Why Talking at a Virtual Audience Isn't Engagement (and What to Do Instead) | David Doerrier

Talking at an audience is not engagement, and on a screen the gap shows faster. Speaker trainer David Doerrier explains why engagement has to begin before the first point is made, with a clear answer to “what’s in it for me?” — especially for audiences who didn't choose to be there. The conversation covers looking into the camera, reading an audience you can't fully see, and three principles that work from stage to screen: know your audience, tell short stories, and end with a compelling conclusion. It also reframes nerves as excitement and argues that presenters should warm up for performance much like athletes do.

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