Have you ever had a video camera turned on and then started to feel self conscious? Or you were more aware of what you were saying or doing, maybe clammed up a little?
I had all of that happen (and more) several years ago when I was taking my Professional Speaking Certification with The Creative Performance Group. Not only were we critiqued by a panel of experts on our speaking, we were also filmed while we did our presentations! Holy pressure.
When it was time to watch myself back, I felt so nauseous. I couldn’t even eat my lunch. I kind of watched with one eye partially open and I probably didn’t breath during the video either! Obviously, I survived.
In the process, I learned a ton about myself, I got more comfortable in front of an audience and on camera while learning how to communicate more powerfully and more effectively.
That’s why I’m so excited to share an interview I did with Video Expert, James Cooper. He teaches people how to be more powerful communicators on and off camera. In this interview, he gives some really great, simple, yet effective tips on how to improve your communication whether it’s in front of a camera, an audience or just one on one.
Once you’ve watched the interview, we’d love to hear from you. What’s the most important thing you learned about communication from James? Please share in the comments below!
Until next time, keep challenging yourself be an even more powerful communicator whether it’s on or off camera. You deserve to be your best!
~Dawn xo
PS. For more free training and webinars with James Cooper, go to www.powerfulvideo.com
PPS. James does a full training on Video Strategies in Entrepreneurs Biz School. Make sure you’re on the list to be notified of the next release of the program so you can get this bonus training! (Along with a ton of other incredible information to create Your Dream Life and Business!)
Thank you so much for sharing this interview! I absolutely love the tip about being more present. This is definitely something I have to work on when recording video.
Yes, it’s one thing to be present talking one on one – it’s another in front of a camera or audience. Another tip is to visualize the person you’re talking to (or even put a picture up of someone who is your ideal audience) when you’re on camera. It can be really helpful too!
I too liked the point of being present. If at all possible its kind of nice to imagine meeting someone’s gaze while speaking. It helps to connect.
You’re so right Barb!
Great interview Dawn! I loved the reminder to be present. It is so key not to be thinking ahead but being in the moment with the audience. Loved the insights.