VIDEO STAR: 5-MINUTE PRIMER

Once you’ve created the video, it’s time to review it. But wait ten minutes. Grab a cup of coffee and sit back to enjoy the show. Now watch the video as though you would a movie—as if it isn’t really you up there. Wait another ten minutes to give yourself time to digest what you saw, then:

Minute 1: Write down what was appealing about the person on the screen (and be fair to yourself).

Minute 2: Write down what came across in attitude. Did you like the person on the tape?

Minute 3: Write down how your voice sounded and your inflection, phrasing, tone, clarity, and emphasis.

Minute 4: What about your body language—gestures, eye contact, posture, facial expression? Write down your thoughts.

Minute 5: Write down the takeaway point (please don’t refer back to your notes—do it from memory.

My goal is to build your confidence, which is why I urge you to try videotaping. If you choose this approach you can maximize your efforts and make the process as painless as possible.

Excerpted from Loud and Clear by Karen Berg. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/wm2tod4