by Kathy O'Brien | Apr 9, 2026 | Executive Presence, Virtual Executive Presence
It can be challenging to exude executive presence in a virtual world. Here are some ways to seem more commanding when you’re on a computer screen. Sit as far back in the seat as possible. Keep a straight and strong back and rest your arms on the chair’s arms. Keep...
by Kathy O'Brien | May 4, 2022 | Executive Communication, Virtual Executive Presence
You’ve done it all virtually by now: presented, persuaded, hired and possibly fired, cajoled, learned, inspired and complained. The one thing you’ve likely found most difficult is engaging. Virtual has a host of engagement saboteurs: lagging, background noise,...
by Kathy O'Brien | Jul 30, 2020 | Executive Communication, Virtual Executive Presence
Clients often ask what makes good social etiquette when attending online meetings. What are the parameters for courtesy and discourse, even when the conversations are difficult? Let these 10 simple tips guide you: It’s perfectly fine to wave “hello” when the session...
by Kathy O'Brien | Jul 24, 2020 | Executive Communication, Presentation Skills, Virtual Executive Presence
With the world conducting myriad formal and informal meetings and conversations on online platforms, there’s never been a better time to brush up your preparation steps to make a great impression. When you pay close attention to how you come across on...
by Kathy O'Brien | Jul 23, 2020 | Executive Communication, Executive Presence, Virtual Executive Presence
For virtual meetings you aren’t hosting, do you normally take the time or effort to prepare for them? Do you read the agenda before the meeting commences or do you plunge right in? Do you prepare some notes to share in the session? Like it or not,...
by Kathy O'Brien | Jul 17, 2020 | Executive Communication, Executive Presence, Virtual Executive Presence
Virtual events—panel discussions, conferences, fundraisers, investor meetings and town halls—are now standard. The screen has become the primary stage for leadership communication. But visibility is not the same as impact. In a virtual setting, credibility has...
