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On today\\u2019s Thought Talk, I speak with my good friend Dewitt Jones about the power of virtual presentations.\\xa0 Jones is an international Keynote speaker, former National Geographic photographer, and the founder of Celebrate What\\u2019s Right With the World.\\xa0

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Dewitt went from speaking at dozens of in-person events with thousands of attendees pre-COVID to pivoting\\xa0 to virtual keynotes. He is currently gearing up for his first 130,000 person talk.

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We will discuss the keys to a great virtual presentation, what type of backgrounds work (and don\\u2019t), how to address the camera in a way that feels like you are speaking to an audience, and how best to keep your audience\\u2019s attention.\\xa0

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Tips for a better virtual presentation:\\xa0

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• Mind your space \\u2014 there is such a thing as too far and too close on the camera. Find your ideal space for connection.

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• The camera picks up on the smallest facial expressions so it\\u2019s critical to train and practice your presentation.\\xa0

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• Keep your talking portion below 30 minutes and add visual support to remain engaging \\u2014 images get to the heart and gut of the audience in a way that words can\\u2019t.

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• There is more than one right answer \\u2014 look for solutions, and remember that the key to creativity is embracing change.\\xa0

About Karen Tiber Leland

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Karen Tiber Leland is the founder of Sterling Marketing Group, a branding, marketing, and color strategy and implementation firm helping CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs develop stronger personal, business, and team brands. Her clients include Cisco, American Express, Marriott Hotels, Apple Computer, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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She is also the best-selling author of nine traditionally-published business books that have sold over 400,000 copies and been translated into 10 languages. Her most recent book is The Brand Mapping Strategy: Design, Build and Accelerate Your Brand. She regularly writes for Inc.com and Entrepreneur.com and has had articles published in Self, The Los Angeles Times, American Way, The Boston Globe, and many others.

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Karen has spoken for Harvard, The AMA, Direct Marketing Association, and Stanford, among others. She has been interviewed on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, and Oprah.

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Get in touch with Karen on Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

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About Our Guest

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Dewitt Jones is one of America\\u2019s top professional photographers. Twenty years with National Geographic photographing stories around the globe has earned him the reputation as a world-class photojournalist. As a motion picture director, he had two documentary films nominated for Academy Awards before he was thirty.

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Speaking to audiences across the country, Dewitt is recognized as a renowned lecturer. His genuine style and ability to communicate with audiences make his presentations truly outstanding. Dewitt\\u2019s inspirational messages are further discussed in his best-selling training programs.

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In the business community, Dewitt\\u2019s work is also well known. He has produced seven best-selling video training programs, distributed by Star Thrower Distribution. These films are used every day by corporations, schools, churches, hospitals, and consultants \\u2014 inspiring thousands to find their \\u201cnext right answer\\u201d and to \\u201ccelebrate what\\u2019s right with the world\\u201d!

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Dewitt has published nine books including California! and John Muir\\u2019s High Sierra. His most recent book, The Nature of Leadership, was created in collaboration with Stephen R. Covey.

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Dewitt graduated from Dartmouth College with a B.A. in drama and holds a Master\\u2019s Degree in filmmaking from the University of California at Los Angeles.

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You can learn more about Dewitt Jones on his LinkedIn|Facebook|Twitter

To book him for a keynote visit his Website

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Mentioned

Celebrate What\\u2019s Right With The World

Resources

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Do you think you might benefit from one-on-one personal, CEO of business branding and marketing consulting? If so, you might want to consider booking a Rent My Brain session.

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During this one-hour, high-impact consulting call we get to the heart of your branding and marketing questions.

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For more information or to book a session, contact me directly at karen@karenleland.com or visit Sterling Marketing Group.

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Tweetables and Quotes to Share

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In my experience, background appearance does make a difference.\\xa0 If you\\u2019ve got all these boxes behind you and you\\u2019re talking about serious issues, those boxes are going to be a distraction. @KarenFLeland PODCAST: https://bit.ly/36t9LyW

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\\u201cI\\u2019m okay with the occasional cat that walks through the frame, but some of the backgrounds people have chosen are just awful: so distracting you can\\u2019t even watch the person.\\u201d - Dewitt Jones PODCAST: https://bit.ly/36t9LyW

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\\u201cMy basic message about seeing things differently hasn\\u2019t changed [since COVID-19], it\\u2019s just that people need it more.\\u201d - Dewitt Jones PODCAST: https://bit.ly/36t9LyW

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\\u201cI want to give people four to five things they can hang onto, to switch their lens just enough to start celebrating what\\u2019s right. As we come back to a new workplace environment, people need that.\\u201d - Dewitt Jones PODCAST: https://bit.ly/36t9LyW