You have to deliver a virtual presentation to a global audience. How can you make it more impactful?

1 Know your audience

Before you design your presentation, you need to understand who you are talking to and what they want to learn from you. Research your audience's background, preferences, and needs. Use online tools, surveys, or social media to gather feedback and insights. Tailor your content, language, and tone to suit your audience's level of knowledge, interest, and style.

4 Engage your audience

One of the biggest challenges of virtual presentations is to keep your audience engaged and involved. You can use different strategies to interact with your audience, such as asking questions, conducting polls, soliciting feedback, or inviting comments. Use the platform's features, such as chat, reactions, or emojis, to encourage participation and feedback. You can also use online tools, such as Mentimeter, Kahoot, or Slido, to create quizzes, games, or surveys.

5 Adapt your delivery

Your delivery is crucial for your virtual presentation's impact. You need to adapt your voice, body language, and eye contact to the online environment. Speak clearly, confidently, and enthusiastically. Use pauses, emphasis, and tone to convey your message and emotions. Use a webcam and a microphone to show your face and voice. Look at the camera and smile to establish eye contact and rapport. Use gestures and movements to express yourself and avoid distractions.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?