Thought Talk

On today’s Thought Talk, I speak with my good friend Dewitt Jones about the power of virtual presentations.  Jones is an international Keynote speaker, former National Geographic photographer, and the founder of Celebrate What’s Right With the World.    Dewitt went from speaking at dozens of in-person events with thousands of attendees pre-COVID to pivoting  to virtual keynotes. He is currently gearing up for his first 130,000 person talk.   We will discuss the keys to a great virtual presentation, what type of backgrounds work (and don’t), how to address the camera in a way that feels like you are speaking to an audience, and how best to keep your audience’s attention.      Tips for a better virtual presentation:    Mind your space — there is such a thing as too far and too close on the camera. Find your ideal space for connection.   The camera picks up on the smallest facial expressions so it’s critical to train and practice your presentation.    Keep your talking portion below 30 minutes and add visua