You ever get put on the spot with no warning and a blinking cursor (or camera light) staring you in the face? Thatās exactly what happened to Kathy today ā live ā as we tested one of our favorite training drills⦠and guess what? She messed up. On air. And we kept it. š„
But hereās the thing: this episode isnāt about being perfect. Itās about training your brain to reset, training your body to calm down, and building that polished, confident virtual presence one tiny practice moment at a time.
If youāre tired of filler words, fuzzy delivery, or feeling like youāre not ācamera ready,ā this oneās for you.
š„ A few of the tips we offer in this episode:
A real-time coaching moment with Kathy (she didnāt know it was coming š
)The power of one clear sentence to organize your thoughtsHow to retrain your brain after a flub so you can keep going (without spiraling)The magic reset formulaWe dare you to try the One Minute Drill:
Pick a topic you know well..Look directly into your webcam.Talk for 60 secondsāno filler words, no looking away.If you do? Stop. Reset. Try again.Itās harder than it sounds. But it's also one of the most effective ways to grow. šĀ If you try this drill at home, please let us know!Ā We'd love to hear about it!Ā Ā
š” Resources Mentioned:
š§ For the FREE Presentation Structure Template, please send us an email:Ā [email protected]šGroup Virtual Office Audit Registration - virtual training program we offer - 30 minutes, 7 stepsšVirtual Presentation Mastery FacebookšGenius Lab Linked-InšKimberli Gilbert Linked-InšKathy Gadinas Linked-InThis episode isnāt about showing off polished skills. Itās about being bold enough to practice out loud, mess up on purpose, and know you're in a safe space to get better.
Start small. Start now. And if your camera makes you sweat? Good. Youāre on the edge of growth.
š¬ Share this episode with your awkward-on-camera bestie, your Zoom-fatigued boss, or your college student whoās about to present to 300 people. They'll thank you later.