Online presentation tip: Design your talk with the divided attention of your audience front of mind.

Online presentation tip: Test your audio, video, and internet connection plenty, well before “show time.” Don’t gum up the works by skimping on this step!

Slide-deck prep tip: Don’t put more on your PowerPoint (or other visuals) than your audience can comprehend “in a blink” – while you’re speaking.

Business meeting tip: Establish ground rules (e.g., to welcome input from all, stick to time frames, and encourage 1 person to speak at a time).

Presentation Skills for Introverts® tip: When you’re put on the spot with a question, comment or inquire about it. That gives you time to think, shows your curiosity, and enables more of a conversation.

Career tip for introverts: Schedule time for researching, thinking, analyzing data, problem solving, and writing.

Virtual presentation tip: Listen to music that relaxes you before you begin your talk. You might even play a bit for your audience just as they file in virtually—an inviting way to set the stage.

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Online meeting tip: Be mindful of your talking-to-listening ratio. What do you need to rebalance to contribute the most to your next virtual discussion?

Self-Promotion for Introverts® tip: Don’t waste energy comparing yourself to your more outgoing colleagues. Instead, use your quiet strengths (e.g., conducting research, writing, editing, creative problem solving) to your advantage.

Career tip for introverts: Get to know colleagues 1 on 1.

Career tip for introverts: When you’re put on the spot with a question, buy time to think by commenting on the question.

Online presentation tip: Practice out loud and video record yourself – a quick way to drastically improve your delivery.

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Here’s a small virtual-presence habit for 2026: 🎥 👀 Look at the camera when delivering your key point. It quietly communicates confidence, clarity, and leadership— even in brief interactions. It’s subtle, but it changes how you’re perceived. Have you noticed that?

Here’s a small virtual-presence habit for 2026: 🎥 👀 Look at the camera when delivering your key point. It quietly communicates confidence, clarity, and leadership—even in brief interactions.

As you prepare for your next Zoom meeting, try this presence reset: Before every meeting, take a single grounding breath and look directly at the camera for one full second. This simple ritual transforms how you connect.