Reader,

Let me guess: you've sat through at least one virtual presentation where the speaker was framed like they were in witness protection.

Camera pointing up their nose. Terrible lighting. Background that looked like a crime scene. You could barely see their face, let alone connect with what they were saying.

And here's what kills me: that speaker probably had brilliant content. They might have spent hours preparing. But because they treated the technical setup as an afterthought, their credibility took a hit before they even started talking.

Here's the reality we need to accept:

Virtual speaking isn't going away. Guest podcast interviews? Virtual. Webinars? Virtual. Panel discussions? Often virtual. Even keynote speeches are frequently delivered to hybrid audiences now.

And yet most people are still treating virtual speaking like it's "regular speaking but easier."

It's not.

In this week's episode of Your Next Move Podcast, I'm breaking down exactly why virtual speaking is actually harder in many ways—and giving you five specific strategies to command attention when you're just a face in a box on someone's screen.

You'll learn:

• Why you can't just use in-person strategies in a virtual environment (and the four reasons virtual speaking feels exhausting)
• The camera trick that creates instant connection with your audience
• How to frame and light yourself professionally without expensive equipment
• Why your normal energy reads as low energy on screen—and how to fix it
• The interaction strategies that keep people engaged (even when they have a million distractions)

Because here's the truth: most people are terrible at virtual speaking. They treat it like an afterthought. So when you show up with intention—with good framing, good energy, good interaction—you immediately stand out.

Listen now on Apple or Spotify​

Want to go deeper and build your entire visibility and speaking strategy? Check out The Visibility Shift, my 6-month program where we develop your virtual and in-person stage presence: kimberlybonline.com/tvs​

Until next time—may your next move be your very best move.

Kimberly

P.S. After you listen, hit reply and tell me: what's your biggest virtual speaking challenge? I read AND respond to every (non bot) response.