I'm re-sharing my second chat with the world's leading body language expert, Mark Bowden (https://truthplane.com/home/people/mark-bowden/) . This was originally recorded during peak Zoom-fatigue era, when facilitators (myself included) were scrambling to figure out how the heck to connect, engage, and energise through a webcam.
Why am I bringing this back now? Two reasons:
1. I just quoted this episode in a webinar, and it landed hard.
2. His tips STILL applyâand are more important than ever.
Here's what we cover:
⢠Why reading the room (especially virtually) is a waste of energy
⢠How to lead behaviour instead of trying to read it
⢠What Mark does to instantly make virtual sessions more engaging (without expensive tech)
⢠Why body language still matters, and how to ramp yours up on screen
⢠The surprising power of asking âWhatâs been most useful so far?â
⢠How to use your background and status intentionally to connect
If youâve ever felt flat during a virtual sessionâor wondered how to make your facilitation feel more humanâyouâll love this episode.
đ§ Enjoy the rewind. And hey, Iâll speak to you tomorrow.
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