by Rosemary Ravinal | Sep 14, 2021 | Executive Communications, Video Conferences, Zoom Score
Video communication engages two senses of our five: sight and sound. But how can we stimulate the other three with the existing digital technology? We can do it through the memory of how things taste, feel and smell. Video calls favor what we see over what...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Sep 7, 2021 | Executive Communications, Video Conferences, Zoom Score
A female client in Colombia, a senior insurance executive, told me recently that she wears her favorite pearl necklace and a silk blouse every time she fires up her video to join a meeting. Another mid-level manager in healthcare with a dozen direct reports...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Aug 11, 2021 | Executive Communications
A recently divorced friend who was browsing her feed of prospects on a dating app said she liked one gentleman because of he exuded “executive presence.” I asked myself if the term “executive presence” is a measure of desirability on a dating site based on a...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Jun 28, 2021 | Executive Communications, Zoom Score
Though most broadcast media have returned to their studios, many interviews will continue to take place on Zoom. The bar has been raised for showing up looking sharp and professional. Our friends at Room Rater have no plans to fold up their tent. They...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Jun 14, 2021 | Executive Communications, Home Featured, Zoom Score
If you do not know it yet, video conferencing is here to stay, even with many individuals going back to their pre-pandemic offices, at least some of the time. The workplace is being reimagined, with hybrid gatherings—in person and virtual—rapidly becoming the...
by Rosemary Ravinal | Jun 5, 2021 | Executive Communications, Fear of Public Speaking, Home Featured, Public Speaking Don'ts, Public Speaking Tips
How often do you use these word whiskers and phrases in your public speaking and presentations? Um. Ah. Well. I mean. You know. Like. Absolutely. Whether on Zoom or in person, it is easy to lean on filler words or word whiskers, as they are often known. ...
