You're probably here because, like so many of our clients, you feel you don't come across at your best in virtual meetings and video conferences. 

You may feel fine video chatting with friends and family, but when it comes to important work-related conversations, meetings or interviews, the webcam makes you self-conscious or distracted. 

In our fast-paced global and mobile business world, communicating confidently and having personal impact on camera is key to strong relationships, effective collaboration, and professional success. 

That's why we provide you with easy-to-follow instruction and skill-building exercises – to help you on your journey to successful online communication.

We believe in keeping things simple. We’ve broken down the essentials of high impact webcam communication into 10 parts. Our videos will show you the do’s and don’ts of each technique. To make these skills your own, you'll need some practice and feedback. We'll guide you through quick practice and self-coaching sessions.

  • Option 1 – Power Track

    You already have a high skill level or you're pressed for time? Watch the full sequence of videos to gain all the skills & techniques you need to Crush The Cam (total time approx. 40 mins).

  • Option 2 – Direct Route

    Want to know how you come across, practice the top 3 Cam-Crushing skills and track your progress? Watch all the videos, do the First Impression & Assessment, the Try It! practice exercises for Modules 1, 2 & 3, and the Final Impression & Assessment (approx. 1.5 hrs total).

  • Option 3 –Scenic Route

    Looking for comprehensive training on all the techniques you need to Crush The Cam, plus wanting to know how you come across, AND assess your progress as you master the skills? Watch all the videos, plus do all the exercises in the order they come (approx. 3 to 3.5 hours total).

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

  • 2

    First Impression

    • First Impression: Video 1

    • First Impression: Video 2
  • 3

    Module 1 – Webcam Eyes (Eye Contact)

    • Module 1 – Webcam Eyes: Learn It

    • Module 1 – Webcam Eyes – Try It, Skill 1: Looking into the Webcam

    • Module 1 – Webcam Eyes – Try It, Skill 2: Pause While Looking Away

    • Module 1 – Webcam Eyes: Test It
  • 4

    Module 2 – Give ‘Em A Break (Pausing)

    • Module 2 – Give ‘Em A Break: Learn It

    • Module 2 – Give ‘Em A Break – Try It, Skill 1: Eliminate Non Words

    • Module 2 – Give ‘Em A Break – Try It, Skill 2: Eliminate Connector Words

    • Module 2 – Give ‘Em A Break – Try It, Skill 3: Eliminate Repetitive Words

    • Module 2 – Give ‘Em A Break – Try It, Skill 4: Eliminate Pausing in the Wrong Place

    • Module 2 – Give ‘Em A Break – Try It, Skill 5: Make Sure You Pause

    • Module 2 - Give ‘Em A Break: Test It
  • 5

    Module 3 – Express Yourself (Facial Expression)

    • Module 3 – Express Yourself: Learn It

    • Module 3 – Express Yourself – Try It, Skill 1: Start With A Smile

    • Module 3 – Express Yourself – Try It, Skill 2: Look Interested

    • Module 3 – Express Yourself – Try It, Skill 3: Make Your Face Match Your Words

    • Module 3 – Express Yourself: Test It
  • 6

    Module 4 – Sound Check (Voice)

    • Module 4 – Sound Check: Learn It

    • Module 4 – Sound Check – Try It, Skill 1: Warm Up Your Voice

    • Module 4 – Sound Check – Try It, Skill 2: Add Energy to Your Voice

    • Module 4 – Sound Check – Try It, Skill 3: Use Good Diction

    • Module 4 – Sound Check – Try It, Skill 4: Breathe from Your Diaphragm

    • Module 4 – Sound Check: Test It
  • 7

    Module 5 – Straighten Up (Posture)

    • Module 5 – Straighten Up: Learn It

    • Module 5 – Straighten Up – Try It, Skill 1: The Chair Trick

    • Module 5 – Straighten Up: Test It
  • 8

    Module 6 – Genuine Gestures (Gestures)

    • Module 6 – Genuine Gestures: Learn It

    • Module 6 – Genuine Gestures – Try It, Skill 1: Use Slow Gestures & Not Too Close

    • Module 6 – Genuine Gestures: Test It
  • 9

    Module 7 – Perfect Positioning (Position Yourself)

    • Module 7 – Perfect Positioning: Learn It

    • Module 7 – Perfect Positioning – Try It, Best Practice 1: Position the Webcam Properly

    • Module 7 – Perfect Positioning – Try It, Best Practice 2: Find Your Best Side
  • 10

    Module 8 - Lighten Up (Lighting)

    • Module 8 – Lighten Up: Learn It

    • Module 8 – Lighten Up – Try It, Best Practice 1: Find Good Lighting

    • Module 8 – Lighten Up – Try It, Best Practice 2: Bounced Lighting & Frontal Lighting
  • 11

    Module 9 – Set the Scene (Your Environment)

    • Module 9 – Set the Scene: Learn It

    • Module 9 – Set the Scene – Try It, Best Practice 1: Attend to your Environment
  • 12

    Module 10 – Looking Good

    • Module 10 – Looking Good: Learn It

    • Module 10 – Looking Good – Try It, Best Practice 1: Your Clothes and Accessories

    • Module 10 – Looking Good – Try It, Best Practice 2: Your Hair
  • 13

    Final Impression

    • Final Impression

About the instructor

Impact Excellence Instructors

Judith AsherJudith Asher is a widely regarded and sought-after Executive Trainer, Coach and Consultant with 15 years’ experience working across multiple industries with clients ranging from multinational Fortune 500 companies to startups. Highly skilled in communications training, Judith brings a unique cross-cultural expertise to her work. This, combined with her passion and ability to lead by example, allows Judith to enrich the skills of individuals and teams who need to communicate successfully in any business context, including within matrix and global organizations. In addition, her track record of coaching successful pitches brings added value to innovators within the startup community. Judith is a long-serving senior faculty member of Accenture's Strategy College and recipient of a Microsoft Award for outstanding training. ,An early adopter and enthusiast of virtual training and coaching, Judith is both highly skilled and innovative in her virtual work. Her sense of humour and genuine commitment to fostering the personal and professional development of others are distinctive features of her engagement with clients.In her first career, Judith worked as a consultant, researcher and trainer in public health, with an internationally reognized expertise in the area of human rights and health. Working in a variety of countries, including for the Commonwealth Medical Association, Judith actively participated in multiple UN conferences and round tables on the subject. She is the author of "The Right to Health: A Resource Manual for NGOs" which has been translated into several languages and is used both by NGOs internationally and in university public health and human rights courses. She continues to lecture and speak on the Right to Health.Frank O’HalloranFrank O’Halloran is a highly reputed training consultant and executive coach, who specializes in developing individuals for leadership roles and helping professionals enhance their sales, management, communication and problem-solving skills.  As a long-serving senior faculty member of Accenture's Strategy College, as well as an executive coach for senior sales management teams with some of the world's foremost brands, and Lead Trainer for several international management development programs, Frank expertly prepares managers, professionals and C-level executives for strategic presentations, meetings and speaking events. He also regularly conducts seminars in communications, leadership, sales, and career and project management for sales, marketing and business administration teams. Frank is the recipient of the Golden Trophy Award from Microsoft for his high-scoring training evaluations .    Prior to his 20+ year career working with leading private-sector companies in more than 50 countries around the world, Frank was Director of HR and Public Affairs at the Multinational Force and Observers, as well as a Professional Staff Member at the United Nations. In addition to training and coaching, he is often solicited to deliver speeches, and manages a team of trainers based in Europe.  Having lived in Italy for 30 years, Frank works in both English and Italian. In addition to his consulting, he is the Director of the Venice-based theatre company the Pantalon Players. He lives in Venice with his wife, opera singer Liesl Odenweller, and their daughter.

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