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...
by Kathy O'Brien | Jul 12, 2020 | Executive Communication, Executive Presence, Presentation Skills, Virtual Executive Presence
Virtual and hybrid investor interactions are now embedded in how markets operate. AGMs, roadshows and investor meetings routinely take place without travel, compressing timelines and widening access. The question is no longer whether these formats work, but how...
by Kathy O'Brien | Jul 3, 2020 | Executive Presence, Listening, Virtual Executive Presence
Many people ask: how hard can it be to listen during a videoconference call? Surely it takes less effort than speaking or presenting? The short answer is: it takes real effort and deliberate action! Listening is an active behaviour – and video demands...
by Kathy O'Brien | Jun 29, 2020 | Executive Communication, Virtual Executive Presence
In a virtual world, the act of coordinating projects, processes and work flows amongst teams in remote locations has become much more challenging – yet it’s also critical to your success. So what are the key considerations for productive and effective online...
by Kathy O'Brien | Jun 10, 2020 | AGM, Executive Communication, Executive Presence, Virtual Executive Presence
As you prepare for your virtual Annual General Meeting, ask yourself: What’s within my control and what’s beyond? Make the most of everything within your control by preparing well. For an eAGM, or any online shareholder meeting, these small steps can make a...
by Kathy O'Brien | Jun 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Directors preparing for their first online AGM often ask: Must we take live questions in this session? The answer depends on your regulator’s rules. Regulation is different in every market. In Singapore, the SGX allows a company to set a cutoff...
by Kathy O'Brien | May 27, 2020 | Executive Communication, Shareholder Meetings, Virtual Executive Presence
Now that board directors are stepping into the virtual spotlight for eAGMs and online investor meetings, many of their questions are about the visual aspect: Can they see me? At what moment am I visible – and how do I know? Can I control when I am seen? It’s a...
by Kathy O'Brien | May 20, 2020 | AGM, Executive Communication, Virtual Executive Presence
Virtual and hybrid AGMs are now standard. With that comes a new set of expectations for how directors communicate and engage. If you want to represent the board well without over-preparing, here are concise answers to the questions we hear most often. ...
by Kathy O'Brien | Mar 27, 2020 | Executive Communication, Presentation Skills
Your PowerPoint deck is ready, and you are presenting soon. Very soon. But you’re completely swamped with work and haven’t had time to prepare an entire script for your presentation. Sound familiar? For sure you should set aside time to fully prepare your...
