Best3Minutes - Online Presentation Checklist 1

Online Presentation Checklist
Think of this as an online event.

The preparation, professionalism and structure of the meeting,
as well as the content of the presentation, influence how the audience perceives you.
Tech Check Turn off all notifications and Use Laptop/desktop

15-30 Mins in Advance close all apps computer, not phone
Camera and Mic work, your internet Ensure there are no distractions, Less likely to go wrong!
connection is good, screen sharing so that you can focus on your Portrait/landscape and background
works, everything is as expected. message and the audience. problems often occur with phones.
Don’t look down on your audience Have good lighting: make your face visible
Adjust the camera so that you look directly into the camera. Set up a desk lamp to light up your face.
This creates a feeling of eye contact. Avoid heavy backlight: draw the curtains or change location.
Turn your video on, Make sure your face

and ask them to switch it on too is not too big on camera!
Seeing each other creates a bond. A big face can cause subconscious anxiety.
In meetings with a few people, ask them to switch on too. Target a simple ‘head and shoulders’ look.
Buy a Pop-Up Green Screen

for an instant
tidy-up of your setup
Also ensures virtual backgrounds work
effectively. Costs around
€30-€50, and commonly available.
Tidy up your background: put focus on you
Have a neutral background, remove all distractions,
and use a virtual background if possible.
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Online Presentation
FAQ
How do I connect with my audience?
Ensure you don’t just broadcast what you think is important. Connect with the audience every 8-10 minutes.
Welcome them on arrival Run Polls Q&A

We all love to hear our own name! Simple is best; Multiple Choice The most effective way to connect with
Say their name and welcome them (max 5 options), Yes/No questions, and your audience. See below for how and
to the meeting or event. ‘What’s your biggest challenge with...’ when to deal with questions.
How do I manage questions?

Questions give the audience a chance to re-set their attention, ask what’s on their mind and get new energy.
Inform how and when they Take questions by chat Come out of the presentation
can ask questions rather than by voice to answer questions
Tell at the start to ask questions during When speaking, people sometimes Exit the screen share, so they can focus
or at the end of the presentation. Regular ramble. If they have to type it into the on you while you answer questions. This
Q&A connects more with the audience. chat, usually they keep it short. creates more of a personal bond with you.
How to put energy in when presenting to a computer!

Your voice has a big impact on how much energy they feel from you, and how focused their attention will be.
Get connected to the story Record yourself. Listen out Practice the opening 2-3
and your content for energy and emphasis minutes out loud
Remind yourself: why does this matter to Which words or key messages really mat- Saying things out loud in advance helps
you? What is your message? What do you ter? What do you think and feel? Are you you to find out if the story in your head
want people to walk away with at the end? conveying that? Now try again! sounds the same when you speak!
How do I know if they like the presentation?

When face to face, we can ‘sense’ the audience and how they are reacting to the presentation.
It’s harder online - and honestly, there’s no easy answer! Online communication creates a barrier between you and the audience.
The best way to break through that barrier is to do what’s been mentioned here in this checklist;
video on, create Q&A moments, exit screen sharing for questions, mention attendees by name, and speak with energy and passion.
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TW @best3minutes LI linkedin.com/in/davidbeckettpresentationcoach © David Beckett

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Online Presentation Checklist

Think of this as an online event.

Tech Check Turn off all notifications and Use Laptop/desktop

Turn your video on, Make sure your face

Buy a Pop-Up Green Screen

Welcome them on arrival Run Polls Q&A

How do I manage questions?

How to put energy in when presenting to a computer!

How do I know if they like the presentation?

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