Consistent online excellence
In this session, communications coach Mike Kelly from Speak The Speech, highlights key strategies for delivering engaging virtual presentations, meetings and interviews.
Stressing the importance of a strong first impression, he introduces “height, light, and sight” as a quick way to look more professional on camera.
Mike also focuses on how “credible passion” and effective pacing, especially well-timed pauses, help sustain audience attention. Drawing on techniques used by performers, he emphasises clear structure, including a strong ‘hook’, a concise ‘purpose statement’, and a ‘memorable conclusion’.
Finally, Mike addresses online fatigue, encouraging participants to switch up communication methods, hide self-view to reduce mirror anxiety, and reclaim their energy when virtual calls become overwhelming.
Mikes overarching message is that with a little intentional preparation, anyone can project confidence and connection in online environments.
What will you learn:
How to make a strong first impression online using height, light, and sight
How to use body language and vocal energy so you appear confident and engaging
How to manage your energy levels and access ‘professional performance energy’
How to use pace and pauses so your audience can stay with your message
How to structure any talk using a simple bit effective framework
How to protect your wellbeing and reduce online fatigue
Listen to Mike’s session on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or YouTube
Our sound and mix engineer is Matteo Magariello and our producer is Peter Kerwood.
About Elevate
Elevate is a pioneering free mentoring programme that has been designed with a specific goal in mind – to inspire, inform and empower people within the event industry.
Elevate operates thanks to the generosity of our global headline partners; Amplify, Seed and Wonder.
Our global partners are Cvent, Identity, First, Illusion, Inconf, Powwow, PSP and The Production Department. Our partners are ASEMBL Group, CastleBell, Curious Nation, Jimmy Garcia Catering, Event Decision, Hel’s, We Are Collider, Seen Presents, 2LK, TRO, Live Union and The Training Department. Our venue partner is White Rabbit Studios, our training partner is Special Sauce Training and our people and culture partners are TIMES x10 and Nic Neal.
Together, we’re changing lives, careers and the events industry for the better.