Learn how to engage your audience in one of Markus’ communication skills workshops! Topics cover tips and techniques for presenting both online and on stage.
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Look Professional in Video Conferences
Help your team look their best in online meetings. First, we’ll start with a brief overview of the 5 best practices for looking great on video using the ALVES methodology.
Next, each volunteer will get individual feedback on their setup. This includes things like lighting, background and camera angle.
This is a highly interactive, fast paced and fun workshop. Best of all, every participant will get actionable tips that they can implement right away.
As a result, your team will leave the workshop with a better video conferencing setup that will help them connect with their clients.
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Present Confidently in Online Meetings
Video conferencing is here to stay, and is emerging as a key public speaking skill. In this workshop, you will learn practical techniques for getting your message across in online presentations. In addition to technical best practices, we’ll also demonstrate effective ways for engaging your audience and retaining their attention.
Sample agenda
In this workshop, you will learn practical techniques for presenting online. Specifically, you will learn how to:
- Interact with the audience so they remain engaged,
- Correctly use visual aids like slides,
- Improve video and audio quality online,
- Recover in case of technical difficulties,
- Leverage your online presentations and reach a new audience.
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Communicate Better in Virtual Project Teams
With more project teams working virtually, clear communication is key to delivering a successful project. In this workshop, you will learn practical techniques for leading virtual meetings that foster engagement, inclusion and open communication. We’ll also discuss other communication channels for tracking progress and keeping the team motivated.
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Leadership Lessons from the Comedy Club
Tired of bad presentations and boring meetings? Bring your corporate events to the next level with Leadership Lessons from the Comedy Club! Learn how to interact with the audience, give a warm speaker introduction, or use humor in your presentation. These and many other practical skills will be on the menu at Markus’ unique workshop.
If you organize or present at corporate events like conferences, trainings or meetings, this workshop is for you. Highly interactive with practical exercises, you can use these skills right away, plus there’s a path forward if you want to develop further.
Skills for your needs
After more than a decade of hosting and producing shows and performing on stage, Markus has developed a wide range of skills that you can benefit from. Customize your workshop with the most relevant content. There are more than 20 modules to choose from. Examples include:
- Warming up the audience
- Using a microphone
- Keeping the show on track when something goes wrong
- Planning a lineup
- Dealing with distractions
- Making meetings fun
Flexible format
With its modular design, Leadership Lessons from the Comedy Club can be tailored to your needs. Each event could be a lunchtime presentation covering 1-2 modules, a fun-filled afternoon or a multi-day experience.
All workshops can be delivered either face-to-face, online, or as hybrid events combining the two.
A few of the modules are available for free on Markus’ YouTube channel.