78: The Do’s and Don’ts of Video Conferencing

<p><span style='font-weight: 400;'>With over 200 million people now using Zoom to connect (btw, that’s up from 10 million users from just a couple of months ago), this signals a major shift in the acceptability of using tech to communicate.</span></p> <p><span style='font-weight: 400;'>If you’re using these platforms to conduct your business or for meetings, you’re definitely going to want to listen in on this episode.</span></p> <p><span style='font-weight: 400;'>Communication expert Lauren Sergy spoke with me (on Zoom, natch) on techniques for presenting yourself in a polished and professional way during your video conference calls.</span><span style='font-weight: 400;'><br/> <br/></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><strong>[6:28] <span style='font-weight: 400;'>Lauren and Molly talk about the shifts they’re both seeing in their businesses and clients.<br/> <br/></span></strong></li> <li><strong>[9:21]</strong> <span style='font-weight: 400;'>Reasons why video conferencing is going to affect every business and industry moving forward. <br/> <br/></span></li> <li style='font-weight: 400;'><strong>[14:45]</strong> <span style='font-weight: 400;'>Tips for looking engaged and interested throughout the videoconference call as a participant.<br/> <br/></span></li> <li style='font-weight: 400;'><strong>[15:54]</strong> <span style='font-weight: 400;'>Where to place your laptop, tablet, or smartphone, for optimal camera placement. <br/> <br/></span></li> <li style='font-weight: 400;'><strong>[17:13]</strong> <span style='font-weight: 400;'>Lighting tips using items you may already have at home.<br/> <br/></span></li> <li style='font-weight: 400;'><strong>[18:56]</strong> <span style='font-weight: 400;'>How to set up an appropriate background for your videos.<br/> <br/></span></li> <li style='font-weight: 400;'><strong>[24:23]</strong> <span style='font-weight: 400;'>Why it’s so important to make videoconferencing work for you sooner than later.<br/> <br/></span></li> <li style='font-weight: 400;'><strong>[28:22]</strong> <sp