Look for any podcast host, guest or anyone
Showing episodes and shows of

Kimberli Gilbert - Kathy Gadinas

Shows

Virtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image36 | 😵 Minicast Mastery: 3 Tips For Your Next Remote Meeting And ONE Honest ConfessionIn this episode of MiniCast Mastery, Kathy opens up about her mini panic moment when asked to go solo—and the big lessons that followed. She shares the top three skills that boosted her confidence as a virtual presenter: camera use, lighting, and audio. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: Why looking directly at the camera is more powerful than you think The surprising impact of lighting on virtual engagement How audio quality makes or breaks a meeting—and what Kathy wishes she knew sooner 💡 Golden Nugget: “Making eye contact with the camera may take a little pract...2025-07-2408 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image35 | 🧠 You Had Me At Hello: Amygdala Media Expert Hewitt Pagenstacher Discusses Podcast ProductionWelcome, fellow humans! This week’s episode is bursting with value, laughs, and insider knowledge as we welcome podcast producer and videography expert Hewitt Pagenstecher, founder of Amygdala Media. From the moment we met Hewitt, we knew he had a gift for capturing the heart of a story—through emotion, strategy, and stunning production. This episode is packed with golden nuggets for aspiring podcasters, business leaders, and virtual presenters alike. 💡 In This Episode, You'll Learn: How Amygdala Media bridges emotion and storytelling through video and audio The origin and intention behind the company name, tied to psychol...2025-07-2232 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image34 | 🙊 Minicast Mastery: When Do I Speak? Navigating Your Virtual Meeting Cadence With ConfidenceWelcome to another episode of Minicast Mastery, where we pack powerful communication tips into just a few minutes! Today, we are buzzing with energy—fresh off their first-ever live Group Virtual Office Audit—and we are talking about one of the most common virtual communication struggles: “When do I speak?” 🎧 In this episode: The surprisingly vulnerable (and very common) question that sparked today’s topic Why reading cues in virtual meetings is not the same as in person How speech cadence changes in the 2D world Practical tips to avoid interruptions and awkward pauses A sample script you ca...2025-07-1707 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image33 | 🪩 Taming Your Reflective Surfaces Before You Lose Virtual CredibiltyIn Episode 33 we dive into one of the most overlooked — and most distracting — saboteurs of virtual engagement: glare. Whether it's bouncing off your glasses, a glossy photo frame, shiny necklace, or the ever-tricky natural light streaming through your office window, glare can derail your audience’s focus in seconds. In this lively and reflective (pun intended) conversation, we share real coaching stories, self-audit tips, and practical lighting advice to help you master your virtual space and keep your audience glued to your message — not your blingy earring. Some of What You'll Learn in This Episode: 💡 Why reflections...2025-07-1527 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image32 | ✅ Minicast Mastery: BIG NEWS! Your Virtual Office Upgraded In 30 MinutesWelcome to this special episode of Mini Cast Mastery! Today, we’re taking a short break from our usual skill-packed mini lessons to share something exciting, personal, and impactful. 🎉 It’s finally happening—we’re launching the Group Virtual Office Audit! After plenty of behind-the-scenes work, we’re thrilled to invite you to our first live session happening Tuesday, July 15th at 9:00 AM Pacific. ✅ What the Group Virtual Office Audit is all about ✅ How 30 minutes and 7 powerful steps can transform your 2D presence ✅ How virtual anxiety is real—and what we’re doing to help you overc...2025-07-1006 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image31 | 👀 Time for Your Background Check: Credibility Starts With What's Behind You“When was the last time you had a background check?” Nope—not that kind. Today, we take you through a powerful and eye-opening conversation about virtual backgrounds and how they affect trust, focus, and credibility in your online meetings. From soothing beaches that betray your professionalism to animated waterfalls that literally make your audience want to run to the bathroom, this episode uncovers the brain science behind virtual distractions and what it means for your virtual presence. Whether you’re using Zoom, MS Teams, WebEx, ON24, or Scoot, you’ll walk away with actionable insights a...2025-07-0826 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image30 | 🔛 Minicast Mastery: Optimize Your Virtual Office Setup: Expert Advice From A Former Silicon Valley Sales GuyWelcome back, fellow humans! In this episode, we are joined by the amazing Brian McKibbon—a seasoned sales executive with deep experience in both in-person and virtual sales. Brian shares his powerful testimonial about the Group Virtual Office Audit and explains why even the most experienced professionals may be unknowingly sabotaging their virtual meetings. 🚀 Spoiler alert: You don’t know what you don’t know. Brian brings clarity to what’s missing in most virtual interactions.  Whether you're a solopreneur, corporate leader, or Silicon Valley veteran, this episode will give you the aha moment you didn’t know...2025-07-0313 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image29 | 📍 NEWSFLASH: You Need A Professionally Designed Virtual Office, LISTEN FOR A RECAPHello, fellow humans! We are jumping on the mic today to share something different—a candid, heartfelt update on our podcast journey so far. From how it started to where we’re going, this episode pulls back the curtain on the story behind the show, our goals, and our vision to make virtual meetings better for everyone. Plus: We read a moving testimonial from Brian McKibben, Silicon Valley sales veteran, and chat about how your feedback is already shaping the future of the podcast. 🔥 Call to Action: If you’re new here, welcome! Hit “subscribe”...2025-07-0122 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image28 | 🎭 Minicast Mastery: Sleep Your Way to Better Presentations: The MZOO Sleep Mask AdvantageWelcome back to Minicast Mastery, where you learn something new in under 10 minutes! Today, we go all in on one of our favorite topics: SLEEP. No, we aren’t sleep scientists—but after years of trial and error (and hitting our 50s), we’ve become sleep warriors. In this funny episode, we spill our secrets to getting better sleep—starting with the MZOO sleep mask. From long lashes to pressure points to sleep masks that don’t squash your falsies, this minicast covers it all—with a few giggles and a side of presentation performance wisdom. 🎯 What You...2025-06-2608 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image27 | 💻 The World of Webinars: How To Avoid Webinar Egg On Your FaceFeeling overwhelmed by the idea of hosting a webinar? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely in the right place. In Episode 27, we’re diving into the world of webinars: what they are, why they still work, and how to start. Whether you’ve been “thinking about it” for five years or you’re finally ready to make your move, this episode is packed with strategy, real stories, and practical tips to get you going. Webinars remain one of the most powerful tools for brand building, education, and revenue generation—if they’re done right. From figuring out your pu...2025-06-2425 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image26 | 😃Minicast Mastery: Do You Ever Smile At Yourself? Genius Office Hack To Defeat Online LonelinessWelcome back to Mini Cast Mastery, the show where we guarantee you’ll learn a new skill in under 10 minutes—and today’s skill might just change how you feel about virtual meetings forever. In this episode, we dive into an often-ignored topic: loneliness and isolation in the virtual world. Whether you're tuning in from your virtual office, your car, or somewhere in between, this conversation is for anyone who's ever felt the strange quiet of being "on" but alone. Kimberli shares a unique technique she developed called "Smile Back at You"—a practical mirror-based hack tha...2025-06-1909 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image25 | 🕉️ Feng Shui Meets The Virtual Office Audit - Finding Flow In Your Online PresenceHey, fellow humans! We are fresh off a transformational experience at a Women’s Superpower Weekend in gorgeous Priest Lake, Idaho. But the real surprise? A Feng Shui training session that turned our perspectives—and virtual offices—completely upside down (in a good way!). In this episode, join us as we giggle through a few pronunciation attempts, share what we learned about Feng Shui (ahem... Feng Shway), and dive into how simple shifts in your virtual environment can boost balance, energy, and productivity. Whether you’re working from the dining room table or a custom-designed office, these tips are...2025-06-1718 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image24 | 🎟️Zoom Screen Name: Enhance Your Brand In Less Than Five SecondsMini Cast Mastery – Episode Title: "Brand You: Why Changing Your Zoom Name Is a Marketing Power Move" 📌 Episode Summary: Welcome back to Mini Cast Mastery! In this episode, we dive into one of the easiest and most overlooked marketing tactics you can use during your next Zoom meeting: changing your screen name. Yes, it’s that simple — and powerful. Whether you're networking, pitching, presenting, or learning in group programs, what your name says on screen can make or break brand recognition. Kimberli breaks down the technical “how-to” (spoiler: it takes under 5 seconds), whi...2025-06-1211 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image23 | 🌥️ Cloud Full Chaos: Real Time Rookie Recovery On My Big Fat Greek Vacation🎧 Episode Summary In this spontaneous and delightfully unfiltered episode, we bring you a behind-the-scenes slice of real life as we navigate tech hiccups, travel plans, and the occasional trench in the yard—all while keeping our business rolling. Kimberli's in her front yard, dodging bugs and lawnmowers. Kathy’s at the Portland Airport, en route to Athens, Greece. Together, they tackle a very real Zoom fail that almost derailed the recording and reflect on what it means to truly work from anywhere.   💡 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🌍 Kathy’s off to Greece! Catch h...2025-06-1011 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image22 | ‼️Minicast Mastery: GoLive in 3, 2, 1......Cue Your Presenters Like A ProWelcome to Mini Cast Mastery—the place to learn one mighty skill in under 10 minutes! In this episode, we dive into one of the most underutilized yet powerful techniques in virtual and live presentations: how to cue your presenters like a pro. Whether you're hosting a meeting, moderating a panel, or producing a webinar, how you kick things off sets the tone. A simple cue like “Going live in 3... 2... 1…” can transform nervous energy into confident delivery. 🎯 What you’ll learn in under 10 minutes: Why presenter cues reduce anxiety and boost clarity Real-life mishaps that...2025-06-0505 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image21 | 🚢 Navigating Virtual Storms; Wisdom From The Sea with James Evanow #workfromanywhereIn this powerful episode, we sit down with Captain James Evanow, a transformational keynote speaker, author, and certified Strategic Intervention Coach.  Blending decades of maritime leadership with business-world experience, James has trained audiences across the US and Canada in emotional intelligence, leadership and resilience.  James shares his journey from Captain of a fishing vessel to creator of Strategic Navigation ™ - a leadership model that equips individuals and organizations to move forward with clarity, accountability and heart.  His book, Wisdom from the Sea, shares lessons born in storms – both literal and metaphorical – that shape great leaders.  We also learn abou...2025-06-0330 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image20 | 🖥️ Minicast Mastery: Zoom Meeting Hygiene: "End The Nose Madness"In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most underrated but powerful aspects of virtual presentations—your brain on Zoom. With a blend of humor, science, and a healthy dose of sass, we explore how camera angles, lighting, and virtual etiquette influence our communication, productivity, and overall presence online. From neurolinguistic insights to the hashtag that's changing how we show up on camera (#EndTheNoseMadness), this episode will make you laugh, cringe (just a little), and hopefully rethink your virtual setup. Whether you’re leading a sales call, a team meeting, or a high-stakes webinar—this one's fo...2025-05-2910 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image19 | 🫆 HER Voice: Trailblazing Women Leading a LegacyIn this special episode, we sit down with five dynamic women leaders from diverse industries to explore their journeys, leadership philosophies, and the challenges they’ve overcome. From career pivots to personal growth and impactful change, these women share hard-earned wisdom and stories that will inspire, motivate, and empower. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: [00:02:30] Leader 1: Breaking barriers in the medical field and leading with purpose.  Lindsay Sparks, Urgent Care Doctor for Providence. [00:08:45] Leader 2: Building inclusive teams and driving innovation.  Jennifer Berman, MZQ Consulting. [00:14:40] Leader 3: Doing business in a male dominated industry.  Chelyn Briand [00:23:50] Leader 4: Navigat...2025-05-2742 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image18 | 📍 Minicast Mastery: A Work-From-Anywhere Wake-Up Call [Wrong Turn Apple; Right Turn Google]In this episode, we talk about an unexpected travel hiccup that turned into a valuable lesson for anyone working remotely or traveling internationally. Kathy shares a recent incident from her trip to Athens, Greece, where a minor difference in street name spelling caused major confusion—and almost cost her a long-anticipated coffee meet-up. From mismatched mapping services to international street naming conventions, this real-world story offers a critical reminder for digital nomads, hybrid team members, and anyone relying on technology while working from anywhere. What You'll Learn: Why your go-to mapping app might not wo...2025-05-2209 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image17 | 💃 Being Tribal: Virtual Advancement and Empowerment Without CompetitionEpisode 17 – Being Tribal: Virtual Advancement and Empowerment Without Competition Host: Kimberli Gilbert Guest: Rena Whitaker, President of Being Tribal and Author of Being Tribal: Practicing Life in One Degree Shifts   In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Kimberli Gilbert sits down with longtime friend, mentor, and trailblazer Rena Whitaker to explore the meaning of authentic leadership, the power of community, and what it means to rise together—without competition. Rena shares her journey from executive leadership to founding her movement and company, Being Tribal, and offers insight into what true empowerment looks...2025-05-2017 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image16 | 🕒 The Late Arrival Show - Best Practice for a Neural Sync-upWelcome to another bite-sized episode of Mini Cast Mastery! Today, we’re tackling a common (and costly) virtual meeting mishap: joining the wrong meeting link. We share a real-world moment when a trusted colleague—someone who’s always early—accidentally joined an outdated Zoom link, leading to lost time, confusion, and a lot of laughter. In this episode, we cover: What to do when someone doesn’t show up to a meeting (hint: don’t just wait in silence) Why alternate communication methods (like text!) are essential The hidden productivity cost of virtual mix-ups How to build...2025-05-1505 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image15 | 📣 Monotone to Magnetic; What’s your speaking style?👥 Hosts: Kimberli – High-energy communication expert, passionate about helping people find their authentic voice. Kathy – Calm, clear, and educational speaker with a grounded, nurturing style. In today’s episode, we explore why understanding your speaker and delivery style is critical to becoming a more confident, authentic, and impactful communicator. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or brand new to presenting, this conversation offers valuable tips to uncover your voice and connect deeply with your audience.   💡 Key Topics Covered: The importance of knowing your speaker and delivery style Common speaker styles: Storyteller, Educator, Coach, Entertainer, Motivator, St...2025-05-1329 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image14 | 🔴 Minicast Mastery: HIIT The Record Button. What Happens If You Don't?Description: Welcome back to Mini Cast Mastery! Today’s episode is all about one tiny button that can make or break your entire meeting or recording session: the record button. Yep, we forgot to hit it—and we’re here to share why that matters so much more than you might think. We dive into: The real-world consequences of forgetting to record (including a close call with a client!) How missing a recording can cost you key insights, deals, or even a paycheck Why AI summaries, while cool, are not a substitute for actual record...2025-05-0807 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image13 | 🎬 Flat Out Impressive: Own The Virtual (2D) RoomWelcome back to Virtual Presentation Skills, the podcast that helps you be Flat Out Impressive by showing up, standing out, and leading powerfully—whether you're presenting in-person or virtually. In this episode, we take a deep dive into what it really means to own the virtual room. With more meetings happening online than ever before, your screen presence is no longer optional—it's essential. Whether you're working from your kitchen counter or a professional studio, this episode is full of actionable advice to transform how you're perceived in the 2D world. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Eye Contact...2025-05-0622 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image12 | 📈 Minicast Mastery: Virtual Meeting Metrics Uncovered📌 Episode Summary: Are you a virtual meeting host, team leader, or attendee who's feeling the drag of unproductive virtual meetings? You’re not alone—and this episode is for you. We dive into eye-opening stats on virtual meeting fatigue, sharing findings from Harvard Business Review and QUIXY.com. From lost productivity to camera-off culture, you'll hear real talk, real numbers, and real solutions. 🔍 Key Takeaways: Unproductive meetings waste a staggering 24 billion hours annually 37% of employees say unproductive meetings are their company’s biggest expense 39% of people admit to falling asleep during virtual meetings 😴 41% of employees mu...2025-05-0110 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image11 | 🥷🏻 Attention Hijacked! Keeping the Virtual Brain EngagedIf you're joining us today, we are diving deep into the fascinating world of brain science and attention during virtual presentations. Whether you're hosting webinars, virtual meetings, or online training, understanding how the brain handles attention can make or break your engagement rates. We'll share science-backed strategies, real-world examples, and actionable tips to captivate your virtual audience — and keep those pennies flowing into your pocket! The 3 Main Topics Covered are: The Science of Attention Engagement Triggers That Hack the Brain Practical Tips for Virtual Presenters Special Mentions: Virtual Office Audits for improving your on-screen pr...2025-04-2927 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image10 | ⏰ Minicast Mastery: Right On (Virtual) TimeWelcome to Mini Cast Mastery! In this bite-sized episode, we dive into a seemingly simple—but powerful—professional practice: starting and ending meetings on time. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Start on time, end on time isn't a revolutionary concept—it's basic business etiquette. Why the host sets the tone and how their leadership directly impacts meeting flow. The hidden cost of waiting for latecomers—and how it disrespects those who show up early. Real-world examples and frustrations from professionals dealing with chronically delayed meetings. Kimberli’s tips from auditing webinars and client sessions, including how to make use of every...2025-04-2407 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image09 | 🗝️ Unlocking Your Presentation Superpower: YES, you have one!Did you know that you already have a presentation superpower—maybe even more than one? In this inspiring and down-to-earth episode, Kimberli and Kathy dive deep into the idea that every presenter has unique strengths. Whether you're presenting in person or virtually, your superpowers are there… just waiting to be discovered, practiced, and perfected. Kimberli shares her personal journey moving from in-person presentations to the virtual stage, and how even seasoned speakers have to retrain and adapt. Kathy opens up about the frustrations of virtual presenting—and how growth, confidence, and practice helped her evolve. Togeth...2025-04-2221 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image08 | 🌎 Sound Quality and YOUR Brain: Over the ear headphones or earbuds?Welcome back, listeners! We're thrilled to be with you again, diving deeper into the world of audio gear. In our last mini cast, we raved about microphones—especially the Shure MV7+ (still not sponsored...yet!). But today, we’re shifting our focus to the listener's experience—specifically headsets, earbuds, and computer audio. 🎧 Topics Covered: Our current favorite headphones and why we love them Why ambient noise matters more than you think How different audio setups can affect meetings, workouts, and walks The science behind focus, distraction, and task-switching (and a teaser for an upcoming episode on that!) 2025-04-1708 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image07 | 📣 Siegner and Company featuring Ian Siegner and FABRITRAKNoise reduction and sound absorption are two important factors discussed in today's episode.  We interview Ian Siegner, of Siegner and Company, an Oregon based commercial painting company that also installs acoustic panels manufactured by FabriTrak.    Ian talks about the process he went through to add another line of business, the importance of working with a top-notch company like FabriTrak, and using a product that is 100% made in America, and not subject to tariffs.   Ian explains the various uses of acoustic panels to improve sound quality and the fact that they are custom made for each client.  The Siegner...2025-04-1532 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image06 | 🎧Virtual Vertigo: The Dizzy Truth About Digital Meetings?🎧 In today’s episode, Kimberli and Kathy tackle one of the most overlooked (and nosey!) mistakes in virtual meetings — the dreaded up-the-nose camera angle. Whether you're on Zoom, Teams, WebEx, or Google Meet, this one simple thing could be making a huge negative impression. From the science of eye contact to hilarious real-life fails, this episode kicks off our campaign to #EndTheNoseMadness and upgrade your virtual presence with zero extra cost. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: Why bad camera angles disrupt connection (and brain function!) How to create the perfect angle using things you already have at home...2025-04-1107 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image05 | 🙏 VIRTUAL Thank YOU In Less Than A MinuteIn today’s episode, we dive into the powerful practice of expressing gratitude through "Thank You in Less Than a Minute," a training module created by Kimberli. This method highlights the importance of publicly acknowledging others and saying thank you in a personal and impactful way. Kimberli and Kathy discuss how a simple gesture like crafting a quick, public thank-you message can have a lasting effect—both on the giver and the receiver. The episode also explores cultural differences in receiving public thanks, the power of gratitude in virtual settings, and how small acts of reco...2025-04-0305 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image04 | 🎯 Professional Virtual Office Prep for BeginnersIn today’s episode, Kimberli and Kathy dive into their personal experiences with preparing their virtual office prior to going live.   They share the embarrassing mistakes they’ve made and the lessons learned. From ring lights and power cords to background management, they discuss the small details that can make or break your virtual meetings and presentations. Key highlights:  Kathy tells the story about her virtual office setup, Kimberli shares a power cord failure story, sunlight and blinds and the importance of proper lighting, ring light and microphone setup.  Kimberli also shares her story about what happened when she...2025-04-0222 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image03 | 🎤 External microphone - Is it worth the cost?External microphone or not, is there that much difference?  Kimberli explains why audio quality is so important using brain science.  Kathy demonstrates the huge difference using a Samson microphone.  The takeaway is using an external microphone is necessary and it doesn't have to be expensive to be effective.  Kimberli shares the brand of microphone she uses as well and goes into more detail. If this episode was helpful to you, please like us and give us a review on your Apple Podcast app. Thanks for listening! Kimberli & Kathy 🔗 Connect with us...2025-03-2607 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image02 | 💰3 Virtual Presentation Mistakes Costing **YOU** $100kIn this episode we discuss three key virtual presentation mistakes that are costing professionals money. Kimberli emphasizes the importance of optimizing the presenter’s environment, dressing appropriately, and rehearsing presentations to improve engagement and communication.  These strategies can prevent missed opportunities that could cost you $100,000.  If you like this episode, please like us and give us a review on your Apple Podcast app.  Thanks for listening! Kimberli & Kathy   Connect with us on Linked In. www.linkedin.com/in/kimberligilbert https://www.linkedin.com/in/gad...2025-03-2123 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image01 |💥Welcome and Intro - Virtual Presentation Skills PodcastHey there!  This is Kimberli and Kathy, two women who want to make a difference in the virtual communication world.  Many of us struggle with communicating effectively when on Zoom, Teams or any platform, which is why we decided to create our podcast about Virtual Presentation Skills!    In this episode, we introduce ourselves, why we are the experts, and highlight our passion for using brain science to enhance virtual presentation skills.  We want to help others reach a higher level in their virtual communications by offering practical, hands-on coaching and training programs.    “We...2025-03-1427 minVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D ImageVirtual Presentation Skills | Zoom Meetings, Work Remotely, Design An Online Office, Enhance Your 2D Image00 | Welcome to the Virtual Presentation Skills Show - Kimberli & KathyHello Fellow Humans!😁 ➡️ Welcome to the Go-To-Podcast for Virtual Presentation Skills (embarrassing or not) ➡️ We promise to deliver the highest quality information in the most professional and humorous manner ➡️ We will offer unique tools for designing and delivering presentations ➡️ We've got your back when it comes to effective and engaging virtual meetings and events Together, let's embark upon a learning journey that is about YOU and developing the best 2D version of yourself.  YOU CAN DO THIS!💥 www.everythingwebinar.com https://everythingwebinar.com/product/virtual-office-audit/ 2025-03-0501 min