Look Me In the Eye: Using Video to Build Relationships with Customers, Partners and Teams

by Julie Hansen, Douglas Eymer (Illustrator)

Envision a virtual meeting that feels as if you're sitting across from someone having a cup of coffee. Impossible? Not anymore.Look Me In the Eye reveals how actors, television reporters, and digital influencers build personal relationships through the screen—and how to apply these same skills to your virtual meetings, video calls or recordings!Many relationships never progress past "you're on mute." Why? Essential qualities you may easily convey in person, like trust, empathy, and authenticity, get lost on video. Actor and virtual communications expert Julie Hansen shares eye-opening—and often counter-intuitive—techniques to adapt to the camera's constraints and communicate with greater influence, credibility, and engagement.Whether you're a salesperson, a business leader, or an entrepreneur, this ground-breaking guide offers a year's worth of unique and practical tips and exercises for creating a near in-person experience in a virtual or hybrid world.For example, you'll to establish a personal connection with one person or one thousand on videoWhen you absolutely, positively must look at the camera (and when it's OK to sneak a peek!)How to avoid Resting Business Face and other self-sabotaging virtual behaviorsA simple acting technique for connecting with those not on videoHow to read body language, present content, and manage tools—while staying engaged with your audienceScroll up and start connecting today!

197 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 26, 2021

Reviews

[Joshua · Rating 5 out of 5]

practical advice for remote engagement.

This is a book I will come back to to refresh. Many new concepts and tactics to apply to online meetings and presentations. Valuable insights..

[Martha · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story by someone who successfully lives an Aspersion life, was a eye opener for me.
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