How can you deliver a motivational speech through virtual platforms?

I think the most important thing to make note of when delivering a motivational speech on a virtual platform is to know the attention span they have. The shorter the speech is the more effective it is online. Also ask yourself how can you go out of the box and utilize the virtual platform to move your audience and connect to their emotions. You do not have to stick to the traditional format, you can get really creative using technology to incorporate fun and sparkle interest.

I like to think of a motivational speech as a journey and you're the guide. This requires both knowing your audience and purpose. You guide the audience from where they are (what they know, believe, think, feel) to where you want them to be - providing a transformation on the way, to a destination where their knowledge, beliefs, thoughts or feelings have somehow been altered. By framing the speech in this way, it helps you focus on the milestones, pitstops and scenic routes that you take the audience on during the journey.

I like to think of a motivational speech as a journey and you're the guide. This requires both knowing your audience and purpose. You guide the audience from where they are (what they know, believe, think, feel) to where you want them to be - providing a transformation on the way, to a destination where their knowledge, beliefs, thoughts or feelings have somehow been altered. By framing the speech in this way, it helps you focus on the milestones, pitstops and scenic routes that you take the audience on during the journey.

To captivate an online audience, storytelling is pivotal. Imagine sharing how a struggling business thrived with your marketing strategy. Briefly outline the challenges, the pivotal implementation, and the impressive results achieved. Similarly, when discussing audience targeting, cite a quick anecdote showcasing significant campaign success due to precise targeting. Stories create relatable, memorable content, but keep them concise and directly relevant to prevent audience disengagement.

All other factors being equal (interesting topic, well thought out), it is the physical that wins the day! Ironic, yes, considering it is a virtual "performance", but a performance it is. This is the toughest one when coaching live panels, but I tell them – "You will find it awkward and think it's dramatic –speaking a little louder, gesturing more, using your tone and inflexion– but what you think is dramatic is just showing energy and confidence on screen." Share the energy! (While it's nice to have good tech even that should not stop you. If you need proof, watch the original "start with why" by Simon Sinek. Faulty microphone, awful sound, bad lighting and yet one of the most impactful TEDs of all time.)

In virtual motivational speeches, your delivery matters. Optimize by using quality tech: microphone, camera, and lighting. Eye contact with the camera builds connection and confidence. Employ gestures, expressions, and posture for emotive impact. Vary pitch, pace, and tone for engagement. Structure your speech with pauses and transitions. Visual aids support but shouldn't overshadow your message.

Adding fun gamification and competition elements to your interactive tools can drastically increase audience engagement, as well as build towards a sense of community and camaraderie among active participants of the audience.

Virtual motivational speeches demand active audience engagement. Encourage interaction through questions, polls, or feedback. Inject personality with humor, anecdotes, or quotes for relatability. Address audience input to show appreciation. Offer incentives or recognition for action, inspiring them to follow up. Engagement breeds connection and sustains interest in a virtual setting.

When delivering online, one thing you need to consider is that your eye contact should be directed at the camera you are using because that is what the audience will see. Do not look at the people in the meeting as they will feel you are looking around. When you look directly into the camera it will seem as though you are establishing eye contact with them directly. Make sure are situated in the middle of the frame and that you fit inside it perfectly. Surround yourself with a nice background as this will be the only thing they see. Remember that the online experience is limited and you need to make the best use of what you have.

I found it beneficial to deliver online. - Span of the speech (eg: 5-minute speeches) - The smaller the span, the higher the attention of the audience and the consumption of information - Speak Less and Convey more (Stress the critical things in a storyline with limited words to achieve in a short span) - It will undoubtedly bring out the Superpowers and Hidden Talents that we have - For eg, let us consider the topic of personal experience on "Impossible to I am Possible." - To address the above, we explain the highlights of the above mantra in Typical Life, how things can turn out any moment, Modern Days, Sad Truths, is Sustainable, Spark, and how it becomes possible - I am sure that with small changes we can reach a wider audience

Un point qui me semble à prendre en compte : les caméras (qu'il s'agisse de caméras TV ou de celle de votre ordinateur) absorbe une partie de votre énergie. Ne pas hésiter à mettre un peu plus d'énergie, de rythme et d'enthousiasme lorsque la prise de parole se réalise à distance.