How to Be More Authentic and Creative on Video
How to Be More Authentic and Creative on Video
What you’ll learn
Skills you’ll gain
The modern workforce has changed drastically, and nowadays, you’re probably finding yourself staring at your coworkers through a screen more often than you once did. It’s tough to overcome your discomfort as you struggle to authentically communicate due to your professionalism and originality being compromised by a camera. But in this course, taught by creativity and productivity expert Samantha Bennett, you’ll gain tools to achieve exactly that. Sam starts by sharing why the vapid nature of video calls is unnatural, and provides strategies for how to bring your authentic, wonderfully creative self to virtual world events. She then provides you with insights for how to creatively showcase yourself in this new, online world. She’ll get you ready to hype yourself up, create the best setting to deliver your message, and rehearse. You’ll also gain tips for how to recover if you face technical difficulties, and reflect and stay connected with others after events wrap up. Upon finishing this course, you’ll be able to log on to video calls with the confidence and energy needed to show your best self.
Syllabus
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Why is video so hard? There are several reasons why bringing your full and authentic self to a video event can feel challenging. 3m
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Why it's challenging There are understandable reasons why being on video doesn't feel quite natural. 2m
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Why it's important to reveal the real you Being yourself at work has many proven benefits, and the same rings true in today's hybrid working environment. 3m
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Showing up authentically Balancing authenticity and professionalism is an important line to tow. 3m
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Being your creative self When you lean into your creative side at work, you create an environment where others feel encouraged to do the same. 3m
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Scenarios that invite opportunity Whether it's a weekly meeting or an important presentation, there's an opportunity for you to thrive. 3m
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Organize your agenda In order to help you prepare for your online event, you should map out an agenda or an outline. 2m
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Pump up your energy Hyping yourself, and your energy, up prior to a video event is a helpful strategy to maintain engagement when you aren't in person. 3m
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Setting the vibe When you're on video, there are several aspects of your environment that help you to convey a nonverbal message. 2m
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Event must-haves There are a couple of items you should always have by your side during an event. 2m
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Practice! You're likely aware that you should practice before any important event, presentation, or speech, but are you certain you're going about it the right way? 3m
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Event dos There are several tools and techniques you can use that help your message come across more effectively and invite your attendees to engage more meaningfully. 2m
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Event don'ts Just as there are best practices for online meetings, there are also things to avoid using that can stifle creativity or bore your audience. 2m
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Creating an experience One of the best ways to demonstrate your authentic self is by getting real with your audience and creating a space where they feel they can do the same. 2m
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Emotional equanimity When things feel like they might be going off the rails, it's crucial for you to remain calm. 3m
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Reward, reflect, relax Now that your event is over, you'll want to do 3 things. 1m
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Following up After your event, it's important to tie up any loose ends as quickly as possible. 1m
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Connecting the dots Since an important part of your event was showcasing authenticity and creativity, it's important for you to thread that needle through to long after the event. 1m
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Stealing the show Thanks for watching this course! 1m
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Instructor
Sam Bennett
Sam is a keynote speaker, a specialist in creativity and productivity, and the author of the bestselling book Get It Done: From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day, which Seth Godin called “an instant classic, essential reading.”
Sam is also the author of Start Right Where You Are: How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers, and Recovering Perfectionists. Her latest book is The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done.
Sam Bennett
Author & Keynote Speaker
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