ll love this episode.

🎧 Enjoy the rewind. And hey, I’ll speak to you tomorrow.

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