VIRTUAL PRESENTER ESSENTIALS:
an online course for conference presenters
As a meeting professional, going virtual means amazing opportunities: you can invite different speakers (no more international travel expenses), you can reach a bigger audience (unlimited seating), and you have new opportunities to create connection (take breakout rooms to a new level).
But, virtual has its challenges too.
- Will the presenters know how to use the technology?
- Will they be engaging?
- How will we create connection in a virtual environment?
- What if a presenter is really bad virtually?
I have presented at countless conferences and in 2020 I have been in over 400 virtual sessions. I’ve seen amazing presentations and painfully, bad ones. Conference organizers have told me they love how engaging I am, how energetic the workshops are, and how much everyone participates. While I appreciate the accolades, I don’t want to be exceptional. I want this to be the norm.
If you are a conference organizer and you want your attendees to leave the day feeling energized, connected, and fired up, you need your keynoters and your session presenters to rock the virtual environment.
I’ve designed this short, online class so that you can feel at-ease that your presenters have the skills they need to design and deliver excellent virtual sessions.
Virtual Presenter Essentials Online Course
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An online course focused on the essentials of technology, design, and delivery of online experiences. Course includes lessons with videos, downloads, and additional resources. The content is “platform agnostic” so is suitable for any platform (e.g. Zoom, WebEx, MS Teams).
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Optional: one-hour live session with participants focusing on participants’ questions. The session will be recorded and the replay available in the course.
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Welcome email from Amy with 1-2 minute video explaining what to expect and generating interest
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Participants will have access to the online course until one week after the live event.
How it Works?
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You sign up for the course.
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We send you a special link to share with your conference presenters.
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Each presenter gets a unique login to access the course. They work through the modules at their own pace or all at once (less than 2 hours total). They can also skip around and select only those they need.
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Schedule the optional live session to be held 1-3 weeks before your event.
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Presenters will rock their live programs!
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All Levels Get:
- Quick access to the course for each presenter
- One optional live group coaching session (recommended 1-3 weeks before your live event)
- Course access continues for one week following your live conference
Up to 10 Presenters
Up to 35 Presenters
Up to 100 Presenters
Up to 200 Presenters
Amy Climer is one of the best professionals we’ve had the opportunity to work with. She recently facilitated a webinar on managing change for our Graduate Student Leadership Institute. Amy was diligent in preparing: from asking great questions about all aspects of the presentation (right down to the layout of the room) to exploring ways to make sure the webinar was engaging. Her delivery was phenomenal and provided a seamless learning experience for all participants. Students remarked that the presentation was thorough while remaining accessible and provided them with actionable takeaways. Amy really set the bar for what we’ve come to expect from webinars. She continues to be the gold standard for us and we look forward to continuing to work with her.
Arthur Montejano, M.A.
Leadership Programs Coordinator | Center for Leadership
Fresno State University Student Involvement Center
Amy’s online courses are worth every penny!
Misti Burmeister
Consultant, author, entrepreneur
Student in Leading Engaging Virtual Meetings
Course Content
The course focuses on the three critical components of virtual experiences: Technology, Design, and Delivery.
A partial list of the lessons in the course:
Technology:
- Lighting – Setting up nice lighting with basic household lamps/lights
- Audio – built in or external mics
- Video cameras – what to use and how to configure
- Physical Space – setting up your background
- Zoom Basics
- Setting up Breakout Rooms
Design:
- Planning and Facilitating Breakout Rooms
- Designing Slides for Virtual
- Using Polls
- Simple Tools for Collaboration and Engagement
- Your Energy
Delivery
- Managing Technology in the Live Program
- How to Ask Questions so You Get Answers
- Where to Look When Presenting
- Setting up Your Virtual Space
- Working with Co-Hosts or Assistants
and more!
SIGN UP NOW
All Levels Get:
- Quick access to the course for each presenter
- One optional live group coaching session (recommended 1-3 weeks before your live event)
- Course access continues for one week following your live conference
Up to 10 Presenters
Up to 35 Presenters
Up to 100 Presenters
Up to 200 Presenters
VIRTUAL MEETING MENTORING
Do you want direct feedback on a virtual meeting or presentation? Amy will give you direct feedback on your content, delivery, and engagement. She will offer specific advice and ideas to help you design, develop, and deliver an engaging meeting, webinar, or other online learning session. This can be for you or your entire team.
Working with Amy on our organization’s online presence has been a game-changer. She is a consummate coach and teacher who has brought our team’s skill set, confidence and professionalism to a whole other level. She is the Gandalf of leadership development in this new frontier of online facilitation! She is a jewel!
Pana Columbus, Community Outreach Manager, Under One Sky Village Foundation
How it Works
Once you purchase the session, Amy will send you a link to her calendar. You can select a time that works for you and a Zoom link will automatically be created. If you’d prefer to use another platform (e.g. WebEx, MS Teams) just let Amy know.
During the session, you present a portion of your program and Amy will share what’s working well, areas to refine, and ideas to increase engagement. The session can be recorded so you don’t have to worry about taking notes.
You are welcome to purchase additional sessions, if needed.