Episode 17 – Being Tribal: Virtual Advancement and Empowerment Without Competition

Host: Kimberli Gilbert

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Kimberli Gilbert sits down with longtime friend, mentor, and trailblazer Rena Whitaker to explore the meaning of authentic leadership, the power of community, and what it means to rise together—without competition.

Rena shares her journey from executive leadership to founding her movement and company, Being Tribal, and offers insight into what true empowerment looks like in the modern world. Together, Kimberli and Rena discuss:

✨ The four core truths of Being Tribal:

💬 Why women thrive when we move from ladder-pulling to ladder-placing

"Your vibe attracts your tribe."

Whether you're leading a business, dreaming of launching your own, or simply seeking a tribe that truly sees and supports you, this episode will resonate deeply.

🎧 Listen now and be inspired to lead with love, lift others up, and live your truth.

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Welcome to another bite-sized episode of Mini Cast Mastery! Today, we’re tackling a common (and costly) virtual meeting mishap: joining the wrong meeting link.

We share a real-world moment when a trusted colleague—someone who’s always early—accidentally joined an outdated Zoom link, leading to lost time, confusion, and a lot of laughter.

In this episode, we cover:

Even the most tech-savvy professionals can make this mistake. The key is how you handle it—and how you prevent it moving forward.

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In today’s episode, we explore why understanding your speaker and delivery style is critical to becoming a more confident, authentic, and impactful communicator. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or brand new to presenting, this conversation offers valuable tips to uncover your voice and connect deeply with your audience.

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Welcome back to Mini Cast Mastery! Today’s episode is all about one tiny button that can make or break your entire meeting or recording session: the record button. Yep, we forgot to hit it—and we’re here to share why that matters so much more than you might think.

We dive into:

🎧 Whether you're running meetings, producing webinars, or hosting your own podcast, this episode is packed with lessons, laughs, and life-saving best practices.

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Remember: Always check for that little red dot. Your future self will thank you.

Welcome back to Virtual Presentation Skills, the podcast that helps you be Flat Out Impressive by showing up, standing out, and leading powerfully—whether you're presenting in-person or virtually.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into what it really means to own the virtual room. With more meetings happening online than ever before, your screen presence is no longer optional—it's essential. Whether you're working from your kitchen counter or a professional studio, this episode is full of actionable advice to transform how you're perceived in the 2D world.

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Have a virtual win or transformation story to share? Email us or tag us on social using #FlatOutImpressive — your experience could be featured in an upcoming episode!

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🎧 Subscribe & Stay Impressive

Don’t just show up. Own the room. Stay sharp and stay impressive—every virtual moment is a chance to lead, connect, and inspire.

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We dive into eye-opening stats on virtual meeting fatigue, sharing findings from Harvard Business Review and QUIXY.com. From lost productivity to camera-off culture, you'll hear real talk, real numbers, and real solutions.

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We reflect on our own experiences and offer insights into how training programs can help teams avoid these pitfalls. Whether you're leading meetings or just attending them, you’ll walk away with actionable ideas to make your virtual time count.

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📣 Don’t Miss Upcoming Episodes:

If you're joining us today, we are diving deep into the fascinating world of brain science and attention during virtual presentations. Whether you're hosting webinars, virtual meetings, or online training, understanding how the brain handles attention can make or break your engagement rates. We'll share science-backed strategies, real-world examples, and actionable tips to captivate your virtual audience — and keep those pennies flowing into your pocket!

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If this episode made you think, laugh, or nod your head in agreement—share it with a friend or teammate! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help more presenters find their inner superhero.

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Did you know that you already have a presentation superpower—maybe even more than one? In this inspiring and down-to-earth episode, Kimberli and Kathy dive deep into the idea that every presenter has unique strengths. Whether you're presenting in person or virtually, your superpowers are there… just waiting to be discovered, practiced, and perfected.

Kimberli shares her personal journey moving from in-person presentations to the virtual stage, and how even seasoned speakers have to retrain and adapt. Kathy opens up about the frustrations of virtual presenting—and how growth, confidence, and practice helped her evolve.

Together, they explore a dynamic list of presentation "superpowers" like:

Whether you're a seasoned speaker or a nervous first-time presenter, this episode will encourage you to identify your strengths and lean into them. Plus, you’ll get practical advice on how to develop the ones that still need a little polish.

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🔁 Let's Keep the Conversation Going!

If this episode made you think, laugh, or nod your head in agreement—share it with a friend or teammate! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to help more presenters find their inner superhero.

📩 Got questions, topic ideas, or just want to say hi? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out or leave a comment.

Welcome back, listeners! We're thrilled to be with you again, diving deeper into the world of audio gear. In our last mini cast, we raved about microphones—especially the Shure MV7+ (still not sponsored...yet!). But today, we’re shifting our focus to the listener's experience—specifically headsets, earbuds, and computer audio.

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🤓 Voice Coach Pro Tip:

If you’re doing any sort of vocal coaching, presenting, or listening critically—ditch the computer speakers. Go for something that isolates audio. Your brain (and your audience) will thank you.

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Do earbuds fall out of your ears too? Do you prefer over-the-ear headsets or something else for meetings and walks? We’d love to hear your audio adventures! Drop us a voice note or email for a chance to be featured on a future episode.  Also, please listen, like and give us a 5 star review.

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