How to Bust Zoom Gloom
My cheat sheet to help you feel alive online
Zoom calls can SUCK the life out of you.
Talking into the screen abyss can feel flat and exhausting if we don’t learn a few key skills to stay engaged.
I run my vocal coaching business online, and I’m in weekly private and group virtual meetings. I have learned the hard way how much Zoom can be a meeting buzzkill.
In my first online workshop several years ago, I didn’t know how to mute incoming guests, which led to a cacophony of feedback, with one person chewing their granola on blast during our meeting.
Over the years, I have gathered tips to keep video calls lively and engaging.
Virtual platforms are here to stay, so let’s make the most of this technology to run our businesses, gather as a community, and deliver presentations.
Here are my tried-and-true tips to prepare you to feel alive online:
(This is an updated and more extensive list from my post in May 2024)
Your Online Public Speaker Checklist
Before Your Meeting:
Test your equipment: Before your pr…